Red maca is a small tuber that grows in the Andes, at more than 3,500 meters above sea level. Its scientific name is Lepidium meyenii and it belongs to the botanical family Brassicaceae. This tuber is considered a superfood due to its potent invigorating capacity. Additionally, traditional knowledge attributes aphrodisiac properties to it and recognizes it as a natural testosterone stimulant. Red maca is also known for its high potassium content, which provides beneficial effects in controlling hypertension. It is rich in essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and potassium, and provides B-complex vitamins (B1 and B2) as well as vitamin E.