Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is grown at high elevations in the Andes region of central Peru. It has been traditionally used for centuries as a food source and as a general energy tonic.* More recent scientific data suggest that "gelatinized" maca may help to support healthy sexual activity and fertility for men.* Clinical data indicate that maca does not exert a direct effect on endocrine function.* **Gelatinization is a completely vegetarian process that removes starch from maca to yield a more concentrated product. Gelatinization does not refere to "gelatin", and no animal derived ingredients are incorporated into this process.   REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH*/HEALTHY SEXUAL ACTIVITY*/SUPPORTS FERTILITY*: Recent scientific data suggests that "gelatinized" maca may help to support healthy sexual activity and fertility for men.* RAW, GELATINIZED/VEGAN: Gelatinization is a completely vegetarian process that removes starch from maca to yield a more concentrated product. Gelatinization does not refere to "gelatin", and no animal derived ingredients are incorporated into this process. CERTIFICATIONS/CLASSIFICATIONS: Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegan/Vegetarian, Kosher, Made without Gluten, Soy Free Dairy Free;Egg Free;Halal;Kosher;Made w/o Gluten;non-GMO;Nut Free;Soy Free;Vegan / Vegetarian Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968.