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Dietary supplement

Maca Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials

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

Maca is a dietary supplement by Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials 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 by Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials

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.

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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: Yellow Maca Root Extract. Maca is a Peruvian plant used traditionally for sexual performance and fertility.

The capsules also contain hypromellose, purified water, cellulose, and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Maca's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: hormonal balance, mood, stamina, libido and fertility.
  • We looked for evidence on: Sexual desire, Male infertility, Postmenopausal conditions, Fatigue, Athletic performance, Depression — and 3 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Depression, Fatigue, Postmenopausal conditions, and more.

The evidence on maca is incomplete in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for amenorrhea (missed periods), anemia, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, or osteoporosis.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies we have aren't solid enough yet to make a confident call.

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 as a food, but its long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. Raw, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.

The safety data is too thin to recommend it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in those situations.

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 in our data for the ingredients we could check.

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.

If you're exploring maca for sexual wellness or fertility, this product carries no known drug interactions — a plus. But the evidence for what maca actually does is still thin, and it's not been studied long-term as a supplement.

Run your medications through the checker, and talk with your pharmacist about whether maca makes sense for what you're after.

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 Dec 21, 2024.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials
Barcode (UPC) 743715040144
Net contents 90 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 21, 2024
DSLD ID 315075
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maca by Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
743715040144
IngredientAmount% DV
Yellow Maca Root Extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Purified, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule once daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Formula

Bluebonnet's Intimate Essentials Maca vegetable capsules are specially formulated with a highly digestible, gelatinized yellow maca root extract for enhancing both male and female hormonal balance, mood, stamina, libido and fertility.

Bluebonnet's KOF-K Certification #0000700

K Parve (Kosher)

Formulation

Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. Also free of corn, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.

Sexual & reproductive support

Soy free Gluten free Non GMO

Vegan

Brand IP Statement(s)

Intimate Essentials is a trademark of Bluebonnet Nutrition Corp.

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

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

K Parve (Kosher)

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if pregnant. Consult your your physician if you are breastfeeding, taking prescription medication including birth control, phytoestrogens and/or hormone therapy. After discontinuing the use of birth control, wait four weeks before taking.

Keep out of reach of children.

See for yourself

Maca by Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maca by Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials

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.

Yellow Maca Root Extract

No known
interactions
500 mg per serving Form: Lepidium meyenii Walp Root Extract

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...

Yellow Maca Root Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Purified, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maca by Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca. 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, from the product label.

Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials

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Name
Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation
Street Address
12915 Dairy Ashford
City
Sugar Land
State
TX
ZipCode
77478
Web Address
www.bluebonnetnutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Maca by Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials: Common Questions

Does Maca by Bluebonnet Intimate Essentials interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Maca. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Maca 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.
Does maca actually help with sexual function?
The evidence isn't clear enough yet for us to say yes or no. We hold insufficient reliable data to rate maca for antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction or other sexual concerns. That's not the same as 'it doesn't work' — just that the studies so far haven't been solid enough to be confident.
Is maca safe to take long-term?
It's generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term supplement safety hasn't been studied. We don't have the data to say how it holds up over months or years as a supplement dose. That's worth discussing with your pharmacist.
Can I take maca if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Not enough reliable safety data exists in supplement amounts during pregnancy, so the safety data advises against it. The same goes for breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know either way. Talk with your doctor or midwife for personalized advice for your situation.
Does maca have any side effects?
Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain. Since this is a processed extract, that risk may be lower — but if you have a sensitive stomach, that's worth keeping in mind.
What are the inactive ingredients in this capsule?
The capsule contains hypromellose (the capsule material itself), purified water, cellulose, and magnesium stearate. These are standard inactive ingredients used to form and stabilize the supplement.

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The Full Monographs Behind Maca’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'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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