Maca Extract 125 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Quest
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca Extract 125 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 Extract 125 mg is a dietary supplement by Quest 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 Extract 125 mg by Quest
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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.
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.
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.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2013.
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 Extract 125 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Quest |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 058371211839 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | Off market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 23983 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca Extract 125 mg by Quest, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Maca (Lepidium meyenii) root extract 4:1 | 125 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Gelatin
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: Traditionally used to promote a healthy libido. Recommended Dose (Adults): Take 1 capsule three times daily. For use beyond twelve weeks, consult a health care practitioner.
Precautions
Risk Information: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN.
Formulation
This product does not contain corn, dairy, egg, gluten, shellfish, soy or sulfites.
No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
General Statements
ENERGY
Traditionally used to promote a healthy libido
A Proud Canadian Company
Seals/Symbols
PREMIUM - QUALITY ASSURED
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SunOpta A healthy products company
General
338452.01-04
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Maca Extract 125 mg by Quest label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Maca Extract 125 mg by Quest
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) root extract 4:1
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 (Lepidium meyenii) root extract 4:1 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca Extract 125 mg by Quest Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca Extract 125 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 Extract 125 mg, from the product label.
Quest
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- SunOpta Inc.
- Street Address
- 6 Commerce Crescent
- City
- Acton
- State
- ON
- ZipCode
- L7J 2X3
Maca Extract 125 mg by Quest: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca Extract 125 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 Extract 125 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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