Does Maca Root Really Work? Separating Fact from Fiction
                                
                                
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                                For over 2,000 years, the indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Andes have consumed maca root for its health-boosting properties, but only recently has it gained global recognition as a 'superfood'. Now, everyone from athletes to those seeking hormonal balance is asking: does maca root really work?