Tips for taking maca if you get heartburn

June 18, 2022 0 Comments

I have received quite a few questions about how to deal with maca powder and digestive issues like minor cramps or an upset stomach. This is generally due to the extra starch content found in raw Maca products and often the solution is as simple as switching to a cooked Maca powder called Gelatinized Maca.

Recently, however, I received a question about how to take Maca powder if you get heartburn. I’ve put together a list of my top tips to help you reap the benefits of Maca and avoid the discomfort of heartburn.

As a long time user of Maca powder as well as a natural health consultant, I have seen that it is very rare for people to get heartburn from Maca. But sometimes it happens. I’m not 100% sure what causes it. But I have discovered some things that can really help people overcome heartburn and other digestive issues when taking Maca products. Here is the list:

  1. For some people, raw Maca powder is too strong to digest due to its high concentration of starch. If you also have an upset stomach from Maca and heartburn, then you really should try Gelatinized Maca. The starch content has been removed, making it much easier to digest. Most people with sensitivity to raw maca powder do not report any problems with gelatinized maca.
  2. Be sure to get high-quality, fresh, certified organic Maca; that’s a big help. Some Maca powders have chemical fertilizer residues and have been sitting too long before being used. We certainly want to avoid this as much as possible.
  3. Try the Red Maca as it is the sweetest and most appetizing. Some people who have had problems with other Maca powders do well with Red Maca.
  4. Try taking Maca with yogurt, avocado, or milk or another fatty food; this often helps ease the stomach.
  5. Be sure to keep your doses small (less than a teaspoon at a time) until you feel like you can increase the amount.
  6. Avoid taking Maca with any type of fruit, this worsens heartburn.
  7. If all else fails, try taking Maca in combination with digestive enzymes. You can get them at your health food store. This has helped quite a few people, although quality enzymes are often expensive.

Also remember that maca is part of the mustard family and is naturally a bit spicy. But if you are using a good quality product with some fatty food, you should be able to swallow it without having any digestive problems. I really hope this helps and I wish you a great day!

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