Maca Root

[*Happily Me*]

I take kelp from time to time just because, I didn't know it was realted to taking Maca...I was taking it for hair growth. I don't take it every day because you are supposed to take breaks .

Your supposed to take breaks from Maca?

[vevster]

Here is a recipe for maca ice cream

1/2c cashews
1/3c agave
1 vanilla pod, insides scraped out
3c almond milk
3T maca root powder
2t lemon juice
Pinch salt

• Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.

• Pour into an ice-cream maker. Alternatively you can pour into a container and place in the freezer to set hard. Once it’s frozen, cut into chunks and run through a juicer with the blank homogenising plate on. This gets rid of any ice crystals that may have formed.

[lipati]

I received my maca root powder today. Any updates?

[AtlantaJJ]

I take maca Monday through Friday in my weekday shakes...I haven't read anything about taking breaks from it, its just like food as far as I know...

[AtlantaJJ]

What is maca?

Peruvian Maca Root is a root vegetable that has grown wild high in the Andes mountain ranges of Peru for thousands of years. It has been called "Peruvian Ginseng", "Peruvian Viagra", "A Miracle Product", and "The 21st Century Food". Maca has become very popular because of it's ability to support healthy sexual function.

There are other benefits and attributes that are also well known such as it's ability to make people more energetic, stronger and have more endurance, and the ability to make them feel better emotionally.

The Peruvian Maca Root is in the same family as the radish and turnip. That would explain why it looks very similar to them. It come in a variety of different colors ranging from white to black and purple.

It grows at an altitude of 14,000 feet above sea level withstanding the climate and conditions that are very extreme, such as freezing cold, intense sunlight and strong winds. As you might know these conditions are not exactly ideal for growing vegetation. This means that the maca root has the honor of being the highest growing food plant in the world.

Learn more about the benefits of Maca on Clayton South's Health Facts.

What's so special about it?

Scientific research has found that maca is amazingly rich in amino acids, phytonutrients, fatty acids, and vitamins and minerals. It has an abundance of trace minerals, some of which have not even been classified by scientists yet.

Maca is so rich with nutrition and energy and life giving ingredients, some claim that it could be the most beneficial supplement for you to take. It is almost like a once a day multi-vitamin. So much so, that if you weren't taking a multi-vitamin, but you were supplementing maca, you wouldn't be missing many of the essential nutrients from your diet.

One of the great benefits of this amazing little root is that it can help regulate, support, and balance the hormonal systems of both men and women. It is not gender specific and works equally well for both genders.

Even though maca is not in the ginseng family, it is an adaptogen. You do need realize that adaptogens work gradually and not instantly. They need to be continually used to receive the full benefits they offer.

How much should be taken? Are there any side effects?

One thing to remember is that maca is a food, and is not used in tiny quantities. A lot of capsules contain 500 milligrams of the ground, dried maca powder. At this concentration, some recommend taking three to six capsules daily.

One thing you must remember is that maca is not a drug and should be continually used. Using it for a short period of time may not give you the best results. It is recommended that you consistently use maca at a minimum of six to ten 500 milligram capsules per day, which is equal to 3,000 to 5,000 milligrams.

MacaPure is a standardized concentrated extract and its use has different recommendations. The companies that sell MacaPure suggest taking one 450 milligram capsule twice daily, which equals 900 milligrams.

To an extent, the more maca or maca extract you consume, the more benefits you will receive. Keep in mind, too much of anything is not good for you. Studies have been done that showed no toxicity and no adverse pharmacological effects from maca.

With maca, you can have a safe, effective, and nontoxic way to significantly support a healthy sexual function, without the hazards or side effects of prescription drugs.

Republished from Clayton South's Health Facts.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/maca.html

[Rae1234]

wow ive heard about maca

and always wanted to try it ... where can you find the powder

[Rae1234]

i just bought maca sure . has anyone tried this brand?

[Misshairdiva]

I used to take it because I get bloated 2 weeks prior to having my period. It helped so much that my period was a "surprize!!!" I didn't even know it was coming on! This is where I order mine. www.naturalzing.com

As for the taste... YUCK!!! I would rather eat dirt!!!

The most potent form of maca is the maca extreme. I get the one in PILL form so I dont have to taste it.

I haven't taken this in a long while...
off to order some now!

[CherishGOU]

Anyone still taking MACA? I just started taking the powder for energy not really for any other things like libido and stuff. But the extra roundness in the back was also motivation. Anyone with more positive results with long term use? Any ill effects.

When you say "roundness in the back" are you talking about weight gain? This sounds really interesting but I think I have all the "roundness" I can handle. Can anyone else speak on any adverse reactions they've had to this?

[chiprecious]

wow ive heard about maca

and always wanted to try it ... where can you find the powder

I bought mine from Amazon this morning.
http://www.amazon.com/Navitas-Natura...4235713&sr=8-1

[Avaya]

How are you all storing your maca? Fridge? Cupboard? My packet doesn't say how/where to store it. I have a big bag of the powdered maca. That stuff stinks. I put it in my AM green smoothie (the most disgusting concoction on the planet!!!).

[milknhonee]

i read that the most potent form of it was the peruvian kind.

[creolesugarface]

Store in a cool, dry place

[Kalia1]

I have been taking Maca Root for the last three weeks and I must say I love it!
I notice that am not only not as hungry and emotionally I am happier

My cycle this month has been uneventful no migraines at all. A slight headache that's it!

I take it daily with my amazing grass in chocolate flavor with rice milk.

[momi]

I have been taking Maca and my energy level is through the roof. I am certain it is the Maca because it is the only change I have made to my diet...

[sonyablade]

I really wish I could take Maca..everytime I try..I start a period within a couple of days of using it in the powder form.

[momi]

I really wish I could take Maca..everytime I try..I start a period within a couple of days of using it in the powder form.

Hmmm... are your periods normal otherwise?

[MissMeWithThatIsh]

Checking in... so long ago.

With maca I went from a 38 C to a 38 D in a few months... and then by like October 2009 I was a 38 D/DD. My sister told her friends how my boobs got big, and they bug her to tell them what I used. My mother's even shocked.

The effects on my period didn't last though. I'm getting late on a regular basis.

[fatimablush]

i would love to take maca root again...but it caused a lot of beakouts and i am working to hard on my complexion..does the powdered form cause breakouts or is it ALL maca that can cause breakouts.

[sonyablade]

Hmmm... are your periods normal otherwise?

Im on the pill. So I think the Maca interacts with that and brings my period on.