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 Puritan's Pride 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 Puritan's Pride
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 root extract. Maca is a plant native to Peru, and it's been used traditionally as a food and supplement.
The extract is the concentrated form of the root. The capsule also contains several inactive ingredients—gelatin, dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, silica, and magnesium stearate—which help hold the capsule together and keep the powder flowing smoothly.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence behind maca for most conditions we have data on—including amenorrhea (missing periods), anemia, sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis—is considered insufficient reliable evidence to rate. That means studies so far haven't been robust enough to say whether it works for these uses.
If you're thinking of using it for a specific health reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current evidence does and doesn't show.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when used as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. One thing to know: eating fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain, so stick with processed forms like this extract.
The safety data advises against using maca during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, since there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe in those situations. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before starting this supplement.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient in this product. That doesn't mean interactions can't happen—it means we have no monograph evidence of them.
Check your specific medications with the tool on this page to be sure.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Maca extract is generally well tolerated in supplement form and has no documented drug interactions. It's reasonable to consider if you're curious about traditional uses, but understand that the evidence for most conditions is still inconclusive.
Steer clear during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As always, run it by your pharmacist if you're on other medications or supplements.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 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 | Puritan's Pride |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 025077529841 |
| Net contents | 60 Rapid Release Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 318294 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult Male (18-50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca Extract by Puritan's Pride, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Maca Root Extract | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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General Statements
Puritan’s Pride supplements are produced from the finest raw materials under stringent quality control standards. State-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging facilities ensure you the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. When it comes to your health...choose the best.
To reorder item # 52984 www.puritan.com 1-800-645-1030
Precautions
Warning: This product is intended for use by men and is not intended for use by women.
If you are taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Contains bioengineered food ingredients.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2021 Puritan’s Pride, Inc.
Seals/Symbols
QA Quality Assured
Formula
Maca Extract 1000mg equivalent
Exotic herb for men
Men's performance products
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) capsule twice daily, preferably with meals.
Formulation
No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
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Maca Extract by Puritan's Pride 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 Puritan's Pride
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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca Root 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 Root Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca Extract by Puritan's Pride 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.
Puritan's Pride
See all Puritan's Pride products- Name
- Puritan's Pride, Inc.
- City
- Ronkonkoma
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11779
- Phone Number
- 1-800-645-1030
- Web Address
- www.puritan.com
Maca Extract by Puritan's Pride: Common Questions
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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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