Maca 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Natrol
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 Natrol 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 Natrol
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 a single active ingredient: maca extract at 500 mg per capsule. Maca is a root plant used traditionally in South American cooking and traditional medicine.
The supplement also contains several inactive ingredients — maltodextrin, gelatin, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate — which are fillers and capsule materials.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence for maca isn't established in our data. The facts list a number of uses — from sexual function to bone health to athletic performance — but all of them are rated as insufficient reliable evidence.
That doesn't mean maca doesn't work; it means the scientific evidence we hold on file isn't robust enough to be confident either way. If you're thinking about it for a specific reason, ask your doctor what the current research shows for that use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when eaten as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough reliable information about either one to know it's safe, so avoid it during those times.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for maca extract in our data. That said, run your medications through the checker on this page before you start, and let your doctor or pharmacist know you're taking it — especially if you're on blood thinners, blood pressure drugs, or any hormonal therapy.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Maca has been used as a food for centuries and shows no known drug interactions, which is a good starting point. But the evidence for what it actually does is still incomplete, and long-term supplement safety hasn't been firmly established.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for what you're trying to address — and definitely check with them before taking it if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on any medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2019.
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 | Natrol |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 047469161569 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 203342 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Male (18-50 Years), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca 500 mg by Natrol, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Maca extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
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Formula
Natrol Maca 500mg helps promote libido and sexual health function. Maca is a tuberous root that grows high in the Andes Mountains of South America. Native Peruvians traditionally used Maca for energy, stamina, as an aphrodisiac, and for its fertility-enhancing properties.
Men's health
Precautions
Warning: Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you have or suspect a medical condition or are taking prescription drugs.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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
ITEM: 16156.911 F: 3000113 L: 2008976-17222
General Statements
Supports sexual vitality Promotes improved fertility
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 capsule, one time daily, with a meal.
Formulation
No: Milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, yeast, artificial colors or flavors, added sugar or preservatives
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Maca 500 mg by Natrol 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 Natrol
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca 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 extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca 500 mg by Natrol 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.
Natrol
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- Natrol LLC
- City
- Chatsworth
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-262-8765
- Web Address
- www.natrol.com
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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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