Organic Maca + Spirulina tablets
The Andean root of vitality, combined with spirulina: a 100% natural duo for physical vitality, sport and libido.
Spirulina Maca combines equal parts maca (Lepidium meyenii), a root grown on the high plateaus of Peru and eaten in the Andes for centuries for energy and fertility, and organic spirulina, a source of iron and protein. Two raw ingredients from the Andes, brought together in a neutral-tasting tablet with no additives or preservatives. Algorigin is a Swiss brand: Maca + Spirulina is available in more than 600 Swiss pharmacies.
Energy to get through the day: iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Oxygen transport covered: iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.
Maca, an adaptogenic plant from the Andes: traditionally used for energy, libido and balance in men and women.
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What is maca?
Maca (Lepidium meyenii), also known as Peruvian ginseng, is a root from the crucifer family that grows at 3,500 to 4,500 m on the high plateaus of the Andes, in the Junín region of Peru. Cultivated for more than 2,000 years, it was eaten by the Incas as a strength food and given to warriors. Its richness in amino acids, minerals and specific compounds (macamides, glucosinolates) has earned it a worldwide reputation as an adaptogenic plant: it helps the body adapt to periods of fatigue and strain.
There are three varieties: yellow maca (the most common, general vitality), red maca and black maca (traditionally associated with male vitality). Our formula uses organic maca, dried and ground into powder, combined with 50% organic spirulina to complement the root with iron and protein. For a high iron intake, try our Organic Spirulina Iron
What are the benefits of maca?
Maca has no authorised health claim in Switzerland or Europe: its benefits are a matter of traditional use and ongoing research. The recognised benefits of the formula are based on the iron in the spirulina:
Energy and tiredness
Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy-yielding metabolism. This is the number one use of Spirulina Maca: everyday vitality, during periods of overwork or changes of season.
Maca and sport
Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body and to normal formation of red blood cells. Maca is traditionally used by Andean athletes for endurance. See the Sport Pack.
Maca and libido
Maca is traditionally the plant of libido, for men and women alike. Several clinical trials have studied its effect on sexual desire, independently of hormones. No authorised claim: we are talking about traditional use.
Maca benefits for men
Vitality, sport, fertility: maca (especially black maca) is traditionally associated with male fertility. The authorised claim “normal fertility and reproduction” is carried by zinc: see Spirulina Zinc.
Maca benefits for women
Balance, energy, libido, comfort during the menopause: maca is traditionally used at every stage of a woman's hormonal life. It is part of our Menopause Pack. Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Cognitive function
Iron contributes to normal cognitive function.
Who is it for?
Athletes of all levels
To support training and recovery: iron for oxygen, plant protein, maca for vitality.
People feeling tired or overworked
A 3-month course of Maca + Spirulina, taken in the morning, to support your energy every day. See the Energy Pack.
Men and women who want to support their vitality and libido
Maca is traditionally used for this purpose by both sexes.
Women in perimenopause
For vitality and balance, combined with the Lithothamnion (calcium, D3, K2) in the Menopause Pack.
For adults only. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
90-day money-back guarantee
Our supplements work gradually: follow the course for 90 days to assess their effects. After that, if you are not satisfied, email us at info@algorigin.com with your order number and a specific reason. Once approved, you will be refunded within 14 days to your original payment method, with no need to return the product. Valid once per customer.
Composition and nutritional values
- Protein, 1.96g
- Fat, 0.178g
- Carbohydrate, 2.35g
- Iron, 2.63mg (19% NRV)
Algorigin Spirulina Maca is made from 50% organic spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) and 50% maca root (Lepidium meyenii). Per daily dose (6 tablets): iron 2.63 mg (19% NRV) · protein 1.96 g · fat 0.18 g · carbohydrates 2.35 g. 100% plant-based, gluten-free, lactose-free, no preservatives, no additives. Food supplement: not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of the reach of young children.
They take and recommend Spirulina Maca
Good product for energy
I've been trying this spirulina for a few weeks and I can feel a real difference: more get-up-and-go during my workouts, and I feel less tired. Very happy with the product, a real everyday boost.
Very effective
Personally, I use it for sport and it works really well for me. Since starting the course I procrastinate less about training, probably because I feel less tired overall.
A real boost
I'd tried quite a few natural alternatives to get my energy back, without much success. With the course of Spirulina Maca, I feel much fitter and more at ease in my daily life, in every way. Thank you Algorigin!
What a surprise!
I didn't think a natural product would give me so much get-up-and-go. I feel physically stronger and more focused at work, as if my body and mind were finally in step. I recommend it without hesitation, it's an excellent supplement!
