Black Maca side effects
Across 63 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 10 times (about 16 per 100 reports). The most common: stomach issues, insomnia, overstimulation. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Black Maca is safe for you.
Reported side effects
stomach issues2
insomnia2
overstimulation2
sleep disruption1
headache1
irritability1
blood pressure1
In their own words
“The most extreme is libido. I just have to do it everyday I take it.. If I don't i feel as if I hadn't released in a week.”
“I took a hiatus because it had me feeling too wired to sleep some nights - but I loved the mood, energy and desire boost.”
“Taking a guess it's the black maca...I have taken it myself, and although the black maca helps me with stamina and blood flow, there are times it has felt like it raised blood pressure and made me irritable.”
“I mix 3-5 grams of powder with 8 oz water... I have an increased sense of well being and wonderful amount of stamina”
“Black Maca being the exception as it worked temporarily, but didn't really help long term. Also, my gut can't take it in any form”
“I don't think I like it? I feel funky when I take it, I can't quite explain it. Like maybe I get a low-level headache?”
Is Black Maca safe? What the research covers
DResearch: None0 meta-analyses · 0 randomized trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found focus on safety. All research on Black Maca.