Maca Extract
People mainly take Maca Extract for libido, mood, energy. Based on 4 first-hand reports. Ranked #1200 of 1,974 overall.
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User score
Mixed25% positive25% mixed25% negative25% unclear
Of reports that state an outcome, 33% are positive.
Clinical research
Research pending
What Maca Extract does, according to users
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
3 more with fewer than 3 reports
betterno changeworse
What the research says
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
Research data for Maca Extract is being compiled.
Dosage people report
As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
morningas reported
3gas reported
Reported side effects
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
anxiety ×1
What users say
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“very pleasant smooth/calm stimulating effect with some clear endocannabinoid activity going on. Definitely has a different libido effect... calming, mood boosting and stimulating.”
“I find Maca causes uncomfortable anxiety for me that kills interest in socializing.”
“I had a similar effect with Maca extract. But unfortunately it only lasted a week.”
“3g of MACA extract”
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User data from public discussions; research from PubMed. Information only, not medical advice — talk to a doctor before starting, stopping or combining anything. Data updated October 2, 2026. How we rate