Maca Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by IVL Institute For Vibrant Living
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca 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 is a dietary supplement by IVL Institute For Vibrant Living 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 IVL Institute For Vibrant Living
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: organic maca, a root traditionally used as a food supplement. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — cellulose, rice flour, silica, and magnesium stearate — which are fillers and binders that help deliver the maca.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for maca isn't established in the data we hold. It's been studied for amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia of chronic disease, antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and bone health, but we don't have reliable evidence to rate how well it works for any of these.
That doesn't mean it's ineffective — it means the science isn't settled yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when you take it as a supplement, but long-term safety hasn't been studied carefully. One thing to know: fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.
Because safety data in supplement amounts is limited, the safety data advises against maca during pregnancy and breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. Use the search tool on this page to verify your exact medications.
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 a traditional supplement with no documented drug interactions, but its effectiveness for specific health concerns isn't proven in our data. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a sensitive stomach, check with your pharmacist first.
Run your medications through our interaction checker before you start.
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 Nov 21, 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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | IVL Institute For Vibrant Living |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 871230001651 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s); 500 mg |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 15490 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca by IVL Institute For Vibrant Living, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| organic Maca | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 1 vegetarian capsule daily with a meal.
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.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General Statements
Manufactured in an NSF GMP certified facility.
Incan Super Food
Seals/Symbols
Made in the USA
POST CONSUMER RECYCLED BOTTLE
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
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Maca by IVL Institute For Vibrant Living 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 by IVL Institute For Vibrant Living
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic 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...
Organic Maca monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Rice Flour, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca by IVL Institute For Vibrant Living 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Maca, from the product label.
IVL Institute For Vibrant Living
See all IVL Institute For Vibrant Living products- Name
- Institute For Vibrant Living
- Street Address
- P.O. Box 3840
- City
- Camp Verde
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 86322
- Phone Number
- 1-800-218-1379
- Web Address
- www.IVLProducts.com
Maca by IVL Institute For Vibrant Living: 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’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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.
- 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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