TimingMaca Root
Best in the morning
When to take Maca Root
Morning, with food
Maca is a Peruvian root used for energy, mood and libido. It's food-like and easy on the stomach when taken with breakfast, particularly in gelatinised form.
Best time in your day
- Wake
- Workout
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Evening
- Workout
- Dinner
- Walk
- Bed
- When
- Morning, with breakfast
- Food
- With food
- Typical dose
- 1.5–3 g powder or equivalent extract per day
How to take it
- 1Choose gelatinised maca for easier digestion
- 2Mix it into a smoothie or breakfast
- 3Use it consistently for 6–12 weeks
- 4Start at the low end of the dose
Watch out
If you have a thyroid condition or a hormone-sensitive condition, check with your doctor first.
Keep apart from
- Hormone-sensitive conditions (ask first)
Common questions
Does maca change hormone levels?
Studies show effects on libido and mood without major changes in hormone levels.
Which colour is best?
Black and red maca have slightly different study results; yellow is most common.
Can I bake with it?
Yes, it tolerates heat.
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