[Libertybel]

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.

Ah shit mine is raw macca.

My troubles started before I started using the macca, but it could have been the next cause and I didn't realise.

I took iodine to try and help with a benign breast lump and my thyroid and I had massive reaction....running to the loo like crazy!!

Then I had pizza, pasta and gluten cake at a party after very little gluten for a year...and high carumba, cramps and more running to the loo.

Now, I get up, eat n take vitamins and have a coffee, and off to the loo.....7 times out of 10 its a nasty experience.

I'll change my macca. Thanks Sunny!!