Maca belongs to the nutraceutical food category and has a high level of nutrients. However, the use of maca may cause allergic symptoms such as itching, tingling or swelling of the throat as well as rashes and redness of the skin. Maca is not recommended for thyroid patients.
Maca, also known as maca, is a cruciferous plant from South America that contains a variety of amino acids, mustard oil glycosides, alkaloids, macaene, maca polysaccharides, macamide and other nutrients. These nutrients have the effect of relieving fatigue, enhancing energy, and maintaining a healthy endocrine state. However, due to the limited content in maca, maca cannot prevent and treat diseases.
The use of maca may cause symptoms such as dry mouth, constipation, itching and pain in the throat. Allergic symptoms such as red, itchy skin and rashes may also occur. Maca has a compound called thioglucose, which in combination with iodine may cause swelling of the thyroid gland, so it is not recommended for thyroid patients. It is also not suitable for pregnant and lactating women as well as minors.
Therefore, if you want to take maca to be under the guidance of a professional doctor medication, to avoid blind consumption or consumption of excessive lead to adverse consequences.