Brand Comparisons
Over the years, many of our customers have tried other maca brands – from health food stores, Amazon, and even direct from Peru – before choosing to stay with The Maca Team. These stories highlight what people notice when they compare our maca to other products: freshness, potency, taste, and results that actually show up in real life.
Below are customer reviews from people who have used multiple maca brands and now prefer The Maca Team as their go-to source.
Highlights:
- Customers consistently say The Maca Team is the best maca they have tried.
- People report stronger results compared to supermarket, big-box, and Amazon brands.
- Fresh smell, clean taste, and smooth digestibility are mentioned over and over.
- Those with decades of maca experience call our products their “go-to” or “only” brand.
- Health professionals, athletes, and long-time users notice a clear difference in quality.
Customer Comments
“I’ve been using this product at least 5 years or more now. I’ve tried tons in the past dating back from 1988, this is by far the Best!”
“I'm a male and 36 years old. I run 4-6 miles, 3-4 times a week. I have been supplementing specific adaptogens for the last four years. Black Maca is definitely effective for endurance training and libido. I can tell the diffence in my body when I take this. I previously used a maca powder from another company, one of the largest herb suppliers in the USA, and was not impressed with the results. The Maca Team definitely has a quality product, I plan to order more in the future.”
“I love this Maca not only for all the benefits it provides but for the taste and smell of it that makes it even more addicting. I've used Maca for a long time, but this is by far the best! Thanks Maca team, Opps gotta run now to drink my Maca shake!”
“Sometime after the first of the year, we began supplementing the diet with MACA (a dried and powdered) vegetable from the turnip family. We tried several suppliers before settling on MACA TEAM. They offer several varieties so we sampled them all. One tablespoon apiece, six days a week is what we mix in our smoothies. My last prescription of Terazosin has not even been opened. We bought it March 11. And, if I overlooked taking that pill, the early morning would be painful to say the least. No longer do I get up during the night. Never. Not one time.
There's more. For the past 20 years Sherry has taken an over-the-counter menopause aid – Estroven, ‘Maximum Strength’. A pill not to overlook. Today Sherry keeps Estroven on hand, but takes only 1 to 3 times a month – usually when we forget our smoothies. Finally, wheat no longer troubles me. Nothing I eat brings on that weak feeling. I first realized this while riding my bicycle. In times past, the legs felt like two fleshy appendages pushing pedals. But that's history. Now there is strength in my legs. I am not telling you that my legs feel ‘okay’. No! My legs register strength.
MACA TEAM offers essentially three varieties of this food; regular, red and black, each having their individual properties. We settled on the red option and are well into our third bag.”
“Started using Maca last year and was buying it from my local health food store. While I prefer giving my money to my local health food store there are some things that are just worth buying online. This is one of those products. The first thing I noticed was the smell. The original organic Maca product I have been using NEVER had that fresh outdoor smell you get from picking fresh food. Can't describe the smell but anyone that has worked in a garden and knows the smell of fresh food knows the smell I’m talking about. If you've never smelled that smell you won't know what the heck I'm talking about... but those of you that know the smell - you WILL get that the second you open the bag for the first time. The fact that this company is family owned and dedicated to one product. Yeah - I'm coming back for more. Thanks much!!”
“I have tried various organic maca powders and this one is by far the easiest on my digestive track. Compared to other gelatinized maca powders, I feel the most benefits from The Maca Team's gelatinized maca powder. They provide a lot of information about maca and offer a variety of maca powders. I'm very satisfied with this product and will continue to purchase maca powder from The Maca Team.”
“I've tried a lot of Maca products and this is my go-to at this time. I tried to avoid the gelatinized but, having used it now, I do think it is still highly effective (non-gelatinized is stronger in my opinion) and is easier on the gut for those of us auto-immune compromised. The red maca is definitely ‘higher charged’ in terms of energy quotient in case you want to head in that direction. Simply... I can taste and sense the excellent high quality of this product and that is why I keep coming back.”
“I absolutely love my red maca. This is the best Maca I have ever tried. I was using another brand and to say the least, that one tasted like a horses behind. This Maca, however, is absolutely awesome! It hardly has any taste at all and what little it has is slightly sweet. I'll never purchase any other Maca again. I'm stuck on maca from The Maca Team!!!”
“I happened to stumble upon the Maca Team in search for a new Maca supplement. I was getting the capsules at the Vitamin Shoppe. However, after researching the Maca Team and reading the reviews, I wanted to give it a try. I fell in love with the product and it has helped me in various ways. First and foremost, it's helped with my hormone balance especially when that time of the month comes. It's helped with libido as well which is huge because I'm on certain medications that takes that away from time to time. I'm not sure if Maca has anything to do with it but my skin has been clear of breakouts for well over two months. Last but not least, I have noticed a difference with working out and taking this product. It helps with energy and is actually helping me build a better shape. My boyfriend even noticed so that's an added bonus!”
