I remember it mellowed me out and helped reduce some of myanxiety.
I forgot about that experience until last year, when our family moved.
The actual move only took a couple of days, but preparing for it took months.
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Maca has been gaining popularity again recently due to its multiple alleged benefits.
I sprinkled a small teaspoon into my afternoon smoothies every day.
What is Maca?
She recommends choosing a water or ethyl-acetate-based solution if using an extract form of maca.
Gargana adds that there are more than 13 variants of maca.
Yellow is the most well-known and preferred.
All maca ecotypes have similar potential benefits, but some may be more advantageous than others.
In animal studies, maca appears to work on the libido once it builds up in the system.
Best shares that maca has been shown to reduce sexual dysfunction in post-menopausal women.
However, the benefits do not appear to come from direct impact onhormones.
Mood
Gargano shares that there is mixed evidence on macas potential to support mood.
all have the potential to impact depression; however, black maca may be slightly more effective.
Energy
Energy is a hot topic right now.
Almost everyone is looking for ways to help them through their busy days.
Gargano shared that taking maca daily may helprelieve fatigue.
How To Take Maca
Gargano says that maca is fairly safe.
Generally, people tolerate it well and do not experience any serious adverse effects.
Her clients tell her that maca powder mixes well into oatmeal with mashed banana and nut butter.
Best has clients who have dabbled with using maca as a supplement.
Should You Take Maca Powder to Boost Your Health?
Maca made me feel less on edge and anxious about what was going on at the time.
I already take vitamin D, a multivitamin and fish oils daily.
The additional cost of supplementing my diet with maca powder doesnt fit with my current lifestyle.
Also, I prefer to manage my energy levels andboost my moodwith healthy habits and behaviors.
I do plan to explore taking maca more consistently when I get closer to menopause.
However, your situation may be different.
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