Hi Odile,
the reason for me not to take phytoestrogenes (yet), is that I want to activate my own hormone production => glandulars. This is also the reason for me to take Maca, as it balances hormone production, while not containing any phytohormones itself.
If possible, I prefer regulation over direct hormonal influences, even phyto. Right now, I am considering PM - but only topical, as an addition to my breast cream.
With regard to Maca generally raising testosterone: I really do not know where that idea comes from, as I could not find any such information except for people saying so on forums. They might have gotten the idea from the fact that it
- might do so in men with low testosterone (as an adaptogene)
- same for women with low testosterone (personally, I'd prefer a slightly higher testosterone level over too low testosterone levels any time)
It helps with building muscle (or so it is said), but I suppose that this is due to its general nutritional benefits, rather than by way of raising testosterone levels.
I LOVE Maca and cannot wait for my break to be over... So far, my stats have been better than I could have been imagined, so Maca does not seem to have any slowing effects on me.
When I started, I at first considered taking Maca ONLY, for at least a month or so, to balance my hormones. But as my balance does not seem to be very far off, I started taking the glandulars after one week, when my period arrived.
