Maca vs Testosterone for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with Testosterone — 93% of 70 reports, versus 88% of 112 for Maca.
Maca has 13 meta-analyses and 13 randomized trials on PubMed; Testosterone has 75 and 125.
Based on 299 reports about Maca and 822 about Testosterone. Not medical advice.
| Maca Supplement | Testosterone Medication | |
|---|---|---|
| User score | 51 | 54 |
| Verdict | Mixed | Mostly positive |
| Positive of reports that state an outcome | 52% | 77% |
| Reports | 299 | 822 |
| Research | AResearch: Strong | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 13 / 13 | 75 / 125 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Weight loss % reporting improvement | — | 93% (45) |
| Focus % reporting improvement | 90% (10) | 82% (28) |
| Energy % reporting improvement | 82% (40) | 92% (76) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 40% (5) | 79% (19) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 43% (7) | 80% (25) |
| Mood % reporting improvement | 87% (30) | 88% (104) |
| Memory % reporting improvement | — | 100% (2) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 100% (4) | 97% (149) |
| Recovery % reporting improvement | — | 91% (23) |
| Pain & inflammation % reporting improvement | — | 67% (6) |
| Digestion % reporting improvement | 0% (2) | — |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 88% (112) | 93% (70) |
| Hormones % reporting improvement | 73% (15) | 90% (91) |
| Heart & lipids % reporting improvement | — | 62% (8) |
| Skin & hair % reporting improvement | — | 40% (5) |
| Immunity % reporting improvement | 100% (2) | — |
| Longevity % reporting improvement | — | 50% (2) |
| Common side effects | anxiety, stomach issues, insomnia, acne | suppression, hair loss, acne, water retention |
| Typical dose reported | daily | 200 mg / weekly |
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 ↗“The better experiences were with gelatinized maca powder, 20g or so in a cup and my cock was hard as El Peñón de Gibraltar.”
The guidelines also provide recommendations regarding identification of patients, dosing, monitoring, and follow-up. This Practice Pearl will discuss evidence-based testosterone therapy for management of HSDD in postmenopausal women.
Menopause, 2023 ↗“Feel the best I've ever felt in my life. TRT and peptides have been game changers for me!”
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