Picture this: There’s this little tuber named maca that’s really powerful. Found in health circles, this tiny root comes with the promise of vitality, mood elevation, increased libido. But mess it up, due to your own body weight and determining how much you need is tricky.
Starting with the basics shall we. maca root dosage by body weight is somewhat like coffee in that too little wont do and too much could induce jitteriness, or worse. Typically, the regimen calls for 1,500 mg to 3,000 mg per day. That being said, one size doesn’t fit all. Think back to putting on a hat; if it’s too big, you’ll look like a six-year-old playing dress-up. One Xanax; and now we’re talking. Your body craves that perfect fit.
There’s a sneaky weightish relevancy going on here too. Jumping into the same pool as a 200-pounder, a 120-pound man would be diving in way over his head. Think having a drink: how much you down depends on how big you are. Some authorities propose a range of 10 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. You’re 50 kg, so they say? That equates to roughly 500 mg for you. How about someone weighing in at 90 kg (200 lbs); that person could be closer to 900 mg.
Still feeling a little too much math-y? Tread lightly, and test out the waters. If you’re spinning, speak to other maca fans or even go to the doctors. Sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error.
Raised on “more is more”? Not the case here. Should you ever over-maca you could get indigestion, insomnia or even a racing heart. Your body will tell you quickly if you’ve ventured past your limits. As if it was giving away the ending of a movie-listen to it.
Some people make maca oatmeal or smoothies. Others just plug their nose and toss it back. But regardless, if you are going to take it, lean heavily on your own taste buds for advice. If the taste is unbearable, maca capsules might be your pill to bliss.
Remember, looking for what is best is an adventure. Pun intended. Get in sync with your body; find your pace; listen to what it has to say. Because time is too short for you to settle for anything less than feeling grand eh.