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Title: maca
Post by: Metallica on August 03, 2008, 07:26:12 pm

anyone use this? i find it to be very helpful in terms of increasing energy.

Title: Re: maca
Post by: boxcarguy07 on August 03, 2008, 08:01:22 pm

Yep, used to take mace... around 10-20 grams a day.
It definitely has nice effects, but I find I don't really need it anymore.

I still have 5 lbs of it  :-\    so I might be inclined to start using it again

Title: Re: maca
Post by: TylerDurden on August 03, 2008, 08:46:31 pm

I used to go in for adaptogenic herbs like Siberian Ginseng but they did nothing for me(well I was in such an awful state thanks to dairy, that no herb would have worked).

Here's a minor cautionary note re Maca which I found on wikipedia:-

"However, maca does contain glucosinolates, which can cause goitres when high consumption is combined with a diet low in iodine."

Title: Re: maca
Post by: Metallica on August 03, 2008, 08:57:17 pm

that might be bad for me since  i have hypothyroidism

Title: Re: maca
Post by: wodgina on August 03, 2008, 10:05:18 pm

What are your symptoms Metalica? how does a person find out they have it? self diagnosed?

Title: Re: maca
Post by: Metallica on August 04, 2008, 02:11:24 am

i actually have hashimotos ( which is an autoimmune disease)

i also have a whole host of fatty acid/ vitamin/ mineral deficiencies.

also i have extremely low testosterone levels, and weak adrenal functioning...


a doctor diagnosed me with these; i have got a massive amount of testing done;

i dont know if diet can help me or not anymore. i may need hormonal replacement

Title: Re: maca
Post by: boxcarguy07 on August 04, 2008, 02:53:05 am

Well, maca is known for its hormonal balancing properties and is used by alternative doctors in place of HRT with good results.

Title: Re: maca
Post by: TylerDurden on August 04, 2008, 05:36:42 pm

Quote from: Metallica on August 04, 2008, 02:11:24 am

i actually have hashimotos ( which is an autoimmune disease)

i also have a whole host of fatty acid/ vitamin/ mineral deficiencies.

also i have extremely low testosterone levels, and weak adrenal functioning...


a doctor diagnosed me with these; i have got a massive amount of testing done;

i dont know if diet can help me or not anymore. i may need hormonal replacement

Given that Hashimoto's is designated as an auto-immune disease, it would be a good idea to avoid raw dairy, in case you're currently eating raw butter etc. Dairy and grains are a really bad idea for those with auto-immune issues.

Title: Re: maca
Post by: wodgina on August 04, 2008, 07:40:29 pm

I've heard of Primal Dieters curing Grave's disease which sounds very similar to Hashimotos.

Title: Re: maca
Post by: Metallica on August 05, 2008, 12:05:44 am

yes i believe raw dairy flared up my antis quite a bit and made me very sick


im going todo a strict 100% paleo diet and retest all my hormones in 6-8 weeks to see if there is an improvement..

luckily my doctor allows me todo as much testing i want.

im going to put it to the test once and for all