As maca root has gained in popularity over the past decade, more and more people have learned of its potential to improve quality of life in various ways. Indeed, maca has been associated with a number of benefits, both in scientific research and in reports from consumers. With many more people new to maca than in the past, we’ve started receiving quite a few questions like these:
These are all important questions and deserve a thorough answer. In this article we’ll do our best to provide answers based on all the research we are aware of as well as over 20 years of experience sourcing and selling high quality maca products.
The generally accepted definition of “contraindication” is “a specific situation in which a drug, procedure or surgery should not be used because it may be harmful to the person.” In practice, doctors divide contraindications into 2 types
When it comes to maca root, this definition of a contraindication doesn’t really fit because maca is not a drug or a medicine. In other words, the term contraindication is typically used when speaking about pharmaceutical medicines. Maca root, is simply a vegetable and is consumed as a food or supplement. Technically speaking, it follows that there are no contraindications for taking maca root. It’s also worth noting that maca has been used safely for 1000s of years by countless people as a regular food source. Beyond that, medical research on maca has not identified any absolute contraindications for adding it to your diet.At the same time, maca root is a very nutrient dense food with some unique properties compared to most foods and because of that there are cases when certain people should be extra careful when taking it.
In all of these cases below, it is advisable to consult with a trusted medical professional before adding maca to your diet.
In conclusion, while maca does have many potential health benefits, it is not 100% suitable for everyone. Individuals who should use extra care before taking Maca include those with hormone-sensitive conditions, pregnant and breastfeeding women, those taking blood thinning medications and those with thyroid issues. Keep in mind that this article is not meant to give or be a substitute for medical advice. If you have any doubts about adding maca root products to your diet, please consult with a competent and knowledgeable medical professional for specific recommendations. He or she will be able to help determine if maca is appropriate for you and if so how much to start taking. Finally, if you do decide to add maca into your diet, make sure that you purchase a high-quality Peruvian grown product that has been tested thoroughly for heavy metal and other types of contamination. We hope that this article has helped answer your questions. If there is anything else we can do to support you, please let us know. Enjoy the day!
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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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I just wanted to thank you for your excellently constructed website. I am a physician and I recently started learning about Maca. I get a very good sense of it, and I expect I will try it out myself and possibly be recommending it to patients in the future. If so, your website will be the first place to send people. Thanks again.
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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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