Maca Magic Powder Jar, 1.1 Pound

I only buy Maca Magic. I find that it has a better taste than the others. It tastes a bit like the "malted" in the middle of malted milk balls. I use it pretty much in every smoothie I make, as well as home made almond milk that I make and it lends a great taste in addition to it's healthful adaptogenic properties.For those interested, here's my home made almond milk recipe - it is SIGNIFICANTLY better than the watery, additive laden stuff found in the stores (including the organic brands, with their highly allergenic carrageenan and other gums/thickeners...)Super Yummy Maca enhanced Almond milk:1. Soak (fully covered by water and inch above the top of the almonds) about 1 cup of almonds overnight (they'll absorb some of the water and puff up a bit...)2. Drain and do a basic rinse of the almonds3. Add to your vitamix (or other high-powered blender) and add fresh water until the blender container is about 3/4 filled.4. Grind it up well till the bits are pretty tiny and no big chunks are seen.5. Strain it out with a nut-milk bag (much, much easier than cheese cloth)  Nut Milk Bag- New & Improved!  - the way I do this is: have a very large bowl, put the bag in, holding the top up and open, then pour the ground up nut/water mix into the bag. set the bowl below a kitchen cabinet and hang the string of the nut milk bag on the knob of the upper cabinet (so you have the filled bag hanging over the bowl.) Twist the top a few times so that when you squeeze the bag the goop doesn't come out the top into your bowl, then squeeze the milk out of the bag. What will be left is just the almond pulp. Some folks use this for cookies or other baking, or you can feed it to your chickens (if you have some) or toss it - your call.6. Pour the nut milk back into your vitamix/blender and add the following:1 tbsp vanilla1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt (start with less, but don't omit - it won't taste right...)1 heaping scoop of maca powder (do two if you like it, but start with one to see...)sweetener to taste: 6-8 pitted dates, or a couple tbsp's of honeyIf planning to drink right away put in ice cubes & water till about 1 1/2 inches from top of blender, or just use water if you don't care to have it cold right away.7. blend until dates have no big chunks, or until well blended if not using dates.8. taste test and see if you need more sweetness. If it is sweet but is "missing something" it is the salt - the salt enhances the sweet and makes it richer (always use some salt in sweet dishes...)This will keep about a week in the fridge, but ours is usually gone w/in 4-5 days max.Once you drink this you'll never buy store bought again!

I used this product consistently for about two weeks every day and noted no change in my energy level. It was recommended by a friend for my pre-menopausal hot flashes since she said it helped her with her libido and flashes. I can't say that it worked because I probably didn't use it for long enough. The reason I didn't use it all was the taste! It's not pleasant to me. A 1/2 teaspoon overpowers the usually pleasant taste of my green smoothies,

Can't tell if it helps, but received quickly and as described.

I had been using this for a couple of years because it is a good product. But since last October the price has doubled. So I am switching to a different brand. This product is very good but not at the price it is at now. I have had cancer twice and meningitis in the last few years and the chemo and surgery did a lot of damage to my extremities so I need some help now and this does that. It also gives a person energy. But this company is getting a little carried away with their pricing. There are other good brands of Maca brands on Amazon if you check around.

I started with 1/2 teaspoon the lowest recommended dosage. And I got a migraine...I am no stranger to migraine's having a history of this ailment I thought it might be a flair up (I had quit having them so severe and so often and I didn't want to return to them). After waiting a week I went to the smallest measurement a smidgen (yes they do have measuring spoons this small). And I did it for four days, everyday my headache got worse and worse...not quite a migraine but it was building up to it. I quit taking the Maca Magic, after it worked its way out of my system the headache's went away.Having said that I have a very sensitive system and I usually have to take the lowest does or smaller. I have a hormonal disorder called PCOS and Maca was recommended to me to help with this condition. I would be interested to see how others with PCOS are doing with this Dietary Supplement...now I am stuck with this giant container of this stuff.

Much cheaper on Amazon than Whole Foods Market. This rating is based on taste, the product I bought was great in terms of packaging and quality.2 stars: I've tried everything to make Maca palatable...nothing works. The "malty" flavor is also bitter. Buy capsules if you're a stickler for taste. If not, yeah, buy this.

I have used Maca off an on for years, and I always gravitate back to this brand for its cost and effectiveness.I put a tablespoon (or so) in my smoothie and it's easily dissolved.The effects are subtle, not super intense, but definitely noticeable. For me it takes taking it awhile to really notice the effects, especially in the libido department, but I did notice a difference! If you are no longer a spring chicken and need some 'boosting in the boudoir', not to mention some overall energy, this might help.It is said to be an 'adaptogen', a substance that somehow 'balances' overall systems, and mediates stress response. It is supposed to work equally well on men and women. I don't think there is any downside to this product, but it's always wise to start out slowly, like with just a teaspoon, just in case you are one of the rare sensitive people.

This is the best Maca for my money, I used a couple of others, gelatainized, didn't notice anything, however this does make you know you're taking it. I bought this about 6-8 years ago when Maca was being touted for a libido boost. When I saw Amazon had it, I snapped it up. Forget the gelatainized Maca, this is a very fine easy to use powder that mixes well in a smoothie.Also some of you may have heard that there are 3 different Maca roots, White, Black and a pickish one, Doesn't matter at all, just buy this one it works.Men: When you first start taking this, you may notice a subtle but real boost to your anatomy! Physically! More full of life as it were.Women: you want a little lust in your man, buy him this and just tell him it's a vitamin...honey!Hope this helps someone!