Viva Naturals Peruvian Maca Root Supplement for Women & Men, 500mg - Traditionally Used for Energy, Stamina & Endurance - 250 Yellow Maca Root Powder Capsules, Gelatinized for Easier Digestion

These maca root capsules are easy to take and gentle on the stomach thanks to the gelatinized formula. At 500mg per serving, they’re a convenient way to add maca’s benefits for energy, stamina, and overall balance into my daily routine. I’ve noticed improved focus and more natural energy throughout the day without jitters. The 250-count bottle is a great value, lasting a long time and making it easy to stay consistent. Overall, this is a high-quality, effective maca supplement that I’d recommend to both men and women.

Before the pandemic I had had success with using ACV to loose weight. Two years down the line I gained the lockdown 40 and ACV now makes me terribly sick. Being 32 isn’t like being in your 20s. So I did some looking around for something to help me loose weight and also help with energy. I’ve been going to the doctor for months with low energy with no results showing anything wrong. I thought maybe I’d try looking into a natural remedy and came upon maca root. The pills taste a little herbal but are easy to swallow. I started with one pill and had no side effects so I upped to two pills a day. One at breakfast and one at lunch and I’ve been doing that for about a week now. I’ve noticed an uptick in my energy, mood, motivation, and memory. I suffer from clinical depression and SSRIs never work for me for long. So I am hoping this might help me get through those winter blues. It’s honestly been amazing though. The first weekend I took this I had the energy to clean my whole house; something I really struggle with. I don’t feel jittery or crash like taking caffeine. It’s also helped tremendously with the food cravings. I’m an emotional eater and taking this along with eating better I’ve lost 5 pounds so far and feel motivated to start working out again. I don’t crave food all day long like I used to and find it easier to say no to snacks and junk food. I can’t say I’ve seen much of a change on the libido side but I’ll take the good I’ve gotten from it so far. I’m not sure if I’ll up to 3 a day just yet. Right now 2 works for me. Would definitely recommend to others looking for a boost.

If you are regular and trying for a baby stick to the basics, prenatal, vitamin D, vitamin C. I tried macaroot because we are supposed to be trying for a baby soon and I wanted to give us our best chances. Unfortunately maca messed up my cycle to the point that I didn't ovulate in July and my period came four days early. It was a much different cycle with wierd menses. Then I ovulated really early on Cd8 which was two days into August, normally ovulation is on cycle day 16,17,18. Bizarre for sure. Use macaroot sparingly if you must and do your research, for both negative and positive results. I took it for six days and can only pray I get back on track. I gave the pills to my post menopausal mother and a friend with pcos. My mom hasn't actively noticed a difference at this point. They do help with energy but certainly at a cost. If you are taking these for fertility and regularity I would start by taking one a week, but only if you have an irregular cycle to start with and not if you have any conditions that are estrogen dominant. Update : my cycle went back to normal but it took a couple months. These pills flipped my cycle so that I'll be ovulating on my honeymoon so I can't be too mad. I actually think taking these in much smaller doses would be beneficial. Like one pill per month after ovulation. Or if you have pcos then one pill per week and monitor for side effects. Anything too intense and I would stop taking them immediately.

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I have been using this product since early June, when I received a sample for review from Viva Labs. I admit I was skeptical and I have to admit a number of the areas in which it is said to help do not apply to me. I will say this, I have used this product and others by Viva Labs and their vegetarian formulas seem to deliver their supplements to the body very efficiently. Another plus is that they have absolutely NO unwanted side effects, no nausea, dizziness or any other such unwanted effect. I am diagnosed with Chronic Major Depression, so energy and mood have been an increasing problem as I have aged. I am now 66. With this product I have noticed a much more consistent, stable, positive mood. I also have experienced increased energy and stamina, and I have even lost a few pounds. Of course, slow weight loss is more likely to last than any weight loss gotten via "quick fix" type products. I give this my highest recommendation. The nurse practitioner who works with my physician is also an herbalist and has also noted these changes in me and now recommends the product to patients.

This maca made me drowsy for some reason. I've been taking it for 4 days now and every time it makes me sleepy. I've never had this issue with maca before so I can only say it's this brand that is causing the problem. I'm really disappointed cause it had great reviews and it seemed like a good company, but it just didn't work for me. I know everyone's body chemistry is different but I thought maca gave you energy. I normally order from the Now brand and I should've stuck with them. But this maca had good reviews and it seemed like a better deal, but I was wrong. I don't know what they're putting into it, but this Viva Labs maca was not what I expected. Normally I don't write a lot of reviews but I felt the urge to do so cause I was really disappointed in the product. I'll be sticking to the Now brand or Barlowe's in the future. Their products are always quality. EDIT: The company contacted me and gave me a refund so I'm very happy about that. It's nice when a company stands by their customers. I'll have to give them a couple more stars for that. Thank you.

Excellent product

When taking these I become more active, motivated to do things. I don’t think it’s a placebo effect either. I stopped taking them and started to wonder why I was back to being lethargic. I started taking them again and noticed a difference again after a few weeks.

Taking two of these in the evening with food, alongside two NOW Tribulus 45 Percentage Extract, 400mg taken on an empty stomach in the morning. This one is significantly less noticeable in terms of effects than the Tribulus but I’m getting the desired effects for libido and sexuality overall from the combination so I can’t complain. From my understanding, maca is more of a long-term supplement anyway and takes some time to build up the effects. Possible that I haven’t been taking it long enough or have been taking too little (though this dosage should be fine based on my research). Worth trying out and experimenting with in any case, in my opinion. Great value for quantity, good smell and taste.

I took these as directed and felt OK but did not find they improved my health.

Did t find any difference