A nutrient dense food maca is rich source of proteins natural sugars and minerals such as calcium iron and phosphorous maca is also abundant in trace elements essential fatty acids b vitamins and plant sterols maca a root vegetable native to the peruvian andes has been in use since pre incan times also known as peruvian ginseng maca is becoming increasingly popular nowadays for its many health benefits renowned for increasing energy and stamina boosting libido and fertility in bot