Maca

strong kathy · 01-07-2009, 06:08 PM

Just curious. Been reading alot about Maca. Have any of you women tried it? If so, what kind of results did you experience?

ainedb · 01-08-2009, 10:29 AM

No results for me, and it can interfere with your hormonal birth control. Use carefully.

.JustDoIt. · 01-08-2009, 10:42 AM

I was prescribed Maca by my naturopathic doctor when my adrenal glands were overstressed. I did notice a small difference in energy levels, but not enough for me to contribute entirely to the Maca, as I was still taking my regular supplements at the time.

Elfie. · 01-08-2009, 10:49 AM

I used to take maca for a while as well I found it to be a great energy booster. It also made me feel very...what's the polite way to put this?...affectionate.

dunkonu9 · 01-08-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Elfie.

I used to take maca for a while as well I found it to be a great energy booster. It also made me feel very...what's the polite way to put this?...affectionate.

I have heard the same thing about this stuff. How much do you take? What kind and how long were you taking if before you started to notice you were a little bit more "affectionate"

Elfie. · 01-08-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dunkonu9

I have heard the same thing about this stuff. How much do you take? What kind and how long were you taking if before you started to notice you were a little bit more "affectionate"

I was taking 1 big tablespoon full in the morning. It took about 4 days for it to have an effect on me.

dunkonu9 · 01-08-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Elfie.

I was taking 1 big tablespoon full in the morning. It took about 4 days for it to have an effect on me.

So the powder is better than the tabs? Does it taste like anything what do you mix it in?

gelizzy · 01-08-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dunkonu9

So the powder is better than the tabs? Does it taste like anything what do you mix it in?

That's a good question because i didn't feel that different when i started taking them

Elfie. · 01-08-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dunkonu9

So the powder is better than the tabs? Does it taste like anything what do you mix it in?

With powder you get more for your money. It has a pretty strong taste thats not great but not horrible either. I just mixed mine in water.

gelizzy · 01-08-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Elfie.

With powder you get more for your money. It has a pretty strong taste thats not great but not horrible either. I just mixed mine in water.

i didn't see the powdered kind. That's all i saw was the tablets. But powder does get in your system a lot faster

ahez1991 · 01-08-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dunkonu9

So the powder is better than the tabs? Does it taste like anything what do you mix it in?

it depends on the person as to how it affects you, my parents and a couple of my friends take it post workout and swear that it helps them recover quickly, it didnt do anything for me really. Also they seem to be sorta friendly after (the guys) more so than usual. It tastes kind of bitter, not exactly a pleasant taste, you can mix it in your post workout shake. and idk bout the tabs

bronxraider · 01-08-2009, 11:33 PM

I have tried it before but felt it was not really doing anything so it was easy to forget about taking it. I mixed it in a fruity protien shake so that it would cover its bitterness with sweetness. I took it after my workouts because I had the powder form and did not want to carry it around....maybe I should have taken it before.

sevenozzy · 01-09-2009, 05:42 PM

i use maca occasionally but havent tried more than one brand..

I take a lot of supplimets so its hard to say what its affects were.. nothing dramatic

javyn · 01-10-2009, 05:47 PM

I'm a convert, I can't workout without the stuff now. GF hates it though, makes her twitchy. Seems like it has a different effect on some women. I use it pre-workout. Gives me tons of energy and motivation to really destroy myself during a workout.

Patrese · 03-21-2009, 12:49 PM

can anyone recommend a good brand?

jeniwoodley · 06-11-2009, 02:42 PM

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can anyone recommend a good brand?

I use MACA Magic. Awesome stuff. I definetly feel a difference in energy. I even got my husband to use it and he don't believe in taking ANY supplements (rasta). And it definetly makes me feel "affectionate". But, that's a good thing to me.

kitebean · 06-15-2009, 11:23 PM

did nada for me

indiglo9124 · 06-16-2009, 06:43 AM

^ me either

javyn · 06-16-2009, 10:09 AM

I like Root of the Matter maca. Certainly works great for me. I can't see myself going to the gym without taking my maca as a pre-workout supp. Gives me the eye of the tiger in the gym, and when I go home I can bust some huge Peter North loads.