Maca Extract 400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca Extract 400 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 400 mg is a dietary supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe 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 400 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe
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: maca 4:1 extract at 400 mg per capsule. Maca is a root vegetable from Peru that's been used traditionally for various purposes.
The product also includes rice flour and bovine gelatin as inactive ingredients (the capsule material and filler).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold on maca for its traditional uses — including amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia of chronic disease, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis — is insufficient to rate it reliably. That means the studies we have don't yet establish whether it actually works for these purposes.
If you're considering maca for a specific health goal, talk it over with your doctor to see whether it's right for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but how safe it is as a supplement over the long term hasn't been studied closely. Fresh, uncooked maca can cause stomach pain in some people.
The safety data in supplement amounts during pregnancy is not sufficient — avoid it if you're pregnant. There's also not enough reliable information on safety while breastfeeding, so avoid it then too.
If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any supplement.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for maca. That doesn't mean there are none — it means we don't hold that information.
If you take any medications, use the search tool on this page to check them, or ask your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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 Extract 400 mg is a single-ingredient product with no documented drug interactions in our data. It's generally well tolerated as food, but long-term supplement safety hasn't been thoroughly studied, and it's not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
If you're considering it for a specific health reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first to see whether it fits your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 7, 2019.
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 400 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | The Vitamin Shoppe |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766536016921 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 7, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 183424 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca Extract 400 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Maca 4:1 extract | 450 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Bovine Gelatin
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Formula
Herb
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Gluten free Dairy free Soy free Nut free
Does not contain: Gluten, sugar, salt, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
General Statements
This natural product may vary in color.
Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) capsule three times daily, preferably with meals.
Precautions
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General
Item No. VS-1692 1295275 GS 01
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Maca Extract 400 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Maca Extract 400 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe
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 4:1 extract
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 4:1 extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Bovine Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca Extract 400 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca Extract 400 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 400 mg, from the product label.
The Vitamin Shoppe
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- Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
- City
- Secaucus
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07094
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-1216
- Web Address
- www.vitaminshoppe.com
Maca Extract 400 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca Extract 400 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 400 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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