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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pavs · 2 points
Seriously? Are you getting so much energy from this shit, you just have to try it out again in whatever format? Thats just silly. Does it give you more energy than caffeine? If not, throw this shit out and forget about it.
Also, if this shit it giving you energy and if its noticeable, than it not a Nootropics.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
It definitely works. I roasted mine at 300*F for an hour. Anything that was in it is dead now, and all the starches have been broken down. It should be safe. Not sure if I'll try it again or throw it out.
Also, if this shit it giving you energy and if its noticeable, than it not a Nootropics.
What do you mean by that? Phenylpiracetam gives me noticeable energy, and it's a nootropic.