What are the side effects of maca?

The health benefits of maca have always been recognized. It can effectively regulate endocrine and help solve the problems of impotence, premature ejaculation, weakness in the limbs, and soreness in the waist and knees caused by kidney deficiency. But now many people have a question when taking maca, that is, whether it will cause some side effects. In fact, it is mainly because some people are not suitable for eating maca, such as breastfeeding women and underage infants. Indiscriminate use of maca may lead to adverse side effects.

Lactating women: Maca can regulate and balance endocrine, and endocrine disorders can lead to a series of consequences, such as rough skin, spots, etc. In order to regulate endocrine, many women take maca or maca essence tablets, which can effectively regulate the endocrine system of the human body to keep it balanced, thereby achieving the effect of beauty and skin care. Maca does have this effect, but it is not recommended for lactating mothers to eat maca, because maca can enhance sexual desire, and whether the nutrients in maca will affect the milk composition of lactating mothers. There is no definite research to prove whether the milk of lactating mothers eating maca will affect the fetus. In this case, for the sake of safety, it is not recommended to eat maca.

Pregnant women: During pregnancy, for the protection of the child, sexual intercourse is generally stopped. Maca can enhance sexual desire and improve sexual ability, which is not conducive to the protection of the fetus. On the other hand, there is no clinical evidence that the nutritional components of maca will not have a bad effect on the fetus. However, for the sake of safety, pregnant women are not recommended to eat maca.

Patients with thyroid disease: Maca contains a compound called glucosinolate. Since there is more or less iodine intake in the diet, glucosinolate combined with iodine may cause thyroid swelling, which will have a series of effects on patients with thyroid disease.

Minors: Experts believe that maca is not suitable for minors. Minors are in the developmental stage and are growing up. It is recommended that they eat more nutritious vegetables and fruits to meet their growth needs. From a health perspective, as long as the nutrition is adequate, they can generally grow up healthily. The main target group for maca is adults with endocrine disorders, decreased physical strength, and fatigue.

Whether it is a problem of using medicine or food, everyone needs to pay attention to its principles and various taboos, especially pregnant women, who should pay attention to their own physical health as well as the health of the fetus. Therefore, whether using maca or other health herbs, you need to consult a professional doctor and use it under their guidance to avoid other hazards.