Does Maca Root help with mood?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 62% of 8 people who reported on Maca Root for mood say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 38% say it got worse.
Mood: what users report
62%better8 reports · few reports
5 better0 no change3 worse
What people say about Maca Root and mood
“maca root majorly helped my anxiety, and is giving me the confidence I need to actively improve my life.”
“Over time I tried gelatinized maca root (amazing result, but concerning side effect, see below)”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate3 meta-analyses · 1 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. 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