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Maca and msm, how do you overcome the taste?

YmkeYmke
in Food Preparation

Hello,

I would like to ask if people can share their experiences with the taste of maca and/or msm and how they overcome this.

How do you take your daily dose in a little bit more pleasant way? I know about the green smoothies of course, but I'm looking

for something more quick, because I tend to forget to take the stuff sometimes and need to have it without huge amounds of other food.

Thanks!

Comments

  • beaglelovebeaglelove

    Hey all, I found that over time I've just gotten used to the bitter taste of the MSM. It was awful at first but now I barely notice. As for Maca I do it as a shot with this other nasty powder that I take....I like the idea of capsules though!

  • YmkeYmke

    I just did 2 quick shots, I mixed both with water and it wasn't to bad. I feel now I rather drink the maca mixed into a small glass of water quickly and have lots of water afterwards, instead of mixing it with any other food. The msm was ok-ish. I 'll also try adding stevia and lemon soon.

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

  • beaglelovebeaglelove

    Hi Powerlifer :) Thank you for the info on the rhodiola rosea. I'm not sure if I can tell how it's affecting me. Strange that they would put it in there if it can be adverse. I'll check out some other brands to see if they're better. So far Ortho has helped quite a bit.

    Also, I wanted to tell you I was pleased to see that my mineral powder supplement has some Iodine in it. Not enough probably though. If you have time to check it out, I'd like your opinion on it - http://www.consciousessentials.com/Ingredients.html. Its not vegan but it really helped me start to balance out. Unfortunately, It is quite expensive but seems to have a wealth of nutrients...

    Hope all is well over in Scotland!

  • beaglelovebeaglelove

    Thanks Powerlifer. Unfortunately, its raining here too but its cooler today which is nice!

    Sure I would be happy to sample/test your adrenal formula - I trust your expertise :) I hope you don't mind sending it to the U.S. Regarding the Ortho, yeah I just take it for the herbs. I try to get most of my B and C vitamins from foods and herbs... though I do supplement A&D via the Cod Liver Oil.

    As for the Conscious Essentials, yeah - I just noticed that they didn't include the actual amounts/dosages. Bummer...I will ask about that. In the mean time I will try to find a way to get a you nutrition label. There it does have Iodine listed...

    By the way, you may email me directly at secina@hotmail.com if you'd prefer (I'm Stacy). Feel free to reach me there. I've been meaning to write you via your site, I just seem to wind up here. I like your input in all the threads!...Your profile states that your name is Chris?

  • beaglelovebeaglelove

    Nettle leaf is a source of iodine? Wonderful :) I take nettle leaf every day...I'm going to try working with some nori and dulse too...

  • beaglelovebeaglelove

    Ah got it...thanks!

  • AdnezalAdnezal Raw Intermediate

    I too have an aversion to the taste, however, using Maca and MSM really give me the extra edge I need for yoga or exercise. What I do with things that taste terrible but are good for me is shoot them down very fast. I pour about a half a cup of alkaline water, or just enough to mix 1 tbsp of Maca and 1 tbsp of MSM. I shake the contents very, very well (with the lid on, of course), drink super fast and chase it with a bit of cold water or coconut water -- whatever is on hand. This is over in like 6 seconds and then I forget about it. 

    I have gotten accustomed to gross tasting supplements, that is, holding them down, so this method may work a little better for me. 

    Good luck! 

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