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No reviews so let me be the first. First off, this stuff smells and tastes awful. I often read people describing the taste as being akin to butterscotch- sure, if butterscotch were kicked around in musty dirt and fertilizer. So why 4 stars?
Since taking it the past few days I feel better than I have in quite awhile. From the first use I had more energy (though adding omega 3s had also recently brought my energy up). Not that I want to lace up and run a 5k but since I was going through a period of low energy sothe pick me up was very noticeable. I sleep pretty soundly where I am normally a very light sleeper.
its just been a few days so Im not seeing any change in libido as of yet. An unexpected but welcome effect also is a reduction in my appetite and my sugar cravings. I am hoping its hormone regulating properties will do something for my insulin resistance but that may be reaching. If anything ultra awesome happens in that respect I will update this review.
Update: Its been a few weeks. I take the maca a couple of times a week now as opposed to everyday. I have noticed better skin including dark eye circles disappearing, lower glucose readings (though also taking gymnema-maca seems to give it a boost in efficacy), slight increase in libido, no increase in breast /hip size which is ok by me, and Ive noticed the unwanted body hair growth has slowed nearly to a stop. (Less tweezing.) It has not affected my cycle. Still reduced appetite and nearly no sugar cravings which resulted in losing a couple inches in the middle. Ive found the taste has become more tolerable over time. I take it with coffee.
September 2013 · Health and Household · verified purchase