Gelatinized Maca Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Gelatinized 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
Gelatinized Maca is a dietary supplement by HealthForce SuperFoods 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 Gelatinized Maca by HealthForce SuperFoods
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: gelatinized maca, a processed form of the maca root that's easier for your body to digest than raw maca. The capsule also contains pullulan, an inactive ingredient used to form the capsule itself.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for maca's effectiveness is not established in our data. The supplement has been studied for amenorrhea (missed periods), anemia, sexual dysfunction related to antidepressants, athletic performance, and osteoporosis, but the research we hold rates all of these uses as having insufficient reliable evidence.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies aren't yet strong enough to say one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when taken as a supplement, but long-term safety hasn't been studied rigorously. Raw, uncooked maca can cause stomach pain, though the gelatinized form in this product is processed to be gentler on digestion.
During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data to know whether supplement amounts of maca are okay — the safety data advises against it. The same is true for breastfeeding.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding and want to use this product.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredient we could check. Still, run your full medication list through the search tool on this page, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting if you take any regular medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Gelatinized Maca might appeal to you if you're exploring traditional uses of maca root, but the research doesn't yet confirm it works for any specific condition. It's generally well tolerated, though long-term safety data is limited.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medications, run this past your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.
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 Gelatinized Maca, straight from the product label.
| Brand | HealthForce SuperFoods |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 650789004589 |
| Net contents | 120 VeganCap(s)(TM) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 317445 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| 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 Gelatinized Maca by HealthForce SuperFoods, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Maca, Gelatinized | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Pullulan
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Formula
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a radish-like root native to the Peruvian Andes. This powerful adaptogen helps improve energy and endurance. Gelatinized maca uses a heat-based extrusion process to remove the starch from the root. This results in a more concentrated and easier-to-digest maca powder, especially beneficial for anyone with a sensitive stomach or who has trouble digesting raw vegetables of the brassica (cabbage) family. Gelatinized maca in capsules offers a convenient way to benefit from maca.
OU Pareve (Kosher)
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults start with 1 VeganCap and gradually work up 2 VeganCaps daily, or as advised by a qualified health care professional.
Formulation
Eco facility Lab verified Ecofresh packaging
Adaptogen Energy Immunity
Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) TruGanic sourcing
Certified vegan Vegan.org
Certified Gluten Free GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)
Free of flow agents
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.
General Statements
Curious to know more? Scan for full product information "I wish you great health and happiness always!" Dr. Jameth Sheridan - Naturopath, Hard-Core Herbal Medicine Researcher
For info call (800) 748-6229 HealthForceSuperFoods.com
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
TruGanic sourcing Oregon Tilth Certified Organic (OTCO) Certified vegan Vegan.org Certified Gluten Free GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) OU Pareve (Kosher)
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Gelatinized Maca by HealthForce SuperFoods 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 Gelatinized Maca by HealthForce SuperFoods
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegan Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca, Gelatinized
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...
Maca, Gelatinized monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gelatinized Maca by HealthForce SuperFoods Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Gelatinized 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 Gelatinized Maca, from the product label.
HealthForce SuperFoods
See all HealthForce SuperFoods products- Name
- Excelsior Alchemy
- City
- Tempe
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85284
- Phone Number
- (800) 748-6229
- Web Address
- www.HealthForceSuperFoods.com
Gelatinized Maca by HealthForce SuperFoods: Common Questions
Does Gelatinized Maca by HealthForce SuperFoods interact with any medications?
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What is gelatinized maca, and how is it different from regular maca?
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
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The Full Monographs Behind Gelatinized Maca’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Gelatinized 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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