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 Whole Foods Market 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 Whole Foods Market
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 root traditionally used in South American cuisine and herbal practice. The capsule also holds modified vegetable cellulose, an inactive ingredient that serves as the capsule material.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for maca is limited. The data we hold rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for amenorrhea (absent menstruation), anemia of chronic disease, sexual dysfunction related to antidepressants, athletic performance, and osteoporosis.
That means the studies so far haven't been strong or consistent enough to say whether it works for these uses.
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 studied in depth. The main concern we know about is stomach pain — fresh, uncooked maca may cause it.
Because there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts, avoid maca during pregnancy. The same goes for breastfeeding: there isn't enough reliable information to know whether it's safe.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That's not a guarantee none exist — just that the data we hold doesn't flag any concerns.
Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page, or confirm with your own pharmacist or doctor to be sure.
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 generally well tolerated in supplement form, and it doesn't interact with medications we've documented. But the evidence for what it actually does is thin, and safety data in long-term use is sparse.
If you're pregnant or nursing, the data suggests you skip it. Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you have stomach sensitivity.
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 Sep 22, 2022.
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 | Whole Foods Market |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 099482455521 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegan Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 22, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 277441 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca 500 mg by Whole Foods Market, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Precautions
Note: If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition or are taking any medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
Tamper evident, use only if seal is intact.
Keep out of reach of children.
Produced in a facility that processes tree nuts, shellfish and soy.
Formulation
Contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Vegan
Adaptogenic herb Supports healthy energy & stamina levels
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
Seals/Symbols
K Parve K-1604 GMP Good Manufacturing Practice
Formula
K Parve K-1604
Individual herbs & blends
500 mg of Raw & Gelatinized Maca Root
General Statements
Please recycle
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 capsule, 1-2 times per day.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2015 Whole Foods Market IP, LP
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Maca 500 mg by Whole Foods Market 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 Whole Foods Market
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegan Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 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: Modified Vegetable Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca 500 mg by Whole Foods Market 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.
Whole Foods Market
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- Whole Foods Market
- Street Address
- 550 Bowie Street
- City
- Austin
- State
- TX
- ZipCode
- 78703
- Web Address
- www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Maca 500 mg by Whole Foods Market: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
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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