Well Maria, as a guy, I commented on this many months ago, and I can say this much to you. I did try a GNC bottle of just pure Maca powder capsule well over a year ago. But I didn’t take the recommended dosage on the bottle, which I think if I remember was something like 2 – 3 capsules a day. Instead, I just took 1 a day.
With just that 1, I certainly noticed a difference with my libido, I mean a “definite” difference in regard to my libido and physical “readiness”, if you catch my drift. I think 1 bottle would last you a month if you take the recommended dosage on the bottle. Since I took about 1/3 of the dosage, the bottle lasted me almost 5 – 6 months.
However, I’m always from the school of thought that I don’t just bombard my body with an unfamiliar substance all at once. I would much rather have my body “gradually” acclimate to a new herb to see how “my body” reacts. Besides, I would much rather take something natural like Maca, or Gensing, or any other herb BEFORE I would EVER ask for a prescription for Viagara, Cialis, or whatever that has a list of side effects as long as my arm! I wasn’t necessarily trying Maca solely for sexual performance, but it certainly was a reason to consider taking it, just for knowledge.
Another thing that may be a little different for me than some other people, is that I think the Maca acted very successfully for me, mostly because I’ve also maintained a pretty good diet, and at least moderate levels of exercise weekly. So, maybe someone who is overweight, maybe has some health issues with blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar, and etc. may have a different reaction to taking Maca than I have had.
But, if they don’t have as healthy a body as myself, I couldn’t imagine the side effects of Maca being worse off for that person, verses if that same person were to take a prescribed pharmaceutical equivalent.
No matter what, check with your doctor if you’re not sure about what is right for you. But I can assure you, more than half of the time, your doctor doesn’t have a clue about anything homeopathic. It’s not a requirement for most of them in med school. Prescription drugs are however. Oh, they know those drugs like the back of their hand.