Maca 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Windmill
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 Windmill 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 Windmill
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 powder, a root extract from a plant native to Peru. Maca has been used traditionally as a food and supplement.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — rice flour, gelatin, magnesium stearate, and silica — which are fillers and binders that hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for maca is limited. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia of chronic disease, antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis.
That means the studies we have aren't robust enough yet to say whether it works for these purposes. If you're considering maca for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence shows and whether it's right for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. The main side effect noted is stomach pain if you consume fresh, uncooked maca.
Avoid this product during pregnancy — there isn't enough safety data at supplement doses. The same caution applies to breastfeeding: there's not enough reliable information to know it's safe, so it's best to skip it while nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, run your specific medications through the search tool on this page before you start, just to be safe.
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 may appeal to you if you're exploring traditional herbal remedies and want a well-tolerated option with no documented drug interactions. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a specific health condition you hope to treat with it, talk with your pharmacist first — the evidence for most uses is still incomplete, and safety data at supplement doses is limited.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 21, 2025.
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 | Windmill |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 035046007959 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 21, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 333518 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca 500 mg by Windmill, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Maca, Powder | 500 mg | -- |
| Maca Root Extract | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 capsule daily with food as a dietary supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not purchase if seal is broken.
Storage
Protect from heat, light & moisture. Store in a cool, dry place.
Seals/Symbols
Made in the U.S.A. from globally sourced ingredients
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Windmill Family owned since 1972
Formulation
Blueprint standardized herbals Boost energy & endurance Libido support
No sugar, wheat, soy, milk, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives Non GMO - Gluten free
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Maca 500 mg by Windmill 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 Windmill
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 container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca Root 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 Root Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca 500 mg by Windmill 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.
Windmill
- Name
- Windmill Health Products
- Street Address
- 10 Henderson Drive
- City
- West Caldwell
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07006
- Web Address
- windmillvitamins.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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