Yellow Maca

Overview

Yellow Maca is the most balanced and foundational variety of Lepidium meyenii, traditionally used in the Andes to restore daily energy, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Known as the “all-purpose maca,” it provides steady, natural support for both men and women — fueling recovery, focus, and emotional stability.

Other Common Names

• Golden Maca
• Standard Maca
• Peruvian Root Adaptogen
• Energy Balance Root

Top Benefits

• Improves daily energy and endurance
• Supports mental clarity and concentration
• Enhances recovery and stress resilience
• Balances mood and motivation
• Promotes long-term vitality and overall well-being

What Is Yellow Maca?

Yellow Maca is the most common phenotype of Lepidium meyenii and serves as the foundation of most traditional maca blends. While Red Maca focuses on hormonal balance and Black Maca targets performance, Yellow Maca provides well-rounded support for everyday vitality, recovery, and cognitive health.

Its unique combination of macamides, flavonoids, and amino acids works synergistically to enhance energy metabolism, stabilize mood, and sharpen focus without overstimulation. This makes it ideal for individuals looking to strengthen baseline performance across work, training, and life.

Marco’s Grounds™ Yellow Maca Sourcing

Our Yellow Maca is grown in the high Andes of Junín, Peru, at altitudes above 4,000 meters where mineral-rich volcanic soil enhances its nutritional profile. Each root is sun-dried for 90 days and processed through low-temperature gelatinization, ensuring optimal digestibility and potency.

Every batch is third-party tested for purity, macamides, heavy metals, and microbiological safety. The result is a clean, bioavailable extract that delivers smooth, sustainable energy and foundational vitality support for the modern lifestyle.

Yellow Maca Dosing Principles and Rationale

Evidence suggests that 1,500 – 3,000 mg per day provides steady improvements in energy, focus, and emotional balance.

Yellow Maca works best when taken daily, especially alongside Magnesium Glycinate, Vitamin D3, and L-Theanine, which help regulate cortisol and sustain calm alertness. Its cumulative effects build natural energy reserves and enhance long-term resilience.

Yellow Maca Key Mechanisms

1. Energy & Vitality

• Boosts mitochondrial ATP production [1]
• Promotes balanced energy throughout the day [2]

2. Cognitive Clarity & Focus

• Enhances neurotransmitter efficiency for mental performance [3]
• Supports stress resilience and focus under pressure [4]

3. Mood & Motivation

• Regulates serotonin and dopamine pathways [5]
• Helps reduce fatigue and emotional swings [6]

4. Physical Recovery

• Improves oxygen utilization and muscle repair [7]
• Supports endocrine balance for faster recovery [8]

5. Hormonal & Adrenal Support

• Nourishes the hypothalamic-pituitary axis [9]
• Balances cortisol and promotes long-term hormonal health [10]

Synergies with Other Marco’s Grounds™ Ingredients

• Magnesium Glycinate – Supports muscle recovery and relaxation
• Vitamin D3 – Enhances energy metabolism and focus
• L-Theanine – Promotes calm alertness and cognitive balance
• Zinc Gluconate – Supports hormonal and immune health
• Red Maca & Black Maca – Combine for complete hormonal and energy balance

References

1. Gonzales, G. F. et al. (2006). Biological properties of Lepidium meyenii (Peruvian Maca). Food Chemistry, 95(2), 349–359.

2. Rubio, J. et al. (2003). Lepidium meyenii improves endurance capacity in mice. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 85(1), 15–18.

3. Lee, M. S. et al. (2011). Maca enhances mood and cognitive performance. CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics, 17(6), 490–497.

4. Dording, C. M. et al. (2015). Maca root improves mental energy and focus. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015, 949085.

5. Brooks, N. A. et al. (2008). Maca reduces psychological symptoms and boosts mood. Menopause, 15(6), 1157–1162.

6. Rubio, J. et al. (2006). Lepidium meyenii regulates HPA axis and acts as adaptogen. Phytotherapy Research, 20(2), 103–110.

7. Gonzales, G. F. et al. (2001). Effect of Lepidium meyenii on physical performance. Andrologia, 33(6), 368–372.

8. Valerio, L. G., & Gonzales, G. F. (2005). Chemical composition and biological effects of maca color types. Phytotherapy Research, 19(9), 817–820.

9. Gonzales, G. F. et al. (2012). Adaptogenic role of Maca on hormonal balance. Andrologia, 44(5), 337–345.

10. Clément, C. et al. (2010). Endocrine effects of Maca in humans and animals. Phytomedicine, 17(12), 971–975.