Does Maca help with mood?
Yes, for most people. 83% of 41 people who reported on Maca for mood say it improved. 5% noticed no change and 12% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for mood (84% across 108 options).
Mood: what users report
83%better41 reports · medium confidence
34 better2 no change5 worse
Ranked #59 of 108 for mood.
What people say about Maca and mood
“After two weeks of taking I started feeling amazing, the depression was almost no existent anymore. But now its back again.”
“Lions mane, Maca and cordyceps changed my life. Stabilize mood, increased endurance and energy.”
“I've taken maca before and it's worse. Lol Really put me on edge, too. I was irritable all the time.”
“There’s a definite mood and energy boost, and I feel that it makes it easy to stay motivated even when you are tired.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong13 meta-analyses · 13 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. See all research on Maca.
Side effects people mention
anxiety 6stomach issues 5acne 2headache 2insomnia 2
What else is Maca used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count