Maca 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Vitabase
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 Vitabase 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 Vitabase
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: maca, a plant root used traditionally in South American medicine. The capsule also holds gelatin and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients (binders and flow agents).
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for maca isn't established yet in the data we hold. It's been studied for a range of uses — including amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia, sexual dysfunction related to antidepressants, athletic performance, and osteoporosis — but the research on each of these hasn't reached a reliable conclusion.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means we don't have enough solid evidence to rate it one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but its safety in supplement amounts hasn't been studied over the long term. If you eat fresh, uncooked maca, stomach pain may occur.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy. There isn't enough reliable information on safety while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for maca. That said, it's always smart to mention any new supplement to your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Maca is a traditional plant supplement with no documented interactions in our database, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't yet established. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data suggests avoiding it.
Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting it, especially if you're on any medications or have any health concerns.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 23, 2012.
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.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca 500 mg by Vitabase, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily.
General Statements
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is grown at high elevations in the Andes region of central Peru. It has been used for centuries by indigenous Peruvians as a food source, as well as for increasing stamina and energy. More recent scientific studies have demonstrated that Maca supports hormonal balance and both male and female reproductive health.*
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Formulation
Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Precautions
Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Maca 500 mg by Vitabase label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Maca 500 mg by Vitabase
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.
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...
Maca monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca 500 mg by Vitabase 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.
Vitabase
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- Vitabase.com
- City
- Monroe
- State
- GA
- ZipCode
- 30656
- Phone Number
- 888-337-8646
Maca 500 mg by Vitabase: Common Questions
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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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