Maca-3 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca-3 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
Maca-3 is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations 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 Maca-3 by Pure Encapsulations
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
Maca-3 contains 3 active ingredients, all maca tuber extract. Maca is a plant root traditionally used in South American cuisine and herbal medicine.
The product also contains inactive ingredients (cellulose, water, and ascorbyl palmitate) as excipients to hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for maca's effectiveness is not established in the data we hold. For amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia of chronic disease, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis, the rating is insufficient reliable evidence to rate — meaning there isn't enough strong research yet to say whether it works for these purposes.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca tuber extract is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied. If you eat fresh, uncooked maca, stomach pain is possible.
During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts, so it's best to avoid it. There is also not enough reliable information on safety while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, before you start this product alongside any prescription medication, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your situation.
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-3 is a straightforward maca tuber supplement with no documented drug interactions. However, effectiveness for any specific condition is not yet established in the research we hold.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or take any medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — it's an individual decision based on your full health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2023.
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 Maca-3, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298010564 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 302462 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca-3 by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Maca Tuber Extract | 225 mg | -- |
| Maca Tuber Extract | 225 mg | -- |
| Maca Tuber Extract | 100 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Water, Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, with or between meals.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. Scan to learn about our hypoallergenic supplements.
Formulation
GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization) Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, www.gluten.org
Supports healthy libido
Gluten-free, non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Gluten-free, non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Seals/Symbols
GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Maca-3 by Pure Encapsulations 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 Maca-3 by Pure Encapsulations
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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.
Maca Tuber Extract
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 Tuber Extract monograph & interactionsMaca Tuber Extract
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 Tuber Extract monograph & interactionsMaca Tuber Extract
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 Tuber Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Water, Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca-3 by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca-3. 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 Maca-3, from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
See all Pure Encapsulations products- Name
- Pure Encapsulations
- Street Address
- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
- Web Address
- www.PureEncapsulations.com
Maca-3 by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca-3’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Maca-3'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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