I just purchased some gelatinized Maca root powder and am wondering if anyone has tried it or had any adverse effects from it. I suffer from CFIDS and am improving after being treated by a Dr. of Chinese Medicine with a nightly herbal treatment to cleanse my organs and build my "root". I am trying Maca because I recently started dating a girl and am experiencing a little erectile dysfunction. Some days it's OK and others nothing is happening. I heard Maca powder is good for the Libido and for energy and am giving it a try. However, I also have occasional panic attacks (probably because of my autonomic nervous system going haywire with this illness) and heart palpitations, and am a little worried about adverse effects. I have been assured by the company that it is a food supplement and is completely safe with relatively no adverse effects ever seen.