Maca Root reviews: what real users say
We read 90 first-hand mentions of Maca Root from health and supplement communities. 44 of them say clearly how it went — and 41% of those say it helped.
Where people say it works: libido (90% of 39), energy (92% of 12), mood (62% of 8), anxiety (67% of 6).
Most common complaints: stomach issues, fatigue, diarrhea, jitteriness, nausea. All side effects →
Positive experiences
“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.”
“I have taken maca root (in capsule form) for over a year off and on and feel much much better when on it.”
“Maca helps...I take one tsp a day and it helps with my workouts and overall energy. I do notice a spike in libido when taking it.”
“maca. It actually worked when I took it.”
“Maca root has helped me, 3g a day”
Negative and mixed experiences
“Over time I tried gelatinized maca root (amazing result, but concerning side effect, see below)”
“Maca Root, got recommend as a natural energy supplement for workouts. What I didn't know...is that it is also natural Viagra.”
“maca didn't anything for me. according to what i've read its because you need lots of fresh maca.”
“I've been taking 2400 mg of gelatinized maca for weeks and have experienced nothing...other than the horrible flavor that makes me gag.”
“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”
“Tried ashwagandha, maca root many times over for months and months. I haven’t noticed anything ever”
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