“As a former mail order health food business owner (back prior to the net) I have tried many products over the years. This product (Raw Organic Black Maca Capsules) is now the basic addition to my daily nutritional intake due to it's quality of performance. I take it with 2 tablespoons of raw organic apple cider vinegar in 8 oz. of purified water upon arising and personally recommend this as it works very well for me. I am 66 years of age and believe I will continue to enjoy the benefits of Maca for many years to come!”
“Maca first came to us by our vitamin supplier. They ship a generic staple in its different forms. Their maca varieties are good, as is their customer service. Then we ordered from the Maca Team. Comparison? Think fire-fly, then think mid-day sun. At 76 and 73 years respectively, that is a big deal; and at comparable cost too. Here's what we told Cindi, MT's Customer Service lady: ‘Never have we had such speedy delivery.’ There's more. ‘MT's packaging is the strongest, most protective we've seen, ever, at all ... anywhere.’ Further, the Mrs. no longer takes hormone supplements. MT's sample pack is a good starter, but we're settling in on the kilo size. We have six meals a day. Maca almond milk smoothies, berry, chocolate or … - always with one green apple, is the numero uno. A bike now sits by our back door, and we use it. We also use the “new” garage sale “Stamina Steppler” in the living room. And, for the first time in years the Mr. scans the morning want ads for steady P/T work (that is the only goal taking longer than it used to).”
“This product is amazing! I have used other cheaper brands of white maca with fairly good results, but after trying the Maca Team maca, I noticed within two weeks all of my menopausal symptoms had completely vanished. Others described a bad taste and smell, but I have tried the black and the red and find them both to be mild tasting. I use a tablespoon in my daily smoothly.”
“I had purchased gelatinized Maca from Whole Foods and found it to be hard as a rock and have a strong flavor that took over my smoothies. The Premium Maca Powder from the Maca Team is so much fresher and cleaner looking and tasting. I feel more confident using it than I did the other stuff.”
“I've tried various maca brands over the last 20 years and The Maca Team brand is very special. There is definitely a difference when it comes to the quality and colors of the maca. This red maca does seem to nourish certain parts of my body while the black maca nourishes something else. I know I've been missing the nutrition these maca provide. I'm 75 years old and bodies wear out, but I'm finding I'm regaining a functioning body. How wonderful is this?!?!!!”
“I started using maca in May, 2019. I liked it and became really interested in maca. Initially I bought from T#rr@soul and viv@n@tur@ls via Amazon, both good companies. Then I learned about The Maca Team, their product is just way better. After trying yellow, tri color and black, both gelatinized and raw, premium and strd I settled on raw premium black. I have a bag of chips too which are pretty interesting. The customer service/support is top notch and among the best I've worked with. Thanks”
“Hello! Your maca is truly the Don Perignon of macas I've experienced.”
“I had other maca before. I had much side effects or no effects, so I always must change products or discontinue. But I knew that maca is good for my problems. This red maca from The Maca Team has very good effects and only little side effects in the beginning. I am so happy and will order more.”
“Best Maca powder I have tried and tried different companies — some are ok and great. But Maca Team is the best...”
“I’ve tried several different brands of maca, but none of them worked as well as The Maca Team. You can tell they did their homework and found a pure source of Maca. With so many supplement brands out there it is tough to find one that works, but The Maca Team did it. Thank you!”
“Awesome! I have tried just about every maca brand, this is the Best.”
“I am an athlete and have been using Maca for years. This is the best I have found after sampling many types and brands. The Maca Team crew also has great customer service and ships fast.”
“Over the past several years I have tried 365 as well as other macas, and this brand really tops them all. Taste is incredibly good. Thanks Maca Team!”
“I am so happy to have maca from your company. First thing want to tell you that me and my hubby tried maca from our local shop but it did not make a difference even after using 15 days.
I took this maca only for 2 days on an empty stomach, I am feeling great and one thing—its freshness and fragrance that assures its quality. Really it's great — I am feeling more energetic so far.
Hope so that it will work for both of us and let us be a constant customer of your company — but my request is to maintain the same quality for your excellent products.”
“Without a doubt, the BEST I've ever had. I was using Nutiva's maca at an outrageous price of $36+ for 8 oz. For the white maca. Here on out, it's The Maca Team for me — half the price and better taste. I have purchased the white, red, black and premium. Love them all.
Thank you for fighting for high quality products and informing the public on this powerful food.”
“After reviewing many sites online (mostly Amazon) we found The Maca Team. We decided to give the sampler a go to suit both male and female needs as well as combination. Both of us have noticed the difference from the supermarket brand in terms of effect.
When we come close to running out, I know where we will come to re-up… The Maca Team.”
“I use this product with complete confidence that I'm getting the best Maca available. Other companies I've talked to don't even know there are different colors, nor why you would want different colors of Maca. Other macas are cheaper but we shop for the best quality.”
“Hi, just wanted to let you know that I am pleased with your red maca. Just opened the first bag from three months ago and can tell the difference between theirs and yours. Glad that I purchased another bag. Happy to support your company.”
“I've realized that this Maca simply just works for me, where other brands don't. I appreciate the fact that The Maca Team are straight and honestly upfront about the origins of each product, and very informative in the descriptions. The only place I will buy my Maca from now on.”
