Compare Supplements

Side-by-side comparison of 2 supplements

Mac5.5

Maca

High safety

Mcp6.0

Mucuna Pruriens

Moderate safety

Evidence

Likely helps

Evidence Score5.5/10

Studies: 38

Meta-analyses: 2

Likely helps

Evidence Score6/10

Studies: 31

Meta-analyses: 0

Outcome Verdicts

Fertility supportToo few graded studies

Plain-language verdict per shared outcome, pooled from the studies behind each supplement. Shows which one the evidence backs for the same goal.

Pooled effect-size head-to-headBeta

Direct side-by-side from the meta-analysis. Each row is an outcome where ≥2 of your selected supplements have pooled data. Best effect per row highlighted.

Outcome	Maca	Mucuna Pruriens
Fertility support — Sperm Concentration + better · M/mL	+4.9 weak	+83.3best weak

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Dosage & timing

Dosage:

3000mg

Best Time:

Morning · with food (preferred)

Take with food

Form:

Gelatinized maca powder (easier to digest)

Dosage:

500mg standardized extract (15-20% L-DOPA)

Best Time:

Between meals

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Standardized extract (15-20% L-DOPA)

What you'll notice

❤️ Improved Sexual Desirepositive

6-12 weeks

⚡ Energy / Reduced Fatiguepositive

4-8 weeks

😊 Mood Supportpositive

4-8 weeks

😊 Mood & Motivationpositive

1-4 weeks

💪 Reproductive Healthpositive

8-12 weeks

📉 Tolerance Developmenttrade-off

4-8 weeks

Safety

High safety

Contraindications:

Thyroid conditions (contains goitrogens)
Hormone-sensitive conditions (as precaution)

Drug Interactions:

Thyroid medications

Side Effects:

GI upsetInsomniaMood changes

Moderate safety

Contraindications:

Parkinson's disease medications (without medical supervision)
Psychosis or schizophrenia
Active or history of melanoma (L-DOPA is a melanin precursor; levodopa is contraindicated)

Drug Interactions: