Maca

Question: Has anyone tried maca to help with infertility? What results did you have if any? We are having trouble with infertility. I am currently seeing a doctor but I'd like to try anything I can. Another woman I know having the same problems is trying maca. I'm wondering if there has been any positive results.

Answer: You should consult with your doctor before taking herbs. Sometimes they can do more harm than good. You can take your basil temp., or try an ovulation test if you haven't already. There are fertility pills the doctors can prescribe too. Be patient. I was having problems getting pregnant and in God's time I had 2 beautiful children without taking any medication. Good luck dear.

Question: How do I know when MACA has gone bad? Hey guys, i bought some powdered maca in December last year. Unfortunately, i didn't use it all immediately, in fact I have about half left. When i went to use some today, i noticed that the powder had coalesced into big lumps and when I blended it it tasted bitter. Is this stuff still good or has it expired? Thanks for any help. :)

Answer: It will lump up over time... that's totally natural for any powdered product that has any natural sugars (which is basically most fruits/veggies) in it when it gets to the humid summer months. As far as being bitter, that could very easily be the same problem, but may also be due to other storage conditions. Powdered herbs don't really "go bad" like expired milk... they can go stale (not taste as well) and after an expiration period, they may not be as beneficial, but they don't spoil if they were fully dried.

Question: Has anyone had any result from taking maca root? I have started it this week, to see if it will help me to ovulate. Have you had any result of any kind on Maca Root? Whens a good time to take it? Cooked or Uncooked Powder? How Much? Any other effects?

Answer: I've tried it, as have many of our customers... but it's primarily a libido booster. I know there are some women that take it for hormonal support, so it's possible that it might help for ovulation.... but do you mean you aren't ovulating right now? If you're on the pill, in menopause, or haven't started your period yet, I would suggest against taking this (or any herb for hormonal support) until you talk to a doctor (or a pharmacist if it's the pill... they'll have the same interaction information). That being said, you can take it any time of day. Since it can boost the libido, some people get a little boost of energy from it... nothing sufficient, but enough that it might keep you awake if you take it right before bed. If you take it in powder form, you shouldn't cook it. High heat can damage the nutritional integrity of most herbs, and can render some of them useless. I would suggest buying capsules or tablets of Maca if you're going to get it... they're a lot easier to get down, they have standardized doses, and you won't have to worry about the taste. Good luck!

Question: What is your favorite superfood (like spirulina, maca) at whole foods and what are the nutritional benefits? I'm talking about superfoods like maca, spirulina, flaxseed, silicone husk, etc...

Answer: I like the maca best. Benefits of Maca * Increases libido * Deeper sleep * Balances moods * Enhances memory and brain function * Increases energy levels * Helps adapt to stress * Slows the aging process * Lessens aches and pain, more endurance and stamina * Prevents osteoporosis, high calcium and vegetable protein * Reverses vaginal dryness

Question: Does Maca Root work to increase fertility? Does anyone have any experience of using maca root? I heard that it can increase fertility in both males and females. Any advice please.

Answer: I read about a lady who used it in this weeks take a break magazine...she swears by it.

Question: Does maca help women get their period when they have amenorrhea? I have not had a period for over 4 months, am not pregnant. Is there anyone out there with a sucess for maca helping them get Aunt Flo back? I will not touch synthetic hormones of any type. Thank you

Answer: I just did a search on this product and it looks more like it might be for helping sexual arousal. Here's the link to the search I did that may be of help to you: http://search.yahoo.com/search?search=maca&ei=UTF-8&fr=ks-ques&ico-yahoo-search-value=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch&ico-wikipedia-search-value=http%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FSpecial%3ASearch&p=maca

Question: Can Peruvain Maca Root help with energy and overall health? I take 3 tablets every other day and feel way better than I used to feel before taking them. Has anyone taken Maca and noticed overall health improvement?

Answer: I take maca and i've noticed mixed results. I take it in a powder form and put it in my smoothies because i LOVE the overall taste of maca with cacao. Anyways...... i've noticed that i have energy when i use it. But i've also noticed some mixed side effects. I've noticed that when i use it everyday, i get cramps, about as bad as when i am on my period. So i've wondered if maybe it is effecting my hormones. So I'm not sure if that answers your question, because im still figuring maca out for myself. But i thought i should let you know that you might want to do some research also on it.