“The gelatinized red maca powder from Maca Team is the best maca I ever tried. I bought some maca at GNC and it upset my stomach so much and made me feel awful. The taste was terrible as well. I will buy again and again from Maca Team.”
“I tried other brand maca powders before and I thought I will never take it again because of side effects. But when I tried your raw maca (black) powder I changed my mind. It gives me lots of energy and other health benefits. I'm about to order more!”
“I have done quite a bit of research on different companies that offer Maca and The Maca Team definitely is the most reputable. Thank you again for your kindness and professionalism.”
“I am really happy that I chose the Maca Team. Today you can find many distributors selling maca powder, however quality of the powder is impossible to compare. The results after 2 weeks I could feel — incredible!”
“We love this product. I own a store and work with clients holistically. This is the highest quality maca we have ever carried. I am proud to offer it in my store.”
“I've recently switched from buying the overpriced, lower quality maca from my local health food store to The Maca Team's Black Maca. It is so much better — taste, strength, freshness.
I will be buying from them from now on!”
“Hi Everyone, I have over 30 years' experience with maca as a professional in natural healing. I've used most maca brands.
To be blunt, The Maca Team maca is BY FAR the freshest, highest potency maca sold in the USA today. I can highly recommend it — it’s of the very highest caliber.”
“I really like this company. I can get pure black, yellow, and red maca. The quality is extremely fresh, and I really like the taste. This is the best you can get.”
“I've been using this maca powder for months now. I tried other brands — this is the one I keep going back to. It helps my energy and even helped my hair grow in thicker.”
“Loving the red maca from The Maca Team. I can tell the difference from my usual store-bought brands. It really tastes so fresh and sweet compared to others.”
“Good product, better quality than anything from Vitamin Shoppe or GNC, and a good price. Will be buying more soon!”
“This product speaks for itself. It is a very delicious and clean maca root powder. I have tried many brands. This brand is perfect — never disappointed!”
“I have been taking maca root for 5 years now and have tried so many different brands! Once I tried The Maca Team, I couldn’t go back — you can literally taste the quality!”
“The best Maca I've tried for sure, and I've had great experiences with other brands in the past. Huge increase in energy and vitality.”
“I have used the Premium Black Maca Root powder for several years now. I wouldn’t do without it. Truly a quality company with no rivals.”
“It works. More energy, feel better. Tried another from Amazon and nothing. Found this again — I will stick with it.”
“I shop around a lot for my supplements and health foods, and I have to say you guys at The Maca Team are light years ahead of anyone else selling maca. Thanks for all you do!”
“It's no exaggeration when I say Black Maca Root Powder by The Maca Team stands head and shoulders above all other similar products available. I simply love it.”
“Absolute best addition to my life. I’m in health and wellness, and when I discovered Maca from this company, it outshined everything else.
I switched many people from other brands to this one — night and day difference!”
“I heard that maca was helpful for hot flashes and tried a different brand — it didn’t work at all. Then I found The Maca Team and their red maca. Within a week my hot flashes were completely gone.”
“Hi, honestly, this is the only brand that I trust. It is easy on the stomach, always arrives fresh and very good quality. I've tried others and they can't compare.”
“The Maca Team and their products are fantastic. The maca itself is far superior to any other brand I've ever had. I can feel a world of difference between this maca and others.”
“I’ve tried several maca powders over the years, but this Red Maca Root Powder is by far the highest quality I've come across — smooth, fresh, nutty, potent.”
“I've tried quite a few different brands and types of maca, and this red maca root powder from The Maca Team is the absolute best. The quality is unlike any maca I have ever experienced.”
“I tried a maca product from a different company. It was more expensive, smaller, and had excessive packaging. I am so happy I found The Maca Team — so much better than anything else out there.”
“I've tried other brands of maca powder that made me sick — and tasted horrible. This brand actually tastes good and doesn’t upset my stomach. Highly recommend!”
“Excellent quality and I have used other macas for the past 4 years: Pure Encapsulations, Now, First Harvest — and I am staying with yours.”
“Used this for years from The Maca Team — won’t order maca from anywhere else. Does a great job!”
“I have been ordering from The Maca Team for years!! Never had a problem. I am 57 and always getting compliments on my looks and body tone. Would not order maca from anywhere else.”
“I read in one of the reviews that it was the Don Perignon of maca — and it is exactly that. This is a game changer. Delicious smoothie recipe included :)”
“Your product truly is the best and I've tried other brands that were nowhere near as good. Also excellent customer service — long-term customer earned!”
“This is the best Maca product I've bought. Tried others but nothing comes close. Keep up the good work Maca Team.”
“I've used maca before — this is the best I’ve ever had. Noticeable difference in energy, mentally and physically.”
“I tried many maca products and always saw this website. Finally tried it — best by far. Great energy and great for mid-aged folks!”
“I've used other maca products before, including good brands — nothing beats The Maca Team. I recommend specific colors to my staff based on their symptoms — amazing results.”
“This is not our first purchase with The Maca Team. Having tried several different brands, we keep coming back. Best quality, best value. We love the dedication to the different colors, blends, raw/gelatinized options.”
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