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I'm currently on birth control (lutera) & i was thinking of taking organic maca for energy (currently in college). will maca mess up birth control?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : There are limited studies but maca is not known for affecting birth control.

Answered 10/13/2013

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