Comment · Thu, March 21, 2013 · Ceretropic
Raw Maca Root (WARNING)
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MisterYouAreSoDumb · 48 points
I started taking raw maca root powder a few weeks ago. It was effective at increasing energy levels and balancing my hormones out. It seemed like a good supplement without side effects. I had one of my friends try some one day and he proceeded to get sick and throw up for 5 hours. It was very strange; almost like an allergic reaction. I felt fine, and did not have any issues, so I thought it was just him.
Then about a week ago my stomach started hurting. It was just low level stomach upset at first. Then a few days later it hit me. I went from low level stomach upset to curled up in a ball on the floor with stomach spasms. I passed out from the pain, and woke up 4 hours later. The major pain had subsided, but my stomach was still very upset. I figured I have food poisoning and gave it a few days. It has now been a week and a half, and the stomach pain has not subsided.
I think I have narrowed it down to SBIO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). All of my symptoms fit, and I am pretty sure it was caused by the raw maca powder. Either the enzymes left in the root caused it, or there was bacteria in the powder. After doing some more research, raw maca powder can cause digestive…
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Ziggy55 · 10 points
Yep, I learned this from Amazon reviews. Apparently, in Peru, it would be absurd to eat raw maca. It's like eating flour to them. It's sold in the United States for jacked up prices to health foodies who think raw = good. I know I fell for it. Luckily, I didn't feel any of the negative effects with the raw stuff but I'm not going to risk it again, especially after reading your experience. Next time I have the cash I'm going for the gelatinized stuff.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
You can also roast the raw stuff. I did, and will try it once my stomach is better.