Maca Root side effects
Across 90 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 13 times (about 14 per 100 reports). The most common: stomach issues, fatigue, diarrhea. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Maca Root is safe for you.
Reported side effects
stomach issues4
fatigue2
diarrhea2
jitteriness1
nausea1
aggression1
anxiety1
panic attacks1
What got worse for some people
In their own words
“Over time I tried gelatinized maca root (amazing result, but concerning side effect, see below)”
“I've been taking 2400 mg of gelatinized maca for weeks and have experienced nothing...other than the horrible flavor that makes me gag.”
“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.”
“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”
“Maca root! Has the same adrenal gland regulation properties...I recently tried maca and it worked well for a week or so and then I was hit with debilitating emotional instability”
Is Maca Root safe? What the research covers
BResearch: Moderate3 meta-analyses · 1 randomized trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found focus on safety. All research on Maca Root.