02-11-2014, 00:13
Hi Odile!
Any mentioning of Maca possibly increasing DHEA/cortisol production that I had read referred to situations when this was desirable due to peoples's low levels.
Studies have come to the conclusion that Maca probably does not increase Testosterone levels in men and that its libido-raising action happens via a different pathway than by way of increasing T.
Maca is known for acting as an adaptogene, balancing hormones by way of acting on the glands (hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals, pineal, thyroid...).
With the high amount of Maca I am taking and my disposition for a rather high level of androgenes, I think I would have noticed further imbalance. The only thing I noticed though was a very positive change in my hip and bust measurements... Plus, a real craving for my Maca every day. But this of course is how my body reacts and doesn't mean that others would experience the same on my regimen.
Big boobie vibes to you!
Any mentioning of Maca possibly increasing DHEA/cortisol production that I had read referred to situations when this was desirable due to peoples's low levels.
Studies have come to the conclusion that Maca probably does not increase Testosterone levels in men and that its libido-raising action happens via a different pathway than by way of increasing T.
Maca is known for acting as an adaptogene, balancing hormones by way of acting on the glands (hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals, pineal, thyroid...).
With the high amount of Maca I am taking and my disposition for a rather high level of androgenes, I think I would have noticed further imbalance. The only thing I noticed though was a very positive change in my hip and bust measurements... Plus, a real craving for my Maca every day. But this of course is how my body reacts and doesn't mean that others would experience the same on my regimen.
Big boobie vibes to you!