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Dietary supplement

Maca 950mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Pure Naturals Herbs

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Maca 950mg is a dietary supplement by Pure Naturals Herbs 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 950mg by Pure Naturals Herbs

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: maca powder at 950 mg per capsule. Maca is a root vegetable native to South America, used traditionally as a food and dietary supplement.

The capsules also contain inactive ingredients — vegetable capsule material, maltodextrin (a carbohydrate), and magnesium stearate (a flow agent).

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Maca product and its label doesn't state a use — see Maca's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold on maca doesn't establish it as effective for any of the uses studied so far — amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia of chronic disease, antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis all carry insufficient evidence ratings. That means the research to date hasn't been reliable or robust enough 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 actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Maca

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Maca is generally well tolerated when used as a food, but long-term safety studies of maca in supplement amounts haven't been done, so we don't have solid data on how safe it is over time. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts, so it's best to avoid it.

The same goes for breastfeeding — reliable safety information is not available. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain; the powder form in this supplement has been processed, but if you experience abdominal discomfort, stop and check with your pharmacist.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Maca

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check in this product. Your medications should be clear from a maca standpoint, but always run your full list through the tool on this page 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 well tolerated in food amounts and carries no known medication interactions, making it a low-concern choice if you take prescription drugs. Pregnant and breastfeeding people should skip it — the data just isn't there.

If you're using it for a specific health condition, understand that the evidence for those uses is not yet established.

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 Feb 23, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Maca 950mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Pure Naturals Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 816511024875
Net contents 120 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 23, 2025
DSLD ID 323860
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maca 950mg by Pure Naturals Herbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
816511024875
IngredientAmount% DV
Maca, Powder950 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsules, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) veggie capsule 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a health care professional.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.

If you are pregnant or nursing, under the age of 18, taking any medication(s) or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

If you are pregnant or nursing, under the age of 18, taking any medication(s) or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use. Keep out of reach of children.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

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 Statements

Visit us online @ purenaturals.co

Email: [email protected]

Formula

Made with organic Maca root

Formulation

Made with organic Maca root

Supports reproductive health Promotes Immune function Promotes positive mood & reduces fatigue

Contains no: Preservatives, artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners, sugar, starch, milk, lactose, soy, gluten, wheat, yeast, fish or sodium.

An FDA regulated facility

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Sourced from a GMP Certified Facility Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Assured

See for yourself

Maca 950mg by Pure Naturals Herbs label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maca 950mg by Pure Naturals Herbs

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maca, Powder

No known
interactions
950 mg per serving Form: Lepidium meyenii, Powder

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, Powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsules, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maca 950mg by Pure Naturals Herbs Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca 950mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Maca 950mg, from the product label.

Pure Naturals Herbs

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Name
Pure Naturals Herbs
City
Jersey City
State
NJ
Web Address
purenaturals.co
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Maca 950mg by Pure Naturals Herbs: Common Questions

Does Maca 950mg by Pure Naturals Herbs interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Maca 950mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Maca 950mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is maca safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts during pregnancy, so avoid it then. Same thing for breastfeeding. Talk with your OB or midwife if you're thinking about it.
Can maca help with sexual dysfunction?
The evidence we hold for maca and antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction is insufficient — meaning the research so far hasn't been reliable enough to say it works. You'd want to discuss other options with your doctor.
Will maca give me stomach trouble?
Fresh, uncooked maca can cause stomach pain. This product is a processed powder, so that risk is lower, but if you do get abdominal discomfort, stop taking it and let your pharmacist know.
How long is it safe to use maca?
Maca is well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety studies of supplement amounts haven't been done. We don't have solid data on how safe it is over months or years at these doses.

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Maca 950mg label
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca 950mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Maca 950mg'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.

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
  1. 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

See these in context on the Maca monograph →

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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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