What is Maca root?
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Maca has been used traditionally to enhance fertility and sexual performance in both men and women and to relieve menopausal symptoms. Maca root contains far greater amounts of glucosinolates than other members of the Brassicacae family, such as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli.
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How do members experience Maca root?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support hormone balance | 6 | 3 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 2 | 2 | |
| Sexual dysfunction | 2 | 1 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 0 | |
| Perimenopause | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Decreased sperm production | 1 | |
| Moodiness | 1 | |
| Pain in testes | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 13 |
Member evaluations
gridly1
evaluated on Nov 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for Adaptigen,w/far more glucosinolates than other of Brassicacae family: Moderate
- Side effects: None
thebobo1
evaluated on Jun 06, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for decreased sex drive (libido): Moderate
- Side effects: None
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