Q: Whole World Botanicals’ label says not to combine any form of estrogen with Royal Maca. Yet I’ve been using Vagi-Fem® estrogen suppositories (for vaginal dryness) for the last two months, combining them with 2 capsules of Royal Maca daily for my menopausal symptoms. This combination works great for me. But is there something I
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Is it always a bad idea to combine low dose estrogen with Royal Maca?
Royal Maca® works two ways to promote Bone Health
Q: I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and my doctor wants me to take Fosomax or Actonel but I know someone taking Fosomax whose jaw bone disintegrated after taking this drug for a couple of years. I decided not to do it. I’m looking for something natural to support my bone strength. What product would
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My menopausal symptoms are extreme but I am very sensitive and can’t find my right dosage of Royal Maca
Q: What if you are taking Royal Maca but can’t seem to get your dosage right and still have some menopausal symptoms? For most women, taking Royal Maca is a breeze. They just follow the directions on the bottle and get fantastic results. But some women, for one reason or another, can’t seem to get
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Can my friend take Prozac or any other anti-anxiety medication together with Royal Maca?
Q: I have a 35 year old friend who has become filled with anxiety and sometimes she can’t even leave the house. She says it gets worse around her period. I have had such great results with Royal Maca for my mood swings around my period that I was wondering if it might help her.
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Will Royal Maca help rebuild shattered bone or bone fractures?
Q: My 86 year old mother has bone damage to her jaw most likely due to taking Actonel®, according to her dentist. Her doctor confirmed that her jaw bone is so badly shattered that she may need a bone transplant from another part of her body to help rebuild her jaw bone. Will taking Royal
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Will Royal Maca increase the testosterone level in a postmenopausal woman?
Many women experience a loss of sexual desire (low libido) during perimenopause or menopause. This may carry over into post-menopause. Fortunately, Royal Maca supports healthy sexual function in both women and men. Here is one of the many emails which Whole World Botanicals has received on this subject. Q: I’m a 50 year old post-menopausal
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What’s a Woman to do about Hormone Balance in Menopause if Royal Maca doesn’t work well for her?
This question comes up on a regular basis and most of these women simply aren’t taking the right dosage. For example, any number of women have emailed Whole World Botanicals explaining that they have tried one capsule a day of Royal Maca for their hot flashes and it isn’t working! That’s not surprising because most
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Petite, overweight, menopausal – How to dose Royal Maca®?
Q: I am 5ft. 1 in. and weigh 155 lbs. I have been in menopause more than a year and have been dealing with hot flashes every day. So far I don’t have any other symptoms like depression, vaginal dryness, etc. I bought your product in a health food store and was advised to start
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Royal Maca or Royal Camu for mood balance: Which is better?
Q: I am 50 years old and have been taking Royal Maca for the last five years for hormonal balance. I love the Royal Maca as it has helped a great deal and 2 caps once a day on an empty stomach seems to be the optimal dose for me. I tried increasing it to
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Is Royal Maca Plus for Women with DIM Good for Sex Drive?
Q: I am interested in finding out dosing for the Royal Maca Plus. I just purchased a bottle and it states that peri-menopausal women can take 1-2 capsules with food per day. I have no libido/sex drive and was wondering if the dosing can be adjusted/increased to help regain that. Please let me know as
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