- Type
- Plant root extract
- Part used
- Root
- In SodaPower
- Yes
- Also read
- How to take it
What is it?
Maca is a root vegetable that grows high in the Andes mountains of Peru. People there have eaten it for a very long time. Today it is sold as a powder, capsule or extract, and it shows up in many men's wellness products.
In SodaPower, maca appears as Maca Root Extract. An extract is a more concentrated form made by pulling parts out of the root, usually with water or alcohol. The label does not say how strong the extract is or how much is in one dropper.
What does research say?
Maca is one of the better-known ingredients in this blend. One 12-week study used 1.5 to 3 grams of maca a day, and people in it reported more sexual desire starting around week 8.
That is why steady daily use over several weeks makes sense with maca.
How much do studies use?
Studies commonly use 1.5 to 3 grams of maca powder a day for about 12 weeks. In SodaPower it appears as a concentrated extract, taken as 1 to 2 droppers a day.
Good to know
- Maca has been eaten in Peru for a very long time.
- It is usually taken daily for several weeks.
- Check with your doctor before hormone lab tests or if you have a health condition.
Key takeaways
- Maca has some human research, mainly on desire, over about 12 weeks.
- It fits a steady daily routine.
- Give any routine 8 to 12 weeks and keep notes.
Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering: Maca. Educational only, not medical advice.
