How to Use Maca
Instructions
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Choose between taking maca in capsule form or using the powder form. Therootofthematter.ca advises that you can take maca with or without accompanying food; however, if your digestive system is sensitive, you will be better off taking it with food. Tablets and extracts are also available, according to macatalk.com (see Resources).
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Mix maca in a glass of water and drink it straight.
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Put the maca powder in cereal, either hot or cold.
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Make a protein shake or a smoothie and put the maca powder in it.
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Combine the maca powder with fruit juice, although this may cause gas, according to Therootofthematter.ca (see Resources).
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Purchase organic maca. According to squidoo.com, the fields in the Andes where maca is grown are sometimes contaminated by the area mines. If you purchase non-organic maca, you may be buying a product that has mercury in it, and you risk getting mercury or lead poisoning (see Resources).
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