Maca vs PT-141 for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with PT-141 — 94% of 63 reports, versus 88% of 112 for Maca.
Maca has 13 meta-analyses and 13 randomized trials on PubMed; PT-141 has 0 and 4.
Based on 299 reports about Maca and 103 about PT-141. Not medical advice.
| Maca Supplement | PT-141 Peptide | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 51 | 56 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mixed |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 52% | 55% |
| Reports | 299 | 103 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | CResearch: Limited |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 13 / 13 | 0 / 4 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Focus % reporting improvement | 90% (10) | — |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 82% (40) | — |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 40% (5) | — |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 43% (7) | — |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 87% (30) | 67% (3) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 100% (4) | 100% (8) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 0% (2) | — |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 88% (112) | 94% (63) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 73% (15) | — |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | — |
| Common side effects | anxiety, stomach issues, insomnia, acne | nausea, headache, flushing, prolonged erection |
| Typical dose reported | daily | Not listed |
MacaFull Maca profile →
Latest review conclusion
Conclusion: The evidence from the included studies suggests unclear effects of maca on semen quality parameters in both men experiencing infertility and healthy men. However, the total number of RCTs and the total sample size were too small to draw firm conclusions.
Front Pharmacol, 2022 ↗What a user said
“The better experiences were with gelatinized maca powder, 20g or so in a cup and my cock was hard as El Peñón de Gibraltar.”
PT-141Full PT-141 profile →
What a user said
“I take pt141 with cialis and it works great for me. Pt141 works great alone and I only need to take 1mg.”
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