Positives

• A 33-year-old male with post-COVID erectile dysfunction and loss of libido reported that maca root appeared to improve testicular atrophy within a few days of use Reddit.
  
  

Negatives

• A male long-hauler who tried maca, tongkat ali, and DHEA for low libido reported that none of these supplements helped restore sexual function Reddit.
  
  

Hurdles & Side Effects

• Gelatinized maca has glucosinolates broken down for thyroid safety and roughly four times the zinc, iron, and calcium of raw — important context for Long COVID patients with thyroid concerns choosing a form PMC.
• Patients on raw maca powder commonly report digestive side effects unique to the unprocessed form and may not get the desired effects, because the active components are heat-activated Maca Team.