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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_julain · 2 points
This might sound a bit weird, but try eating a few cloves of raw garlic for a few days. I mean, literally take cloves of raw garlic, chew them, then swallow it down with water. There is A LOT of evidence that it has strong anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. It cleared some intestinal infection up for me in a few days, it's worth a shot. Try it for two days even and see if you feel better. If it works, it sure sucks less than antibiotics.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
I've done that when I was sick before. It seems to help. Funny enough, kratom has been shown to be antimicrobial and a good antioxidant. I took some last night before my Thai food and I feel a little better today. I think it actually helped! I might have some more today and see what happens. I'll eat some garlic cloves for good measure too!