# VitaminShoppe's Maca Root any good? **URL:** \ **Category:** Lounge\ **Created:** [July 25, 2009, 7:59pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993 "2009-07-25T19:59:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![thekidrg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e495f1/32.png) [@thekidrg](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/thekidrg)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 7:59pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/1 "2009-07-25T19:59:17Z")
I have one of these shoppe’s right near my house…I know these stores carry alot of bunk products though… just wanted to post a link of their products to see if anyone knows if they are worth purchasing… check it out.. [Search Results The Vitamin Shoppe](http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search/en/query.jsp?x=0&y=0&q=maca&intsource2=main&tab_selection=vitamins) ---
**Author:** ![Gegogi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/gegogi/32/1536_2.png) [@Gegogi](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Gegogi)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 8:52pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/2 "2009-07-25T20:52:56Z")
What’s Maca supposed to do? Put the lead back in your pencil? ---
**Author:** ![mikotorocks714](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/mikotorocks714/32/1509_2.png) [@mikotorocks714](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/mikotorocks714)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 9:09pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/3 "2009-07-25T21:09:33Z")
Pretty much Gegogi, although I think Tribulus and Longjack (Tongkat Ali; sounds like a freaking name for an old school boxer) may give better results, as I think Maca takes a while to work in your body. It’s supposed to help with hormones in your body somehow too. [Maca - Fresh Organic Peruvian Maca Root Maca Root Powder.](http://www.therootofthematter.ca/) is supposed to have high quality Maca, not sure if it’s still active though as it looks like the website hasn’t been updated in awhile. > [@Gegogi](#): > > What’s Maca supposed to do? Put the lead back in your pencil? ---
**Author:** ![johnny\_blaze79](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dbc845/32.png) [@johnny\_blaze79](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/johnny_blaze79)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 11:18pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/4 "2009-07-25T23:18:58Z")
one thing is keep in mind that Maca is extracted from plant meaning it is a food. Therefore, to notice any kind of effects, you must take between 1.5-3mg’s a day. Most tabs are only like 300mg or so, so you’d need to take at least 4 for the benefits. The benefits at least for me have been 1. more energy - no crashes during late afternoon 2. yes it does put “lead in your pencil” 3. and it actually increases the amount you ejaculate i take 3mg just about everyday, it is good stuff ---
**Author:** ![mikotorocks714](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/mikotorocks714/32/1509_2.png) [@mikotorocks714](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/mikotorocks714)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2009, 11:23pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/5 "2009-07-25T23:23:55Z")
That’s another thing too, you do need to take a shit load of pills with Maca. The link I posted sells a powdered form of it that is supposed to be pretty potent. Taste like you’re drinking mud though… > [@johnny\_blaze79](#): > > one thing is keep in mind that Maca is extracted from plant meaning it is a food. Therefore, to notice any kind of effects, you must take between 1.5-3mg’s a day. Most tabs are only like 300mg or so, so you’d need to take at least 4 for the benefits. > > The benefits at least for me have been > > 1. more energy - no crashes during late afternoon > 2. yes it does put “lead in your pencil” > 3. and it actually increases the amount you ejaculate > > i take 3mg just about everyday, it is good stuff ---
**Author:** ![thekidrg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e495f1/32.png) [@thekidrg](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/thekidrg)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 12:40am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/6 "2009-07-26T00:40:29Z")
What do you mean “you need to take a shitload of pills with Maca?” ---
**Author:** ![Gegogi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/gegogi/32/1536_2.png) [@Gegogi](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Gegogi)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 12:43am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/7 "2009-07-26T00:43:32Z")
Ah dunno, got plenty 'o lead in the old pencil and sometimes wish I could tone it down a bit. Too distracting from the important things in life. I’ll totally organic and grow most of my own food (year around as Honolulu is tropical). Pretty hard to beat the “feel good” from natural raw foods. ---
