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Maca - anyone tried it?

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karen60759
karen60759

Hello lovely ladies, I've posted on here a few times about my peri menopause symptoms that have plagued me over the past 18 months (since my cycle returned after breastfeeding) I was put on oestrogen gel which worked great to begin with but doesn't seem to be effective anymore so my doctors have advised that I come off it - today I've been reading about maca which seems to have nothing but positive reviews for balancing hormones and giving energy - has anyone here tired it ?

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  • Fairywren
    Fairywren karen60759

    Posted

    Yes Karen,I've been using it and it has really helped with energy levels and balancing my hormones,I do use vitex as well.My functional cysts have resolved also, plus libido

    has been a suprise bonus 

    • mary27278
      mary27278 Fairywren

      Posted

      H i Fairywren

      Are you taking mega supplements or powder form?

      I tried the powder form but don't think I took long enough to notice anything

      Im just afraid to try things because of my stomach issue.

    • Fairywren
      Fairywren mary27278

      Posted

      I'm taking the powder form ,and my favourite way to eat it is heating frozen berries,add a little sugar,some yogurt and the Macca . (thumbs up)

  • karen60759
    karen60759

    Posted

    So I've just rushed off to holland and Baratt and asked them for maca, and the guy gave me a coy look! He said they only have the powder as the capsules are more intense and tend to rush off the shelves, so he asked me what I wanted it for and I said to balance hormones and give energy and he was like yeah it does that and also boosts libido which is why it's so popular?? Why have I not heard about this before!!! So I have a link which says which is the most effective type to get I can pm it ir it's pretty easy to find on google - Amazon seems to have loads of different types so I'm off there now to get me some !!

  • kelly55079
    kelly55079 karen60759

    Posted

    I'm curious too..  I thought I looked into and there were mixed reviews..  some it worked for and others it made worse.  I don't know, maybe I'll look into it again.  I don't think it would hurt my energy is what I need.  : )  

    • karen60759
      karen60759 kelly55079

      Posted

      Definitely most of the reviews are positive which is unusual as people usually only review when they are unhappy - apparently the roles to go by when choosing a brand are - that it is geletanised, organic and grown in Peru, otherwise it can upset the stomach, you also have to start slowly and build up - I've just found one on Amazon from the healthy tree company that seems to fit the bill - as you say it can't hurt to try it !

  • amy602
    amy602 karen60759

    Posted

    I bought MACA powder over 6 months ago after I read about it also.  I didnt really try it for a good period of time to see how well it would work for me.   I still have it and after reading everyone here am thinking about trying it agan.  When I did use it I put it in my morning smoothies.  
    • karen60759
      karen60759 amy602

      Posted

      apparently the powder isn't that potent - you might get an better effect with the capsules - mine are due to be delivered tomorrow, came off hrt yesterday so will give it a few days and then start on it with vitex, i'll keep you posted!!

  • kelly55079
    kelly55079 karen60759

    Posted

    Keep us posted on how it goes...   I think I'm nervous about trying it due to the possiblity of gaining weight..  Some lose, some gain..  I guess one takes a chance depending on the brand.

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