Question: Can you take Maca and Biotin at the same time? Im taking 3, 610 mg pills of Maca a day, and i want to start taking Biotin too. Is it safe to do so? And how much Biotin should i take a day?

Answer: Yes, it is safe to take Biotin and Maca together. As far as a dosage for Biotin, it depends on your age really, as nutritional needs can change as you get older. Here is a good idea of how much you should take. Age: 9-13 years: 20 mcg a day 14-18 years: 25 mcg a day Over 19 years: 30 mcg a day

Question: Can somebody tell me about the Maca herb? Can somebody tell me they're personal experience with the Maca herb and Where is a good place to buy it online?

Answer: maca herb is for increased sexual stimulation, it can be taken alone or it is also found in other medications for sexual stimulation. it is most commonly found in horny goat weed, this helps increase sexual stimulation, prolong your orgasm, and give you harder erections, you can buy it most places like gnc, cvs, etc. take two tabs twice a day with 8oz of H2O,

Question: What brand of Maca should I buy? I have been looking into Maca and have decided to buy it for my husband and I both. We have been trying to have a baby for the past year and have had lo luck. He has poor sperm motility and I have irregular periods. After looking into Maca we super excited to try it out. Does anyone know what is the best brand to buy & where?

Answer: If your looking for it in powder form i recommend going to mountainroseherbs.com, but if you are looking for it in capsule form, you could try any brand that you would find at a health food store. They will all be great :) good luck!

Question: Are there side effects to the MACA herb supplement? I have been taking Zoloft and Welbutrin (both SSRI's) for about a year. I recently started taking MACA in attempt to increase my sex drive. Has anyone combined these drugs and what were the results? ANY info will help. Thanks!

Answer: The first thing you need to do is figure out why your sex drive is low and try to help get it back. I was in your situation and it's not fun without being horny and feeling in the mood when needed. I also felt like my orgasms (if I would even get one) were really weak. Probably because of my sex drive. However, I tried exercising and dieting but nothing seemed to be working. I thought I was screwed. I then found something just as amazing as the vibrator. My friend at work told me about this stuff she took to raise her sex drive. It was a natural herbal supplement and was I lucky to of found it. Theres no side effects and the sex drive is just tremendous along with orgasms that are blasting. The stuff is called Hersolution pills. At the time I saved money on them at herenhancement.com What I did was tried out for 3 months and that was really it. I found taking them every other day or so was the best to stretch it out. After the months were up, I was back to normal with a beating sex drive and my orgasm strength in increased so much. Well good luck and I hope this helps.

Question: Looking for recipes using Maca Root Powder? Maca is a Peruvian herb, that is suppose to help with many things, including increasing your energy. I've been told you can cook with it, baking and in blender drinks. Any ideas?

Answer: it tastes like a combination of peanut butter and asparagus. You can just put a teaspoon of it into a glass of water and drink it. You don't need a big glass, just enough to wash it down. You also don't want to take more than 2-teaspoons a day and you want to avoid it in the evening or when you want to sleep.

Question: Is it safe to taks Maca root and Vitex at the same time? TTC soon so trying to start regulating my menstrual?

Answer: Yes, I've never read anything that said you can't take them both at the same time...I have done it with no adverse affects. But, they did not help me at all. If you are having trouble ovulating or don't menstrate regularly, I would see a doctor asap. That way, if there is a problem of any sort, you can nip it in the bud right away.

Question: where can i find maca powder and other related foods like this in canada? where can i find maca powder and other related foods like this in canada?

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Question: whats the difference from maca and horny goat weed? i dont have an erectile disfunction i just want an extra boost for the f*** of it. whats the difference from horny goat weed and maca? how long do they take to take effect?

Answer: horny goat weed gets you more horny. im taking maca now but really it soesnt do nothing if you want a real good boost go buy them pills they have a the sex store.. well im taking maca to get my butt bigger and been on it for 3 moths and i went from a size 6 to 9 and trust e my sex sex drive is still the same.. goat weed is better

Question: What happens when you stop taking maca? I stopped taking maca and have been having strange and frequent periods.

Answer: Basically, that's it. I took Maca for about a year for hot flashes. All that happened was I got the hot flashes back and nothing more, after stopping. All Maca is, is a root. Like eating a veggie, sort of. You should regulate out once it's out your system for good, depending on how long you took it. If you're worried, see a dr.