Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Maca Magic
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg 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 Root Capsules 600 mg 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 Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: gelatinized maca root powder at 600 mg per capsule. Maca is a root vegetable native to Peru; gelatinization is a heat process that makes it easier to digest.
The capsule itself is vegetarian — no gelatin from animal sources.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for maca isn't established in the data we hold. Studies have looked at it for amenorrhea (irregular periods), anemia, antidepressant-related sexual side effects, athletic performance, and bone health, but the research currently rates as insufficient to say whether it really works for any of these.
If you're considering it for a specific reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the broader research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but its long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. The safety data advises against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.
One note: fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain, though this product is gelatinized, which should help with that.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for maca powder. Still, check your exact medications below — especially any you take for mood, hormone balance, or bone health — before you start.
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 single-ingredient product with no documented drug interactions. If you're thinking about it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, talk with your doctor first — the data just isn't there to say it's okay.
For everyone else, run your medications through the checker on this page to be sure.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.
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 Root Capsules 600 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Maca Magic |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 838451000405 |
| Net contents | 200 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 321042 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg by Maca Magic, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Maca, Powder | 1200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule
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Precautions
Caution: Nursing and pregnant mothers should consult their health care professionals before using this or any 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.
Formula
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. 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.
Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg each
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested directions As a food supplement, take 2-6 capsules a day as needed.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Maca Magic Superfood of the Inca!
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
100% organic gelatinized maca root (Lepidium meyenii), vegetarian capsule Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth www.tilth.org
Gluten free
General Statements
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Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg by Maca Magic label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg by Maca Magic
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca, Powder
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, Powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg by Maca Magic Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg. 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 Root Capsules 600 mg, from the product label.
Maca Magic
See all Maca Magic products- Name
- Herbs America
- City
- Murphy
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97533
- Phone Number
- 541-846-6222
- Web Address
- www.herbs-america.com
Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg by Maca Magic: Common Questions
Does Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg by Maca Magic interact with any medications?
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Where does this information come from?
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What's the difference between this and regular maca powder?
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The Full Monographs Behind Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg’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 Root Capsules 600 mg'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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