Maca Side Effects was written as a response to Fran's post, "What Nobody Tells You About Maca Root Powder - Dangers And Side Effects." Note that information about Maca was only obtained from that article, and previous knowledge I obtained a few weeks ago.
I was recently contacted by a member of the Acne Teen community regarding Maca supplements and the side effects in which they can bring to individuals who take it.
A lot of you may be unfamiliar with Maca as I was myself, but it's a natural herb that can be ingested into one's body.
This herb does many different things, including but definitely not limited to
- Fighting cancer
- Pain reliever
- Rebuilding muscle tissue
- Fighting acne
Although there are positives to taking Maca, Fran over at High On Health had this to say regarding the herb, "Be careful with Maca, there is such a thing as too much too soon." She made this statement after discussing some of the side effects in which too much or even some Maca can cause those who take it.
According to Fran, side effects of the Maca plant include, but are definitely not limited to a
- Rapid heart beat
- Stress
- Insomnia
- Unbalanced hormones.
On a positive note, Fran stated that Maca did help her acne quite a bit saying, "...for the past week with continued use of the Maca, my skin has started to clear..."
How much Maca Should I take?
If you decide to take Maca, it's recommended that you "start slowly." Fran recommends taking 1/4th of the recommended dosage. However, it's always good to first consult with your doctor or dermatologist before making any final decisions.
Acne Teen Recommended?
Although I haven't tried Maca, I have faith in Fran's words. I'd give it a shot, but remember the vital advice above which states to "start slow." Aside from that, Maca is another great way to fight acne along with these other Acne Supplements.
12 comments:
I don't think a lot of people realize the side effects of taking things such as maca before they take them.
Before I start taking anything new, I always do the research to make sure it's safeish.
Great general post about maca root side effects. I wonder if it is extremely dangerous?
I have been taking maca for acne for quite some time. I have never really ran into any of the side effects mentioned... not that I know of anyway. I just wanted to drop by to say that maca is completely safe. :) at least it was in my situation.
The only problem I had with maca, was an increase in *you know what.* drive. aside from that, everything was pretty normal. It also helped to get rid of my acne as well.
Overall, maca root works to clear acne. definitely contact your doctor if you're deciding to try taking any of this stuff.
I like maca powder. just be sure to take it in low doses. you dont want to take any high crazy amount especially when you first start.
i would definitely recommend talking to your doc to
I'm a pretty healthy guy (no medical problems/conditions) and took only 1 capsule of Maca powder yesterday morning. This was the 2nd attempt to take this stuff, the first being late last week. I felt pain in the front part of my neck and felt very messed up all day. It felt as if something in my body was in "overdrive". Today it felt as if my body was in some kind of "withdrawal". Finally I'm starting to feel normal again. I can not believe that there is no information mentioning any side effects on the web, as these symptoms were VERY pronounced for me.
I took Maca for the first time yesterday...Dose is 1-3 capsules p/d. I took 2 several hours apart. I'm looking for the benifits of hormonal balance...experianced excellerated heart rate, insomnia, like a crazy rush of adrenaline for several hours. I think I will decrease the dosage to 1 capsule per day...see how it goes!
I tried 1 tsp of maca powder with yogurt this morning for the first time. I had been taking maca capsules with no side effects for the past few months & decided to try the powder for faster results. 20 min later I became nauseous & shaky, & the next hour I spent vomiting among other things, feeling like I had the flu. I am in perfect health otherwise, & was really worried that something serious was happening to me. I can't believe they don't start people on lower doses or at least provide a warning to start slowly. It was a scary experience.
hi
It seems that Fran has taken over the internet claiming to be the world's foremost expert on taking Maca if you have acne. One persons experience is not the entire spectrum of it's efficiency. If you've ever read some of the stuff on Fran's website or watched her youtube clips she can be a bit loopy, not to mention she is trying to convert everyone into a raw foodist -- raw food is great in moderation, say 50/50 of your diet, but too much can exacerbate candida and the like.
I was very impressed and felt had to get a valuable experience after reading your article. I will learn more and I’ll try to implement. thanks for sharing.
hello
i have been taking maca since last 5 or 6 weeks and i was having harmonal imbalance problem.....after much of reserch work i get to know that this herb work great wonders in balancing the harmones...after taking it for around six weeks i went for blood tests and my harmones were within range....and my skin also became smooth but i m having bad acnes earlier i thought that its just for some time but its not settling down yet....i think i started with haigh dose of two tablespoon that might be the reason so now will take it in less dose ...i m also taking good diet and doing exercise daily,but i still no clear if dese acne is the side efect of maca or what because other things are positive so i m confused with continue taking it or stop it ..but for now i will tak eit in less dose and see what happens.
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