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Dietary supplement

Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Maca Magic

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

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: 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
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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
6 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
838451000405
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories5 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Maca, Powder1200 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule

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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 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

Please recycle

See for yourself

Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg by Maca Magic label

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What’s inside

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 known
interactions
1200 mg 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, Powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg, 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.herbs-america.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

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?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Gelatinized Maca Root Capsules 600 mg 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.
Will maca help with irregular periods or low energy?
Maca has been studied for amenorrhea (absent or irregular periods) and athletic performance, but we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it actually works for either one. Talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for your situation.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
No — the safety data advises against maca supplements during pregnancy because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your OB or midwife before starting any supplement.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable information on maca's safety while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're nursing.
What's the difference between this and regular maca powder?
This maca is gelatinized — heat-processed to make it easier for your body to digest. Raw or fresh maca can cause stomach pain; gelatinization helps avoid that.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
Maca is generally well tolerated. The main caution is that fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach upset — this product is gelatinized, which should prevent that. Long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly, so it's worth discussing with your pharmacist if you plan to take it regularly.

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Go deeper

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

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.

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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