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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jesus420foryoursins · 2 points
Yeah it does say "Not pasteurized" in the product description. I think you nailed it on the head with bacterial origin. In that case I would definitely recommend those supps I mentioned in my first post. I would also recommend Pau D'Arco.
As a side note: I used to use Vitacost but now buy supps from either Amazon (I have Prime), iHerb, or Liftmode (for nootropics). Shipping is always faster and cheaper/free.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
Yeah, I have Prime now, so I am starting to use that more. I use vitacost if I am making purchases over $50, since it's free shipping.