Spirulina Maca is great
For me, it's one of the few “vitality” supplements that actually delivers. I've never tried maca on its own, but the spirulina + maca combination really suits me. If you're feeling flat, you should definitely give it a try.
Laboratory testing
Purity isn't something you claim, it's something you verify. We have both our raw materials and our finished products laboratory-tested for purity and active compound content, and we publish the results.
Energy to get through the day
Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Oxygen transport covered
Iron contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.
Maca, an adaptogenic plant from the Andes
Traditionally used for energy, libido and balance in men and women.
Dosage: how should I take maca?
Take 6 Spirulina Maca tablets a day, ideally in the morning, with a glass of water. A jar lasts 30 days.
When should I take maca: morning or evening?
In the morning. Maca is energising: taken in the evening, it may make it harder for sensitive people to fall asleep.
How much maca per day?
6 tablets provide the equivalent of 1.5 g of maca powder, within the 1.5 to 3 g range used in studies, plus 1.5 g of spirulina.
How long does a course of maca last?
3 months. Maca’s effects on energy set in within 2 to 4 weeks. It can be taken in repeated courses, with a one-month break in between.
Precautions
For people with tachycardia, the dosage may be adjusted. Not recommended for children or for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you are on hormone or thyroid treatment, seek medical advice.
Why choose Algorigin maca?
*These percentages use protein as a reference, but the results also apply to other micronutrients.*
Origin and purity
Our Spirulina Maca is made by combining maca root powder with spirulina when the tablets are formed: two raw ingredients from the Andes brought together in a single tablet. The maca comes from the Peruvian highlands, where it is grown using traditional methods and then sun-dried.
The spirulina is grown at an altitude of 2,500 metres in the heart of the Andes in Ecuador, and dried at low temperature, which preserves its active compounds and neutral taste. Every batch is laboratory-tested (nutrient content, heavy metals, microbiology); packaged in Switzerland.
Points of sale
Where can I buy maca in Switzerland?
Organic maca recommended in pharmacies rather than a supermarket powder: our Maca + Spirulina is available online and in more than 600 pharmacies and drugstores across Switzerland.
Online at algorigin.com
Ordered before 4 pm, shipped the same day. Delivery by Swiss Post in 2 to 3 working days, free from CHF 69. Payment by invoice available.
In pharmacies and drugstores
More than 600 points of sale in Switzerland: Amavita, Sun Store, Zur Rose, Abilis and independent drugstores.
Backed by science
Maca has been the subject of several randomised clinical trials on libido and fatigue, and the role of iron in reducing tiredness and fatigue is recognised by EFSA.
Source: PubMed - Chart showing how the number of scientific studies on microalgae has grown over the years.
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Frequently asked questions about maca
What are the benefits of maca?
Maca is traditionally used for vitality, endurance, libido and balance in men and women. In our formula, it is the iron in the spirulina that carries the authorised claims: reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal energy-yielding metabolism, oxygen transport.
Maca: benefits for men?
Traditionally used for vitality, sport, libido and fertility. Zinc (in our Spirulina Zinc) contributes to the maintenance of normal testosterone levels in the blood and to normal fertility and reproduction.
Maca: benefits for women?
Energy, libido and balance at the different stages of hormonal life, including perimenopause. Not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Is maca effective for libido?
This is its best-known traditional use, in both sexes, and the subject of several clinical trials. Allow 2 to 4 weeks of regular use.
Does maca have side effects or risks?
Maca is a food eaten daily in Peru. At usual doses it is well tolerated; in sensitive people, taking it in the evening may disturb sleep. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breastfeeding women; seek medical advice if you are on hormone or thyroid treatment.
Does maca make you gain weight?
No: 6 tablets provide fewer than 15 kcal. Maca does not stimulate the appetite.
Yellow, red or black maca: what is the difference?
Yellow maca is the most common (general vitality), red maca is traditionally associated with women's well-being and black maca with men's vitality. Our formula uses organic maca.
Maca powder or tablets?
The powder has a strong taste and has to be measured out; Algorigin tablets provide a consistent, neutral-tasting dose, with spirulina as a bonus.
When should I take maca, and how much per day?
6 tablets in the morning, with water. As a 3-month course.
Can maca and spirulina be combined?
Yes, that is the whole idea behind this formula: maca for energy, spirulina for iron and protein.
Where can I buy organic maca in a pharmacy in Switzerland?
Algorigin Maca + Spirulina is available in more than 600 Swiss pharmacies and drugstores and at algorigin.com (CHF 49.90).
How long does a jar last?
30 days at 6 tablets a day. 90-day money-back guarantee.
