Is Maca a safe herb?
Maca is considered very safe by the natives of Peru who have used it for thousands of years. Native Peruvians consume Maca as part of their regular diet, and have a very low rate of breast, uterine and prostate cancer as compared to the population of the united States. Q: What is the suggested daily intake? A: Recommended daily dosages range from 2,000 to 10,000 mg. of pure organic premium quality Maca, divided into 2 or 3 dosages. Q: Are there any side effects or interactions? A: In toxicity studies conducted in the U.S., Maca showed absolutely NO toxicity and NO adverse pharmacological effects. In animal studies, the more Maca animals consumed, the stronger and more sexually active they became. Some women may experience slight breast tenderness at high doses. This is an indication to cut back on the daily dosage. There are no other known side effects. Q: Should Maca be taken daily? A: Maca is not replacing hormones, so it is fine to start and stop at any time without stressing the bo
