Maca root (scientific name, Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable in the mustard family that is native to the high Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia. Originally a wild plant, it has been cultivated for 1000s of years and eaten as a food source and as a remedy for conditions including lack of fertility, hormonal imbalance, fatigue and low libido.Outside of the Andes, maca root is available in several forms including powders, chips, capsules and extracts. Serving suggestions for powders and chips typically range from 3-9 grams daily. Servings for extracts depend a lot on the type of extract. But what about serving sizes for maca capsules? In this article we’ll answer that specific question: “how many maca capsules should I take?”
Before talking specifically about maca capsules, it’s important to take a look at the major factors that influence how much maca a person should take in general. Maca is a food, not a supplement or herb. Traditionally it has been a dietary staple in the diet of people native to the high Andes. To this day, people from that zone eat up to about 10g-100g of baked or boiled whole maca roots daily or at least several times a week.
When speaking about maca capsule serving sizes in this article, we are referring specifically to our maca capsules. Each capsule from The Maca Team contains 750mg of pure maca powder. We do not use any other ingredients at all. Other companies use fillers, flow agents and other ingredients in theirs and their capsules may contain a different amount of maca than ours. Please refer to respective labels to confirm that. Here are the general serving sizes we recommend for our capsules:Brand new to maca = 2 capsules (1.5 g) daily for the first few days. Then increase gradually. Experienced with maca = 4 – 12 capsules (3- 9 g) daily. The exact amount you settle on will depend on several of the factors we mentioned above. If you are unsure, a good recommended starting point would be 6 capsules. If, after taking maca capsules, for 3 weeks, you are not noticing results then consider increasing your serving size.Note: if you are taking one of our premium maca capsule products, you may find that you need to take less capsules to get similar results. We recommend starting with 2 if you are new to maca and 4-8 if you are more experienced.
It’s also best to start with a low serving size and gradually increase it over time. This approach will allow your body to adjust to the supplement and avoid any potential side effects.
Regardless of which type of maca you take, being consistent is an important key to getting the best results. Make sure to take them every day for at least one month when first starting. After that plan to take them 5 days a week or about 20-25 days per month. This isn’t something you absolutely need to do. You certainly can continue to take maca daily without issue. That said, in our experience, we’ve seen that giving your body a break from maca for a day or two at a time can help increase overall benefits in the long run.
Since maca is a food there really is no possibility of taking “too much.” But that doesn’t mean that more is necessarily better. The body may not be able to maximize all the nutrients from maca if larger amounts are taken at one time. While some of our most extreme athletes eat up to 20 grams of maca a day when they are training, they do that based on their weight and activity levels. For most of us, the range of 3-9 grams is ideal.
When taking maca capsules it’s best to take them with water and about 15 minutes before eating. Most people prefer to do this in the morning shortly after they wake up. Additionally, if you notice that maca capsules give you any indigestion symptoms, we recommend that you avoid eating fruit or drinking fruit juice for 30 minutes before and after taking them. That’s because fruit is digested more quickly than other foods.
Maca is generally considered safe for most people, and there are no known serious side effects associated with adding maca capsules to your diet. Some people may experience mild discomfort such as stomach upset, headaches, or insomnia. These are temporary and can be resolved quickly by reducing your serving size or discontinuing use.
Knowing how many maca capsules to take is important to your overall success with maca root. Using the guidelines provided in this article should give you a very good idea of how to set yourself up for that type of success.
The most important things in achieving positive results are making sure you consume a quality Peruvian-grown product, that the capsules are pure and free from any other ingredients, that you take a good amount for your weight, age and goals and that you stay consistent with taking them.
We hope this article has been helpful. If you do have any further questions please let us know We’re happy to help.
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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
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Maca first came to us by our vitamin supplier. 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. We never have we had such speedy delivery and the packaging is the strongest, most protective we've seen, ever, at all ... anywhere. Further, the Mrs. no longer takes hormone supplements. And Mr. scans the morning want ads for steady P/T work.
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I had been using another brand of maca powder and decided to try The Maca Team's. The difference in freshness is night and day, and better tasting . I'm 6 foot 250 lbs. and take 4 teaspoons every day w/ my protein shake. Great energy boost and just feel great all day. I can tell a difference when I do not take it. best price that I have found {36oz}. I will be buying more as needed.
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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?!?!!!
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My Maca came in today and it has all the information on it! I must say this is the best tasting Maca I have tried!! Thank you again for a great product!! I will only order from you in future as well!
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We love this product. I own a store and work with clients holistically. We have recommended maca for years however, this is the highest quality product we have ever carried. I am proud to offer it in my store.
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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. Moreover, the results after 2 weeks I could feel. Before I was taking maca powder and I did not feel any changes. But since I started taking Maca from Maca Team the changes are incredible. So, I did a test.:) I gave the powder to my partner ... and after 2 weeks he was impressed and told me that he has more energy, feeling happy... Thank you The Maca Team!!!!
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I do want to say that 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 :)
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