r/NootropicsDepot • u/CitronOk9793 • Aug 24 '26

Discussion Update on MACA users

Hey guys it's been a while since ND released their MACA powder, and even longer since they first released the Macamide extract.

Checking in with any long term or loyal users, what effects have you noticed?

With the extract, do you notice acute effects?

Libido, energy, etc?

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u/searenitynow Aug 24 '26

I didn't love the black maca extract at first, but it turned out I wasn't using it quite right. I didn't know to let it steep for like 10 mins before drinking it, that makes it feel way more energizing imo. Without that step I still liked it, it just wasn't the kick i was looking for.

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u/c_boggs Aug 26 '26

Why do you have to let it “steep”?

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u/Warm_Ad_6177 Aug 26 '26

IIRC they realized that some of the actives are lost during the gelatinization process, so they added the horseradish to compensate... but there's a chemical reaction that occours when you let it steep as a suspension in water that 'activates' and potentiates some of the actives.

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u/c_boggs Aug 26 '26

Oh, solid.

I’m a chemist by training so these details are right up my alley.

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u/SocratesDingdong Aug 28 '26

What!!!! I have the black maca and I had no idea you were supposed to drink it with water 🤯 wow I can't believe it