Certified Organic Maca Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NOW
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Certified Organic Maca against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Certified Organic Maca is a dietary supplement by NOW 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 Certified Organic Maca by NOW
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: organic raw maca root powder. Maca is a plant native to Peru, traditionally used for energy and sexual function.
The product has no added fillers or inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence supporting maca for its traditional uses—sexual dysfunction related to antidepressants, athletic performance, bone health, and anemia—is insufficient to rate reliably. The facts on file don't establish that it works for any of these purposes.
If you're considering it for a specific health goal, that's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, though long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. Consumption of fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough reliable information to know either way.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, run your exact medications through the search tool on this page before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Maca is a single-ingredient supplement that most people tolerate without issue as a food form. The evidence for its health claims is still uncertain.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2019.
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
General information
Key facts about Certified Organic Maca, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NOW |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 733739050359 |
| Net contents | 7 oz.; 198 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 206201 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Certified Organic Maca by NOW, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Mix 1 level teaspoon daily into water or your favorite beverage.
Formula
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is grown at high elevations in the Andes region of central Peru. It has been traditionally used for centuries as a food source and as a general energy tonic.
More recent scientific data suggest that "gelatinized" Maca may help to support healthy sexual activity and fertility for men.
Clinical data indicate that Maca does not exert a direct effect on endocrine function.
Triangle K
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
General Statements
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Pure Powder 6:1 Concentrate Reproductive Health Healthy Sexual Activity Supports Fertility Raw, Gelatinized
Botanicals/Herbs
Family owned since 1968.
This product is sold by weight not volume.
Seals/Symbols
Triangle K USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
GMP Quality Assured
Formulation
Non-GMO
Vegetarian/Vegan
Certified Organic by QAI.
Gelatinization is a completely vegetarian process that removes starch from Maca to yield a more concentrated product. Gelatinization does not refer to “gelatin”, and no animal derived ingredients are incorporated into this process.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Certified Organic Maca by NOW label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Certified Organic Maca by NOW
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 tsp Dosage formPowder Servings per container73 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic raw Maca
No knowninteractions
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 raw Maca monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Certified Organic Maca by NOW Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Certified Organic Maca. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Certified Organic Maca, from the product label.
NOW
See all NOW products- Name
- NOW Foods
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
- Web Address
- nowfoods.com
Certified Organic Maca by NOW: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Certified Organic Maca’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Certified Organic Maca'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- 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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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