Maca Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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 Village Vitality 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 Village Vitality
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 plant root traditionally used as a food. The capsule itself is made from modified vegetable cellulose, which is an inactive ingredient used to hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for maca isn't established yet. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it works for amenorrhea (missing periods), anemia, depression-related sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and bone health.
That means studies so far haven't been strong enough to say whether it's effective for any of these uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when used as a food, but long-term supplement safety hasn't been studied. The main side effect on record is stomach pain from consuming fresh, uncooked maca.
Because there isn't enough safety data on supplement amounts during pregnancy, the data advises against use in pregnancy. There also isn't enough reliable information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for maca in our data. That's unusual for a single-ingredient product and makes it a low-worry choice on the medication-interaction front — but it's still smart to mention any new supplement to your own doctor or pharmacist as part of your full medication picture.
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 single-ingredient supplement that's generally well tolerated and has no documented drug interactions. The catch is that we don't have strong evidence yet that it works for the conditions it's marketed for, and long-term safety data in supplement form is thin.
If you're curious about trying it, run it past your own doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have stomach concerns.
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 Mar 24, 2020.
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 | Village Vitality |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 788332198205 |
| Net contents | 90 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 215943 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca by Village Vitality, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| organic Maca | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Modified Vegetable Cellulose
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 1 cap, 1-3 times per day or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Warnings: Keep out of the reach of children.
Formulation
100% vegetarian
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Maca by Village Vitality 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 Village Vitality
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 Servings per container90 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: Modified Vegetable Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca by Village Vitality 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.
Village Vitality
See all Village Vitality products- Name
- Woodstock Apothecary
- Street Address
- 79 Tinker Street
- City
- Woodstock
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 12498
Maca by Village Vitality: Common Questions
Does Maca by Village Vitality interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Can I take maca if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
What side effects might I experience?
Does maca actually work for sexual dysfunction or athletic performance?
Is maca a food or a supplement?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Maca is safe with your meds?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
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
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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.
© 2021 Therapeutic Research Center, LLC