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A member asked:
Due to its ability to supposedly assist with fertility does maca root cancel out birth control?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Maca: There's very little scientific work done on maca root. There are many claims and some published work but nothing impressive. To answer your question is my guess is it is likely completely safe with bc. There is a large population that have maca in their diet and there are no adverse effects. Also the suggested fertility benefit claims revolve around semen quality and libido. Perhaps use spermaci.
Answered 6/9/2015
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No: It does not affect birth control and it does not affect fertility.
Answered 7/7/2013
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