NOW Foods Supplements, Maca (Lepidium meyenii) 500 mg, For Men and Women, Reproductive Health*, 250 Veg Capsules

Let me start by saying that I've NEVER had a normal cycle...I first started taking BC in high school because I'd only have a period every 3-4 months and it would be super heavy and painful. The BC worked for a while, then in college my hormones changed and I started spotting the week before my period--so 2 out of 4 weeks every month of dealing with PMS and the associated migraines was not fun. After I decided that I didn't need the birth-control portion of the pill, I decided to quit taking it and see what happened. I'd also tried this in college once with the same result--no period for months. This time I went over 6 months before finally going to the doctor to get a rx (provera) to induce my period. After taking the provera every other month, my body still wasn't adjusting to being on its own and wasn't having anything close to a normal cycle; in fact I'd even started spotting some while taking the provera too. I had read about Maca months before and had ordered some but stuck it on a shelf and never really took it consistently. It had interested me not only because of the reproductive benefits, but also because of the energy and mood boost claims. I finally researched how much I should take to be effective and took it consistently for a few months. I ended up taking six pills (3000mg) per day. I don't mind taking pills, so this wasn't a big deal and it was convenient to carry. After I took it for a few days at that dosage, I could definitely feel a slight energy boost. I'd been sluggish and just unmotivated at work, and this definitely helped me become more focused. I did notice the first few times I took it that soon after, I would need to go to the bathroom. No terrible stomach pain like some reviews claim, but just a need to go #2; which I didn't mind the extra help, since I don't always eat enough fiber anyways. I first started taking it a few weeks after one of my provera-induced periods; so in the middle of my induced "cycle". The day I should have gotten my period (using a standard 28 days after last period), I could have sworn I had some slight spotting, but then didn't have any bleeding the next day. So I kept taking the Maca for the energy benefits, and induced another period the next month, and made sure to take the Maca almost every day after that induced period. I had glanced at a calendar and knew when day 28 was coming, but I was completely shocked when I actually started spotting that day....and even continued bleeding the next few days. I am absolutely convinced that the Maca was the cause, and would definitely recommend it!!!!! If you're like me, and have suffered for years from hormonal issues (including really bad hormonal migraines several times a month while on and off the pill), Maca is definitely worth a try. The only thing it didn't really help me with was libido; mine is still as low as it's always been. Maybe if I continue to take it, that will get better as well. Just make sure you take at least 3000 mg.

I started taking Maca a few weeks ago after being diagnosed with possible Adenomyosis. I did not have many symptoms other than ovulation pain and stronger longer period than before my pregnancy 2 years ago. I was surprised and scared of what it would mean if I wanted to have more children, so I started reading online about alternative forms of medicine that could help with the symptoms and slow down the progress of the condition. I found out that Adeno can be caused by estrogen dominance which I have quite a few symptoms of. Maca came up as a good food to take to help with balancing hormones naturally. So I ordered the 250 capsule bottle. I took 2 pills a day for 1 week, and saw no changes. So after a week, I increased it to 3, and it gave me major headaches so I stopped completely for a week. After that I started again, just taking 2 pills a day, in the morning after breakfast. Ovulation came and was still painful somewhat but less than before. When my period showed up, it was day and night to how it had been the previous months. Light, and only four days long (instead of 8). The only thing I changed in my diet was taking maca and I'm sure that is what contributed to the change. I say give it a shot, it might take time to see results but I highly recommend it. Also, as added info, I had a hard time figuring out the dosage, while the bottle says 2 capsules a day (= 1 gram), I read that some people take up to 10 grams. It depends on your size, your age, the reason why you are taking it. So FYI, I'm 140 Lbs, and in my mid-30s. The dosage is really something you have to experiment with, but 1 gram a day for me works.

Love love love. It works like magic. Give energy, help with hormone.

Love this so much…it does what it needs to do for me as a girl girly.

It really does work and provide energy

Un gran producto para regular las hormonas , mi esposa lo tomo ya que padece de ovarios poliquístico y el periodo menstrual le venía cada 3 o 4 meses , al inicio no sintió ningun cambio pero al cabo de unas semanas comenzó a sentir más energía a los dos meses el periodo menstrual le vino normal sin dolor y le duró exactamente 5 días , la sorpresa fue que exactamente 30 días después su periodo llegó nuevamente, estábamos muy felices por eso , como dato ya lleva 4 meses con su periodo menstrual normal , la dosis que ella toma son 3 cápsulas de 500 MG al día.

Good quality.

Efective

Produto excelente

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This is an Amazing product, delivered before expectation in India. i am 34 healthy male. I feel more energetic throughout day. I am taking 2 capsules in breakfast and 2 in dinner. total 2000 mg in a day. have been taking this since a month now. could see the results only after 3rd week. I feel better in gym. i feel better hung down under. my erections are more firm and volume is also more, my morning woods are amazing and also spontaneous erections can be seen very often. Could not see a single side effect till now, capsules taste and size is acceptable.this has certainly changed my life. Could not see any change in my Skin as mentioned by others for glowing skin after use, may be after some time i will see it. My weight is normal i mean i have not gained due to use of this. guys who has said their waist size increased due to Maca seems incorrect. definitely recommended to all guys as an nutritional supplement and not prescription ! definitely i am going to try other Now Foods Supplements as well. Will post more after sometime!

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