Maca Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca Extract 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 is a dietary supplement by Everyday Health 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 by Everyday Health
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 extract. Maca is a root vegetable native to Peru, traditionally used as a food and supplement.
The extract is combined with magnesium stearate and gelatin, which are inactive ingredients that help form and deliver the capsule.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for maca extract isn't established for the conditions studied so far. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for amenorrhea (missed periods), anemia of chronic disease, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, or osteoporosis.
That means the science isn't there yet to say whether it works for these uses — not that it doesn't work, just that we don't know.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca extract is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.
During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts, so the safety data advises against it. While breastfeeding, there's also not enough reliable information to know whether it's safe — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether to use it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for maca extract. That said, interaction studies may not exist — so if you take any medications, confirm with your pharmacist that this supplement won't affect how they work.
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 is a traditional Peruvian root that many people take for various reasons, but the scientific evidence for those uses hasn't been established in the data we hold. It's generally well tolerated as a food, though long-term supplement safety is unclear.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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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 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Maca Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Everyday Health |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 9421902427299 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 24, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 306094 |
| 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 Extract by Everyday Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Maca extract | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin
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Formula
Lepidium meyenii, known as maca or Peruvian ginseng, is a herbaceous biennial plant of the family Brassicaceae that is native to South America in the high Andes mountains of Peru.
Peruvian Ginseng
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Made in NZ
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take up to 4 capsules daily, or as advised by your doctor.
Precautions
Caution: If you suffer from any medical problems or on medication check with your doctor first.
Keep out of reach of children
Storage
Store in a cool dry place
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Maca Extract by Everyday Health 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 Extract by Everyday Health
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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca 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 extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca Extract by Everyday Health Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca Extract. 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, from the product label.
Everyday Health
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- Everyday Health
- Street Address
- 3, 1 Kingsford Smith Drive
- City
- Rangiora
- Phone Number
- 0800 773 766
- Web Address
- www.everydayhealth.nz
Maca Extract by Everyday Health: Common Questions
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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 Extract’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'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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