Maca for Menopause Symptoms

Maca is a plant that resembles a radish. It is used as a food and for medicinal purposes, including relief of the frequency and intensity of menopausal symptoms. It has been used in South America for centuries.

How It Works

• Maca root does not contain estrogen, but it helps stimulate the body's production of hormones. Use of this herb helps menopausal women by balancing erratic hormones.

Benefits

• Benefits of using maca root include relief from hot flashes and vaginal dryness. Restoration of your hormone balance may also relieve moodiness, irritability, loss of libido and insomnia.

Considerations

• Maca offers an alternative to traditional hormone replacement therapy without the side effects. According to Menstruation.com, maca may take from two weeks to three months to take effect.

Dosage

• According to Epigee.org, recommended dose is 900 mg per day. Maca root is available in capsule form or in powder form.

Warning

• The FDA does not regulate herbal supplements. There is no guarantee of safety or effectiveness for any type of alternative medicine, including maca.