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4.5
well I have taken this product for a week now and it's seemed to help with the energy level for I have noticed that I am not feeling as tired during the day and feel more rested when I wake up. I feel a little more invigorated is the best description for I am more active during the day and at almost 70 that's a bonus. also there is no aftertaste after swallowing the capsules. I will be ordering these maca capsules again and see what the effects will be taking them for a few months.Yeah, this product is more expensive than other Maca supplements you can find but there is a good reason for that - it is BLACK MACA.Black Maca is the rarest type of the Peruvian root, black maca provides the most antioxidants out of the three varieties, red and yellow being the other 2. "Men's Maca" or Black Maca is a particularly potent variety when it comes to increasing sperm count and sperm mobility in men. For this reason, it can be beneficial for couples who are trying to conceive, as it increases libido for men and women as well! In comparison, Yellow Maca has shown a moderate effect on sperm count and sex drive, and red maca was helpful with improving women's fertility levels. Typically when purchasing Maca supplements what is in them is yellow Maca as it is the cheapest and most readily available.Black Maca has been shown to improve cognitive capacity (brain fog), brain function, energy, mental focus, mental health (antidepressant), physical performance, male fertility, sexual function and libido.Depending on why you are purchasing Maca it very well may be worth it to invest the few extra dollars to get the proper type of the root in order to experience the true benefit you hope to achieve.The truth is not all supplements are created even close to equally. This is a perfect example of where understanding the facts behind the supplement makes a huge difference in the results you will experience.This is an outstanding product - for men who have been taking a generic Maca try this and experience the difference, you will be AMAZED!This is good stuff, with all the right certifications including organic. It's mace, it's effective, and it's quality. It's also kinda pricey. I think I'll stick to buying bulk powder rather than going with expensive capsules.There are three forms of maca, yellow, red and black. Yellow is the more common version, and is usually the least expensive. Red maca is recommended for women, and black maca for men. Maca is an adaptogen, and the red/black versions possibly affect hormonal balances (thus the guidance of red:women, black:men). However, I think that there are no real adverse effects if men took red maca, and women ingested black maca.Maca is considered a superfood. I consume at least a tablespoon (in coffee) of yellow maca, daily. This supplement's only ingredient is black maca powder. Each capsule supplies 500mg, with 2 capsules being the suggested serving. Since I already ingest yellow maca, I'll be taking one capsule per day, to augment the yellow macs intake.The bottle label had certifications/badges for USDA Organic and CCOF. These two organic certifications are excellent representation of the official organic state of the black maca.Black maca tends to be expensive. So, combined with the convenience of being in an organic vegetable capsule, this organic black maca powder supplement is reasonably priced.Based on these observations, this black maca supplement earns a 4.5 - 4.75 star rating, with a high level recommendation.Perfect choice MACA for a vegan: certified organic, created with non-GMO plant material, and no animal or animal0derived components.The product listing is light on details, so I would suggest adding more information about MACA, it's source, and what benefits it purports to offer. I take MACA to boost my energy levels. I generally take one tablet around 1 PM with a full glass of water and a short walk and find that my mid-afternoon slump is greatly diminished.This formulation recommends two tablets once a day. With a 60-capsule bottle, it's a month's supply.Well priced at about $15, this is a good MACA supplement, and I recommend it.For some years, I have relied on aveena sativa, gotu kola, and maca to put a little lead in my ancient pistol, if you catch my drift.This maca seems to do the job and costs just $10 for a month's supply.Two pencils up!I like taking this Maca supplement because I believe that it is nutritious, helps improve my mood and boost sports performance and energy.This is an excellent product. I love the ingredients. It's a plus that they are both vegan and organic.I find the pills easy to take.I can't point to any specific improvements from taking the supplements. But I definitely feel energetic when I take them.Highly recommended!!!