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Hello, can i get pregnant after taking black maca root powder as part of my exercise routine 3 times a week while on depo shot when having unprotected sex? when i mix it with smoothies, will it interfere since it increases fertility as its benefits?

Q: hello, can i get pregnant after taking black maca root powder as part of my exercise routine 3 times a week while on depo shot when having unprotected sex? when i mix it with smoothies, will it interfere since it increases fertility as its benefits?

: This is an supplement not a medication and those who hawk it do not need to show it is safe or that it does what they claim. Discuss with your Dr. again it’s benefits are in the minds of the hucksters who sell it. BEWARE! And I am shouting.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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This is an supplement not a medication and those who hawk it do not need to show it is safe or that it does what they claim. Discuss with your Dr. again it’s benefits are in the minds of the hucksters who sell it. BEWARE! And I am shouting.

Answered 1/1/2023

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A member asked:

Hello, can i get pregnant after taking black maca root powder as part of my exercise routine 3 times a week while on depo shot when having unprotected sex? when i mix it with smoothies, will it interfere since it increases fertility as its benefits?

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