[EllaC]

Hi Ella & Libertybel!

Just a question - do you use raw Maca, gelatinized Maca, or some Maca extract? Many people run into digestive problems taking RAW Maca due to the starches it contains. In Peru, Maca is not eaten raw.

Years ago, when I took Maca for the first time, it was a raw form - it took 10 days or so until I ran into problems, in the end I had to completely stop taking it. Even then, it took a while until I was completely ok again. Symptoms were absolutely worst when taken together with Yoghurt or protein shake.

I do not have any problems taking Maca extract or gelatinized Maca at all (and I am currently taking LOTS).

As an aside: The raw "Maca Monster" from www.therootofthematter.ca, which does not contain the starches as it is dried root juice, does not cause problems for me either. It has a strong radish-like taste to it (so I would not recommend it to anyone suffering from heartburns easily), but only very little of it is needed, as it is highly concentrated.

Hi Sunny.
Mine is gelatinized so it may not be a prob. I have a lot of stress which Im putting mine down to. I have no need to be stressed but i just am. That's why i wonder if my hormones are right.
Its just hormone tests cost sooo much