User Reviews for maca

Reading previous reviews is interesting! I seem to have the exact opposite experience than most. Maca root has helped with my hot flashes, depression, energy and increased my mental clarity. I do believe it is related to insomnia, however, 500mg of magnesium resolves the issue nicely. I haven't felt this good in years. I take 1,500mg per day.

I have a definite increase in energy and no hot flashes, yet on Maca. It seemed to work instantly for me. I once took it in the evening and I had insomnia. So I have learned to take it in the morning or lunch.

I have tried maca in gelatinized powder form and in capsules (Now Foods and others). The capsules did absolutely nothing that I was able to determine; but the powder had the tremendous effect of producing the smelliest and most copious flatulence I have ever experienced.

I took 2 caps a day of maca concentrated extract for 2yrs. During the use I didn't get tired, rarely got sick, had great desire, great arousal and climax was splendid. With time sexual effects subsided and female body fat distribution and ED ensued, together with very high blood pressure (17/12) - and loss of libido. Wife and kids complained about my moodiness and aggressiveness. I don't recommend extended use for males, cannot give opinion about females. I will not be taking again. I was glad I found similar reports here, I couldn't find long term studies on the internet nor quality information.Read More Read Less

After having using it for more than a year, I finally decided to stop for good. I gained weight as never before. I got a bigger booty, yes, also bigger breasts, but my period didn’t come for 2,5 months, for the first time ever, in 18 years since I had my first period. I got irritable, exhausted, the shape of my face changed, for more chubby chicks and an overall more squared face. My appetite got absolutely out of control, I was eating absurd amounts of food, at least 3000kCal/day (I tracked some of these in Chronometer app). My hair and eyebrows started getting scarcer bit by bit. In general, I am a pretty healthy person. I eat whole plant based foods, supplement B12 (and D3 in winter and fall), I go to the gym at least 5 times a week, alternating HIIT and weight lifting workouts. I never get sick, I sleep well and have good levels of energy. Maca powder was really full of unexpected and unwanted side effects. My bottom line is: don’t mess with anything that has to do with hormons, as hormons regulate so much in our bodies. Read More Read Less

I became extremely ill after 2 months of taking 1/2 teaspoon maca daily that I would up in the emergency room with severe back pain near my kidneys. I could not sleep on my back due to the severe pain. It took 2 months of an elimination diet to realize the true source of the severe pain. I will never take this herb again. I bought organic 'Maca Magic' at a local health food store. This is the worst reaction I have ever had to any supplement or drug.

I bought maca 500mg capsules to help with anxiety, depression and libido. After using 1000 mg daily, for a week..I'll say into week 2 I experienced my anxiety and depression less and my libido increased. Also, I had trouble gaining weight. I was around 109 for a long time, my usual weight was 140 pounds. After taking it for a month, I gained my weight back. This does work and you may have to adjust it sometimes..but it's definitely worth it.

Better energy and calmer.

Hi. I am 33 y/o and already married for 5 years with no children. I started to take this medication since 2 month ago. On my next gynae follow up, i noted that my FSH increase 3 fold and my estrogen reduce to a very low level. For your information, my previous baseline result was 1 year ago which is very normal. I'm not sure whether the maca causing the fsh and estrogen to raise to menopausal level making me being suspect as premature ovarian failure. Any thought from other?

I wanted to improve my sex life and I discovered this vorst maca on amazon canada. I tried and it worked for me.

I am post menopausal. No period for 8 years. Took maca for 3 weeks and period started again. Weight increase and appetite increased dramatically.

have been taking the supplement for @ a month. Very effective for erectile dysfunction. Also appears to combat fatigue.

My daughter took Maca (to gain weight in the buttocks) and even thought she's been on the birth control pill for 5 years she ended up pregnant. She was not trying to get pregnant. If you are using this and do not want to get pregnant, please know it will most likely make you pregnant even if you are taking birth control pills. She has decided to keep the baby although she was in her last year of college and wasn't prepared. I still call it a blessing. Nicknamed the soon to be member of the family "baby maca" :)Read More Read Less

I had horrendous hot flashes all day long and no energy. I have been taking 3 500mg capsules a day for 3 weeks. In two days I had total relief from hot flashes and now more energy. I also feel more calm. I won't be without it.

Very Good for Enhance and Feeling for disturb sexual

It has been just over a week and I've already begun noticing changes in my body. Ie- in "that" region. I used to have issues with dryness, but not anymore! This makes it much easier to "get in the mood"!

Took Maca Powder (1 tablespoon per day) for help with hot flushes,head fog and energy levels. Have been taking for 2 months and, unfortunately, so far there have been no improvements in any area.

i have gotten a fatty lump deposit on my shoulder which is very strange and i am wondering if it has to do with me taking this. i got it a week or so after starting 1 tsp daily of maca.