Black Maca vs Black Pepper
Short answer: Overall, users rate Black Maca and Black Pepper similarly (65% vs 65% positive).
Black Maca has 0 meta-analyses and 0 randomized trials on PubMed; Black Pepper has 6 and 22.
Based on 63 reports about Black Maca and 54 about Black Pepper. Not medical advice.
| Black Maca Supplement | Black Pepper Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 65%helped29 reports · medium confidence | 65%helped9 reports · few reports |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | DResearch: None | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 0 / 0 | 6 / 22 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Libido % reporting improvement | 88% (26) | — |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 90% (10) | — |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 100% (8) | — |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 80% (5) | — |
| Common side effects | stomach issues, insomnia, overstimulation, sleep disruption | respiratory irritation, digestive system, stomach issues, liver damage |
| Typical dose reported | 3-5 g / 3x/day | 1 tsp / daily |
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What a user said
“Black Maca on the other hand gives me a cognitive boost, energy boost, and a unique mood and libido boost.”
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Latest review conclusion
Only ginger and black cumin reported a significant improvement in glycated hemoglobin, and only cinnamon and ginger showed a significant decrease in insulin.
Nutrients, 2024 ↗What a user said
“I'd go with the black pepper extract and grapefruit juice myself. I know that does a good job of inhibiting CYP3A4 for 5-7 days.”
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