Black Maca vs Black Tea for energy
Short answer: For energy, more users report improvement with Black Tea — 100% of 4 reports, versus 90% of 10 for Black Maca.
Black Maca has 0 meta-analyses and 0 randomized trials on PubMed; Black Tea has 64 and 126.
Based on 63 reports about Black Maca and 37 about Black Tea. Not medical advice.
| Black Maca Supplement | Black Tea Substance | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 65%helped29 reports · medium confidence | 84%helped12 reports · few reports |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mostly positive |
| Research | DResearch: None | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 0 / 0 | 64 / 126 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Libido % reporting improvement | 88% (26) | — |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 90% (10) | 100% (4) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 100% (8) | 100% (4) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 100% (3) | 100% (5) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 80% (5) | — |
| Common side effects | stomach issues, insomnia, overstimulation, sleep disruption | nausea, jitteriness, stomach issues |
| Typical dose reported | 3-5 g / 3x/day | 1 cup (200ml) / 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
This meta-analysis provided a clear picture of the behavioral and nutritional factors associated with the development of stomach cancer. These results may be utilized for ranking and prioritizing preventable risk factors to implement effective prevention programs.
Epidemiol Health, 2020 ↗What a user said
“I switched from coffee to black tea for the same reasons. My body just reacts so much better to tea.”
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