Maca 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca 500 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
Maca 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Botanic Choice 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 Maca 500 mg by Botanic Choice
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: Peruvian Maca at 500 mg per capsule. Maca is a root plant from Peru that has been used traditionally as a food and supplement.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, and the remaining contents are rice flour, which serves as a filler to give the capsule its form.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for Maca isn't well established for any of the uses we have data on—including amenorrhea (missed periods), anemia, sexual side effects from antidepressants, athletic performance, and osteoporosis. For all of these, we rate the evidence as insufficient.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means we don't yet have reliable studies to say one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when used as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been well studied. The main side effect reported is stomach pain, which may happen if you consume fresh, uncooked maca.
During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data to recommend it—the safety data advises against use. While breastfeeding, we also don't have enough reliable information on safety, so you'd want to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for Maca in our data. That said, if you take any medications or have health conditions, it's still smart to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a new supplement.
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 is a traditional Peruvian root with no documented medication interactions, but its effectiveness for the conditions studied hasn't been proven yet. It's generally well tolerated as a food, though long-term supplement safety isn't established.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data advises against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your health goals.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2017.
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 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Botanic Choice |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 703308030235 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 22, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 77449 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca 500 mg by Botanic Choice, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Peruvian Maca | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin Capsule
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FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
General Statements
Trusted since 1910 Essentials
Actual pill size
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule two to four times daily, as a dietary supplement, or as directed by a physician.
Best if used by date on bottle.
Precautions
Warning: If you are taking any medications or are pregnant or nursing do not use prior to consulting a physician.
For your protection, this container has an outer safety seal. (Do not accept if missing or broken.)
Keep out of reach of children
Storage
Store in a dry, cool place.
Brand IP Statement(s)
IBG Indiana Botanic Gardens
General
C-105109
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Maca 500 mg by Botanic Choice 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 500 mg by Botanic Choice
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Peruvian Maca
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...
Peruvian Maca monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca 500 mg by Botanic Choice Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca 500 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 Maca 500 mg, from the product label.
Botanic Choice
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- Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc.
- Street Address
- 3401 W. 37th Ave.
- City
- Hobart
- State
- IN
- ZipCode
- 46342
- Phone Number
- 1-800-644-8327
- Web Address
- www.botanicchoice.com
Maca 500 mg by Botanic Choice: Common Questions
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What is Peruvian Maca?
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Maca 500 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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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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