**Author:** ![mikotorocks714](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/mikotorocks714/32/1509_2.png) [@mikotorocks714](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/mikotorocks714)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 12:50am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/8 "2009-07-26T00:50:29Z")
This is what I mean by you need to take a shit load of pills. > [@johnny\_blaze79](#): > > one thing is keep in mind that Maca is extracted from plant meaning it is a food. Therefore, to notice any kind of effects, you must take between 1.5-3mg’s a day. Most tabs are only like 300mg or so, so you’d need to take at least 4 for the benefits. > [@thekidrg](#): > > What do you mean “you need to take a shitload of pills with Maca?” ---
**Author:** ![mikotorocks714](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/mikotorocks714/32/1509_2.png) [@mikotorocks714](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/mikotorocks714)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 12:51am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/9 "2009-07-26T00:51:16Z")
Probably cheaper too, considering how expensive organic food goes for. > [@Gegogi](#): > > Ah dunno, got plenty 'o lead in the old pencil and sometimes wish I could tone it down a bit. Too distracting from the important things in life. I’ll totally organic and grow most of my own food (year around as Honolulu is tropical). Pretty hard to beat the “feel good” from natural raw foods. ---
**Author:** ![johnny\_blaze79](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dbc845/32.png) [@johnny\_blaze79](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/johnny_blaze79)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 2:22pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/10 "2009-07-26T14:22:17Z")
> [@mikotorocks714](#): > > Probably cheaper too, considering how expensive organic food goes for. yes you are correct, buying it in powder is a LOT more cost effective. Give it a shot, start off by taking 500mg, and slowly up it, there is no one magic amount, but 1.5-3grams is what will work for u ---
**Author:** ![ToBeOrNotToBe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eb9ed0/32.png) [@ToBeOrNotToBe](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/ToBeOrNotToBe)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 2:36pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/11 "2009-07-26T14:36:15Z")
Maca does work but it takes some weeks until you feel it working if you’re taking just 1-2 gr per day. ---
**Author:** ![M\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@M\_M](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/M_M)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 3:10pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/12 "2009-07-26T15:10:52Z")
DPS Nutrition has NOW FOODS’ Maca at 3.90 for 100 (500g caps) and 9.90 for 250 (500g caps). I always compare other places with their prices, and they are cheaper 90% of the time. [Now Foods at DPS Nutrition - The Nation’s leader in Discount Nutrition](http://www.dpsnutrition.net/get_by_115.htm) NOW FOODS are suppose to be a good company as well. ---
**Author:** ![mikotorocks714](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/mikotorocks714/32/1509_2.png) [@mikotorocks714](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/mikotorocks714)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 3:13pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/13 "2009-07-26T15:13:14Z")
I’m a NOW Foods whore, great products with great prices. Especially at [bodybuilding.com](http://bodybuilding.com) too, plus the 10% coupon code that’s easily obtainable. > [@M\_M](#): > > DPS Nutrition has NOW FOODS’ Maca at 3.90 for 100 (500g caps) and 9.90 for 250 (500g caps). I always compare other places with their prices, and they are cheaper 90% of the time. > > [Now Foods at DPS Nutrition - The Nation’s leader in Discount Nutrition](http://www.dpsnutrition.net/get_by_115.htm) > > NOW FOODS are suppose to be a good company as well. ---
**Author:** ![M\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@M\_M](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/M_M)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 3:17pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/14 "2009-07-26T15:17:59Z")
> [@mikotorocks714](#): > > I’m a NOW Foods whore, great products with great prices. Especially at [bodybuilding.com](http://bodybuilding.com) too, plus the 10% coupon code that’s easily obtainable. Yes, but DPS Nutrition is cheaper, and they have discount codes as well. Check it out against BB’s prices. Save a buck or two! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![mikotorocks714](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/mikotorocks714/32/1509_2.png) [@mikotorocks714](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/mikotorocks714)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 3:28pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/15 "2009-07-26T15:28:03Z")
