Femmenessence MacaLife – Clinically Proven for Perimenopause, Women’s Natural Hormone Balance Supplements, Relief of Hot Flashes, Mood Swings, Dryness, 120 Organic Maca Root Capsules, 60-Day Supply

I'm a skeptic by nature, so my expectations for this product weren't high. It was recommended to me by a friend who learned about it from her doctor, and used it with success to improve her energy levels. While pre-menopausal energy levels were a concern for me, the main motivation in trying the product was that hot flashes were pretty much ruining my work life and my ability to sleep. So I gave it a try. I took just one capsule a day for about a week, and one morning I woke up and realized I hadn't had a hot flash all night. I was jubilant -- no more night sweats and hot flashes. I can hardly convey how much maca has improved my life. . .it was like a minor miracle. The package instructions recommend a higher dosage than I use, but if I take two capsules, it keeps me up at night. My energy level the first couple of weeks was amazing -- I felt like the Energizer bunny -- which spurred me to investigate maca. There was little useful information on the internet, but I came to find out the maca is used frequently in Peru, where it grows, as an energy booster. I've been told by a friend who spent 2 months in Peru, that maca gets sprinkled on things the same way we sprinkle salt. In order to test if it was the maca that stopped my hot flashes rather than some other coincidence, I stopped taking it for 10 days. The hot flashes returned. I don't know if maca works for all women, but for me it has been a total lifesaver. I encourage anyone who is suffering to give it a try. It's not a hormone therapy; it works by supporting the body's hormone production system. So far, no negative side effects, and at least three positive areas of marked improvement. I an eternally grateful to have found this product; I can't imagine the torture of suffering years of hot flashes and night sweats.UPDATE: the product stopped working in regard to the hot flashes after 3 or 4 months. It was; however, worth it to have the 4 months of relief during the worst of the suffering, so no regrets. I find it still has other beneficial effects, and would still recommend it.

This has helped tremendously with perimenopause symptoms. I'm over peri now but a year ago I was struggling with hormone fluctuations, feelings of under skin crawling and phantom bug bites, as well as some hair loss. Macalife really helped reduce these symptoms AND helped with my hair growing back (which I think more due to the potassium since I drink coffee and tea daily and both those can burn up Magnesium and potassium by the body but still it did help with my hair growing back). Great product though I think it's overpriced.

This product is wonderful. I have used it off and on for 3 years. I use it generally 3 months at a time. It has assisted in my cycle being more regulated. I have also noticed a huge difference in menstrual symptoms. It is definitely worth a try if you have any cycle struggles.

If I could give zero stars I would. This came highly recommended by a friend and the positive reviews gave me hope. I started suffering from night sweats and hot flashes in May and my sleep has been severely compromised. I was exhausted, and an emotional wreck; not sure how much of that us due to lack of sleep or peri menopause, but what's the difference?I really wanted this to work for me, but it's been a solid month and I've followed the directions to the letter and I've seen no change at all. I'm debating whether to give this product another month or move on and try something else. VERY disappointed.UPDATE: 7/20/2014 Holy Maca!My original purchase date was 6/11 and I started raking this on 6/13 when it arrived. I wrote my original review one month later having experienced no relief. Probably about 2-3 days later after leaving that review, the stuff kicked in. It was near the end of the day and I realized, not only did I not experience a hot flash that day, but was not wakened with night sweats the evening prior. I'm still symptom free and my next box arrived so I'll be busting it open.I won't say I'm 100% symptom free. I still feel the hot flashes starting to come on, but then it's like my body shuts it down before it takes hold. It is such a relief not to be plagued by them and now that I'm able to sleep through the night, I no longer feel like I'm slowly losing my mind. I'll update again further on down the road to see if it's still doing it's thing.UPDATE: 8/26/2014Ok, NOW I can say I am 100% symptom free! I'm guessing about a week or two after my last review ALL symptoms of hot flashes and night sweats were gone. I have been fully restored to my human self; no craziness or sleepless nights. In all seriousness, I feel like my old self. There is a recommendation that you take a week (I believe) off after 4 months on this. I'll definitely update after that once I see if there is any recurrence of HFs or NSs. I do sometimes at present forget a dosage during the day, but it hasn't had any negative effects. I also have not experienced any side effects from this product at all. At present, I am one very happy camper.

I’ve been taking this supplement for a little over a year, and I’m very glad I found them. They have done what the package says they will do. I am happier, more relaxed, have more energy, and really enjoying being a woman, ;) They don’t help you lose weight in the way weight supplements do, but they help you feel like yourself again so you can focus on losing weight, if that is your goal. They are a bit pricey, but completely worth the money, imo.