Maca powder?

There's been a lot of talk on here about the role of phytoestrogens which is the kind of estrogen found in Maca powder. It's also found in milk thistle, soy, and a lot of other stuff. I've read some things that say that plant based phytoestrogens are protective, and others warning those with bc about their estrogen enhancing effects. The advice I've always gotten is to steer away from them until we know more. I just keep reading for the latest information. I do take milk thistle. They say the seed used to make supplements is not estrogen producing like the plant/leaves, but I don't know. I've just read enough things that make me realize that I want to take it. Don't know how it's going to turn out. We're our own guinea pigs, but we just gotta make the best decisions for ourselves that we can based on the knowledge we have. I have taken maca, but it was years ago, I remember enjoying it's benefits although i only took it for a few weeks and stopped, just got out of the habit of taking it and I think it got old and I wound up throwing it out. Sorry, I can't help more, but just wanted you to know that I understand your kunundrum.

I recall maca from Peru being marketed as an herbal Viagra.

Momine had talked about on another thread that they are currently doing some clinical research/trials on phytoestrogens. I forget who is doing it, but we will definately be following up on the boards about this. Many of us are waiting on some hard data. Imagine if we could offer our body's systems something protective that was lost from natural or induced menopause, and know that it won't harm and may even help. That's what I'm hoping the hard data will find, but it may be years before we know. *sigh* 

Maca powder was a suggestion from my adult daughter who had three years of exhaustion and is now somewhat improved. Her dad with a heart condition, is taking it too. They swear by it. My ability to do my job requires that the exhaustion I've been having gets better. So I tried it last night, and now today. This is the website I checked: http://wholeworldbotanicals.com/interview . Seems like its recommended for a few different conditions. I'm worried about estrogenic effects also. I have been trying many things to keep my estrogen level lower. One thing, it is possible to get eggs that are "soy free" meaning that the producer does not feed Soy (or GMO soy) to the chickens.

My user name used to be Tomatoman, and I don't know what happened to it, but I would hope to get that name back.

I have just started taking the Maca powder. Just a very small amount as I am sensitive to things. I too have read the concerns about it for breast cancer pt. I just think they have to say that cause there isn't enough studies done. However, after going into full menopause as soon as chemo started.. and dealing with horrendous hot flashes for the past 3 yrs. Also my energy is tanking and my libido is nonexistent! I have tried other things but haven't gotten results. I feel good otherwise. I'm active and generally healthy. So I don't want to just expect feeling like this. Like oh well this is just how it's going to be. So I'm giving it a go.Its to soon to say whether it's helping.

There is also a supplement called DIM. some take it with the Maca or by Itself. It is also supposed to help balance estrogen. And it supposed to also add like an estrogen blocker for the bad estrogen

hi, I’m wondering if you stuck with the Maca and now it’s going? My cancer coach recommends organic soy and flax for ER PR + CA - true so much conflicting info. Maca was recently recommended to me to help with sleep. I’m a little nervous so I’d love to hear of you found out more! Thanks