Will do! Don’t mind saving some bucks on NOW. I can’t stop speaking highly of this company though, I get my L-Carnitine and Acetyl L- Carnitine from them and the prices are great, considering these two products are very expensive elsewhere. Plus the quality is amazing. > [@M\_M](#): > > Yes, but DPS Nutrition is cheaper, and they have discount codes as well. Check it out against BB’s prices. Save a buck or two! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![peregrine](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/peregrine/32/499_2.png) [@peregrine](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/peregrine)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 4:00pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/16 "2009-07-26T16:00:48Z")
> [@ToBeOrNotToBe](#): > > Maca does work but it takes some weeks until you feel it working if you’re taking just 1-2 gr per day. If your looking to add lead to the pencil try horny goat weed. It takes about a week to kick in and is usually cheaper than maca. Don’t take it if your single though, as your arms seem to get tired.😛 ---
**Author:** ![M\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@M\_M](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/M_M)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 4:06pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/17 "2009-07-26T16:06:24Z")
> [@peregrine](#): > > If your looking to add lead to the pencil try horny goat weed. It takes about a week to kick in and is usually cheaper than maca. Don’t take it if your single though, as your arms seem to get tired.😛 I’ve read that Maca and HGW makes a nice couple. I gave it a weeks run, but I felt no difference. Always wanting to feel 16 again. If you’re speaking from experience … which brand have you tried? ---
**Author:** ![peregrine](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/peregrine/32/499_2.png) [@peregrine](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/peregrine)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 4:30pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/18 "2009-07-26T16:30:29Z")
> [@M\_M](#): > > I’ve read that Maca and HGW makes a nice couple. I gave it a weeks run, but I felt no difference. > > Always wanting to feel 16 again. If you’re speaking from experience … which brand have you tried? Sorry M&M, my last statement wasn’t entirely accurate. The product I’m using is Natures Bounty. It contains 500mg for HGW and 300mg of MacaPure per serving. I started taking it a few years ago while dating a sexual tyrannosaurus. She picked it up from Walmart for less than $8. I have a healthy sexual appetite but this took it to the next level. As Gegogi said, it takes away from other important things in life. 🙄 It took a week or so to kick in, but the results were impressive. Cheers. ---
**Author:** ![M\_M](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@M\_M](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/M_M)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 4:51pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/19 "2009-07-26T16:51:28Z")
> [@peregrine](#): > > Sorry M&M, my last statement wasn’t entirely accurate. The product I’m using is Natures Bounty. It contains 500mg for HGW and 300mg of MacaPure per serving. I started taking it a few years ago while dating a sexual tyrannosaurus. She picked it up from Walmart for less than $8. I have a healthy sexual appetite but this took it to the next level. As Gegogi said, it takes away from other important things in life. 🙄 It took a week or so to kick in, but the results were impressive. Cheers. I’ve heard of Natures Bounty … I see a lot of it in our local Health Food Store (expensive as $hit, since it’s the only ONE in our little town). I bought Now Foods’ L-arginine from them for 18.00, and has now gone up to 21.00 … DPS Nutrition has it for 8.95! What’s the name of the product? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![peregrine](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/peregrine/32/499_2.png) [@peregrine](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/peregrine)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2009, 5:02pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993/20 "2009-07-26T17:02:37Z")
> [@M\_M](#): > > I’ve heard of Natures Bounty … I see a lot of it in our local Health Food Store (expensive as $hit, since it’s the only ONE in our little town). I bought Now Foods’ L-arginine from them for 18.00, and has now gone up to 21.00 … DPS Nutrition has it for 8.95! > > What’s the name of the product? > > Thanks! [Buy Nature’s Bounty Horny Goat Weed with Maca, Capsules Online at drugstore.com](http://www.drugstore.com/qxp69722_333181_sespider/natures_bounty/horny_goat_weed_with_maca_capsules.htm) There might be better manufacturers, but this one works for me and is inexpensive compared to others. If you try it use the whole bottle before giving up. Some websites claim 7-14 days before kicking in. I doubled the dosage for a week before going to Thailand. 😃 [Next page](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/vitaminshoppes-maca-root-any-good/30993.md?page=2)