Maca
Maca
Gaia Herbs Maca Root
Whole gelatinized organic maca root (not an extract). 60 vegan capsules, 60 servings.
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How to use Gaia Herbs Maca Root
When to take it
Take one capsule daily, in the morning or early afternoon, with food. Give it several weeks of consistent use.
How to take it
Each vegan capsule contains whole gelatinized organic maca root rather than an extract, so it's closer to eating maca as a food. If you want the 1.5g to 3g daily range used in many studies, compare the label amount and adjust only with your doctor's advice.
What to combine it with
Gaia also makes an organic Rhodiola Rosea that some people take alongside it for daytime energy. Add new supplements one at a time.
About Maca
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable from the cabbage family, grown high in the Peruvian Andes and eaten there for thousands of years. It's mainly studied for libido, mood and energy; notably, studies that measured hormones generally didn't find it changes testosterone.
Typical dosage: Studies commonly used 1.5g to 3g of powder per day (roughly half to one heaped teaspoon) for 6 to 12 weeks. Gelatinized maca has been heat-treated to remove starch, which makes it easier to digest. Capsules vary in strength, so follow the label.
Things to know: Can cause bloating or stomach upset, especially raw powder. Check with a doctor if you have a thyroid condition or a hormone-sensitive condition, and avoid it during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as there isn't enough safety data at supplement doses.
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