Maca liquid herbal extract

[3boobykins]

I bought some Herb Pharm brand liquid herbal extract of Maca this week--it was on sale for a great price, so I went with that instead of the powdered kind or capsules. The suggested dosage on the label is 30-50 drops, 3x daily. There are no mg. measurements listed. Should I just go for the 50 3x, more less?

Thx!

[avasmomm]

I just bought this today

Hi,

I just bought the same brand of Maca today. Are you still taking this? If so how has it worked for you? I was told by my herbalist at the store it was stronger than the capsules. He told me that 40 drops was equal to about 350mg but he said 350mg of the liquid would be much more potent than 550mg in the capsule.

[3boobykins]

I actually just started taking Maca Magic powder, because it's easier to measure the amount and add to a smoothie or yogurt. I was taking the Herb Pharm last cycle, and got pregnant but it was a chemical pregnancy, ended right at four weeks. I think the Herb Pharm is good though--I still have some and will take it when the powder runs out.

[avasmomm]

I had a chemical that ended right at 4 weeks last month too.

So how much of the Herb Pharm were you taking?

I was trying to do 100 drops twice a day but I think I need to cut back to 50 drops 3 times a day since I felt a little headachey when I took such a big dose.

What else are you taking besides the Maca?

[3boobykins]

I wasn't exactly measuring the Herb Pharm. I measured around 40-50 drops a few times to get an idea of where that would be on the dropper, then took about that much 3 times a day. I'm also taking, and was last cycle, maca and evening primrose--the combo of all these, or maybe just the epo, who knows, plus lots of water, really improved my cm. I ovulated normally this cycle, btw.

So sorry you had a chemical too, and I hope you get a bfp this cycle!

[MI_Dawn]

Originally Posted by 3boobykins

I actually just started taking Maca Magic powder, because it's easier to measure the amount and add to a smoothie or yogurt. I was taking the Herb Pharm last cycle, and got pregnant but it was a chemical pregnancy, ended right at four weeks. I think the Herb Pharm is good though--I still have some and will take it when the powder runs out.

How much powder are you taking? I put 1/2 tsp in oatmeal and it's just GROSS! I can't stand the stuff. I'm wondering how I can kill the taste in something... and adding it to vodka would be counterproductive!

[3boobykins]

I put the powder in a smoothie with some cocoa powder, yogurt, and frozen berries, or in a bowl of yogurt with cocoa. It just tastes kind of malty that way, and not unpleasant at all.

Vodka--LOL--Maca Martini, anyone?

[finnegansmom]

Originally Posted by MI_Dawn

and adding it to vodka would be counterproductive!

Maybe in a big chocolately mudslide?

I have to take the pills. I can eat things that smell foul. As it is now, I need to chase my 3 maca pills with Toberlones or munchkins. (oh did I mention I'm a health food nut?)