Does Maca have any side effects?

Taking maca can help improve the body's immunity, regulate hormone secretion, and help men relieve some sexual dysfunction problems, but you also need to understand its possible side effects. The side effects of maca are mainly aimed at people who are not suitable for taking maca. Excessive consumption can also cause getting angry or other problems. So now we will introduce to you in detail about these side effects of maca. And the wrong people.

Patients with hyperthyroidism cannot eat maca: 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 hyperthyroidism. Maca can be eaten half a year after the hyperthyroidism is cured; for patients with hypothyroidism, eating maca can effectively regulate the secretion of thyroid hormones and restore the function of the thyroid gland.

Will eating maca cause internal heat?

Eating maca will not cause you to get a sore throat, but it is not recommended for people who are already suffering from a sore throat. This is because maca is a tonic, and for people who are suffering from a sore throat, eating maca will aggravate the symptoms. The daily intake of maca is within 25 grams and will not cause internal heat. If you get a sore throat after eating, just reduce the dosage. You can also eat some cooling foods or medicines at the same time.

Will long-term consumption of maca cause gastrointestinal discomfort?

When maca first entered China, most of the maca sold in Lijiang, Yunnan was in the form of primary processed maca products, such as maca slices, maca dried fruits, and maca powder. Because the microorganisms and bacteria were not strictly processed, there were many cases of gastrointestinal discomfort caused by eating maca in the country. High-quality, deeply processed maca essence tablets have undergone strict sterilization and microbial elimination processes to strictly ensure the safety of maca consumption. Long-term consumption of high-quality maca essence tablets will not cause symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort. On the contrary, the plant fiber contained in maca can regulate the stomach and intestines and relieve constipation.

From the above analysis, we can know that the side effects of maca are mainly manifested in some problems of getting angry. For example, if you consume too much, it will easily lead to getting angry. Moreover, if you are a patient with hyperthyroidism or a postpartum woman, it is not suitable to consume maca, because it will affect your health.