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100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Maca Magic

Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder is a dietary supplement by Maca Magic with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido and sexual function, energy and stamina, menopause symptoms.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of 100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder by Maca Magic

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: organic maca powder. Maca is a root vegetable native to Peru that's been used as a food for centuries.

The gelatinized form means the starch has been broken down, which may make it easier for your body to digest and absorb. There are no inactive ingredients or fillers listed in this product — what you're getting is the maca powder itself.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Maca product and its label doesn't state a use — see Maca's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence on maca for most uses isn't established yet. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, or osteoporosis.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means we don't have enough solid research to say one way or the other.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Maca

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Maca is generally well tolerated when used as a food, though long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. One caution: consuming fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain, though this product is gelatinized.

During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data to recommend maca supplements, so it's best to avoid it. The same goes for breastfeeding — we don't have enough reliable information on whether it's safe while nursing.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Maca

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. Still, run your exact medications through the interaction tool on this page or ask your pharmacist — they'll catch anything we might not have.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Maca Magic is a straightforward single-ingredient powder for anyone curious about maca as a supplement. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take regular medications, check with your pharmacist first.

The evidence on whether it works for specific health goals isn't established yet, so manage your expectations.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about 100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Maca Magic
Net contents 11 Ounce(s); 310 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 248113
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for 100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder by Maca Magic, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
415
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
organic Maca powder0.75 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Precautions

Caution: Nursing and pregnant mothers should consult their health care professionals before using this or any other products.

Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: This product contains naturally occurring lead, a chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information about Prop 65 please go to www.p65Warnings.

General Statements

Traditional Ethnobotanical Information Used by the Inca and earlier Peruvian cultures for more than 1,500 years. Today, Maca Magic is used up to three times a day by modern Peruvian people from professional athletes to the elderly.

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Formulation

Maca Magic is organically grown at the genetic origin of true Lepidium Meyenii, Peru's Magic Valley, located on the Junin plateau at 14,000 feet elevation, high in the Andes mountains.

Gelatinized maca is processed with hot water to break down the starch molecules for faster bioavailability.

Superfood of the Inca!

Gluten Free

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth www.tilth.org

Product of Peru 100%

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Directions for Use Mix 1/4 teaspoon of Maca Magic with 8-16 oz. water, your choice of milk or preferred juice.

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO)

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder by Maca Magic label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in 100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder by Maca Magic

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container415 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Maca powder

No known
interactions
0.75 Gram(s) per serving

Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire an...

Organic Maca powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder by Maca Magic Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in 100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for 100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder, from the product label.

Maca Magic

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Name
Herbs America
City
Murphy
State
OR
ZipCode
97533
Phone Number
541-846-6222
Web Address
www.MacaRoot.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder by Maca Magic: Common Questions

Does 100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder by Maca Magic interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in 100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is maca safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts, so it's best to avoid maca during pregnancy. The same goes for breastfeeding — we don't have enough reliable information to know whether it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Can maca help with low energy or athletic performance?
The evidence on maca for athletic performance isn't established in our data yet. We have insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it works, so you'd want to talk with a healthcare provider about whether it's right for you.
What does 'gelatinized' mean?
Gelatinized means the starch in the maca root has been broken down, which may make it easier for your body to digest and absorb. It's just a processing step to improve how your body uses the powder.
Will maca cause stomach pain?
Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain. This product is gelatinized, which is a processed form, so that risk is lower — but if you have a sensitive stomach, start with a small amount and see how you feel.
Are there any fillers or other ingredients in this powder?
No — this is 100% organic maca powder with no inactive ingredients or fillers listed. You're getting just the maca itself.

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The Full Monographs Behind 100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

100% Pure Gelatinized Maca Root Powder's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Maca 1 reference
  1. Valerio, L. G., Jr. and Gonzales, G. F. Toxicological aspects of the South American herbs cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Maca (Lepidium meyenii) : a critical synopsis. Toxicol.Rev 2005;24(1):11-35. PubMed

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