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Dietary supplement

Express Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Maca Magic

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

Express Extract is a dietary supplement by Maca Magic with 3 active ingredients. 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 Express Extract 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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.

This liquid extract contains 3 ingredients total: maca as the active component, plus distilled water and alcohol. Maca is a root plant traditionally used in South American herbal practice.

The inactive ingredients list is empty — there are no added fillers or binders beyond what's needed for the liquid form 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 its claimed uses — including amenorrhea, anemia, sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and bone health — is not established in the data we hold. All of these uses are rated insufficient reliable evidence to rate, meaning studies either haven't been done, are too small, or don't yet support a firm conclusion.

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 as a food, but long-term safety in supplement amounts hasn't been studied. Eating fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain.

The safety data advises against maca during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in either situation, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if either applies to you.

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 for the ingredients we could check in this product. That said, we couldn't verify the alcohol content in our interaction database, so if you take medications affected by alcohol or have concerns about alcohol use, talk with your pharmacist.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Maca Magic is well tolerated in most people and has no documented medication interactions. The main question is whether it works for what you're considering it for — the evidence on that isn't established yet.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 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 Express Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Maca Magic
Barcode (UPC) 838451000016
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2021
DSLD ID 248118
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Express Extract 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:
40 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
80 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
838451000016
IngredientAmount% DV
distilled Water0 NP--
Maca Magic0 NP--
Alcohol0 NP--

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Label statements
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Precautions

Cautions: Information provided on this label should not be used as medical advice. Not intended for long-term use.

Not intended for pregnant or nursing women.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Formula

A Whole Root Extract of Raw Maca

Our Maca root is grown at 14,000 feet elevation in the rarified air of the Peruvian Andes.

Certified Kosher by Earth Kosher

General Statements

Find out what the Inca have been saying for centuries.

Herbs America Sustainable Harvest

Feel the Power of the Inca!

Please Recycle

Formulation

Maca is a traditional superfood cultivated for 2,000 years in the Andes Mountains.

Gluten Free

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Wild Crafted Sustainable Harvest

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Directions for Use Take 40 to 80 drops once or twice a day in a little water, your favorite beverage or direct from the dropper, or as recommended by a health care practitioner.

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Express Extract by Maca Magic label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Express Extract by Maca Magic

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size40 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Distilled Water

0 NP per serving

Maca Magic

No known
interactions
0 NP 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...

Maca Magic monograph & interactions

Alcohol

0 NP per serving
Interaction report

Express Extract by Maca Magic Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Express Extract. 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 Express Extract, 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

Express Extract by Maca Magic: Common Questions

Does Express Extract by Maca Magic interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Express Extract. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Express Extract contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it. There isn't enough reliable information to know maca is safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your individual situation before taking it.
Can maca help with sexual dysfunction or low mood?
The evidence on maca for sexual dysfunction (including that caused by antidepressants) and its other claimed uses is not established in the data we hold. Studies either haven't been done or are too small to support a firm conclusion yet.
What's the main active ingredient in this extract?
Maca is the active ingredient — a root plant traditionally used in supplements. The product also contains distilled water and alcohol as the liquid base.
Will this upset my stomach?
Maca is generally well tolerated. The main concern is consuming fresh, uncooked maca, which may cause stomach pain — but this extract is processed, so that's less likely. If you do experience stomach discomfort, stop and talk with your pharmacist.
Does this product interact with any of my medications?
No interactions are documented for maca with medications in our data. That said, run your full medication list through the search tool on this page to double-check, especially if you take anything affected by alcohol.

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The Full Monographs Behind Express Extract’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Express Extract'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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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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