Does Maca Root help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 67% of 6 people who reported on Maca Root for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 33% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
67%better6 reports · few reports
4 better0 no change2 worse
What people say about Maca Root and anxiety
“maca root majorly helped my anxiety, and is giving me the confidence I need to actively improve my life.”
“I take 6 grams daily for maintenance...really realized my anxiety was preventing me from sleeping once I tried maca & the anxiety melted away.”
“my boobs got bigger and my sex drive increased so much but it actually caused me intense anxiety so I had to stop taking it”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate3 meta-analyses · 1 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Maca Root.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 4fatigue 2diarrhea 2jitteriness 1nausea 1
What else is Maca Root used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count