Does maca help with weight gain?

Please be careful before using maca root to gain weight. I tried taking herbal supplements to gain weight a few years ago without consulting a doctor, and it ended up messing up my thyroid levels severely. Always get a professional medical opinion first.

Yes, it mostly helps by improving energy and balancing hormones, which can help with muscle gain if you are eating well.

Beta, if you want to gain healthy weight, focus on eating bananas, milk, nuts, and home-cooked ghee. Maca is just a supplement that might help with strength, but it cannot replace real wholesome food.

I spent months trying random supplements like maca to fix my fatigue and sudden weight loss, ignoring the real issue until it became severe. Please go get your basic blood panel and thyroid checked by a doctor first instead of relying on herbs.

Maca powder is quite expensive in India compared to local foods. Before spending money on it, spend 500 rupees on a basic health checkup to make sure you don't have any vitamin deficiencies that are keeping you underweight.

I have been researching maca for weight gain but I am so scared it might cause acne or mood swings because of the hormonal connection. Has anyone here actually gained muscle using it without getting bad side effects?