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Reviewer: Kevinthegirl, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)
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I'm experiencing menopause so Maca Root saved me from all/most of the symptoms. I'm very happy I found it.
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Reviewer: Karen, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)
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I started taking maca to lower the intensity of my hot flushes and although it doesn't stop them it definitely calms them down to a more tolerable level. I take six 500mg tablets per day. I haven't noticed any increase in energy levels or that it helps with depression, or any of the other things people have found it useful for but I know that if I forget to take it my hot flushes are unbea
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Reviewer: kat, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)
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I was a menopausal mess. My Kaiser doc finally suggested a host of homeopathic remedies. At my health food store they sorted it out and Maca along with a progesterone creme, Korean ginseng (for energy) and I am 100% again it's truly a miracle I suffered so long trying so many birth control strengths.Who knew?
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Reviewer: Silverfish, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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The most noticable effect was a change in mood: from tired, intolerant and sad - to happy, positive and optimistic. I take only one capsule of Maca-X at lunchtime with food. Not later in the day, as it may interfere with sleep patterns. I have fibromyalgia so really need my rest!Get my Maca-X from Health House, New Zealand.
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Reviewer: MenoRelief, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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I've been taking Maca for a couple of years to relieve some of my peri-menopause symptoms (anxiety, depression, general craziness) and have found it has worked very well for me. I can feel the difference if I forget to take it.
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