Maca Magic Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Maca Magic
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca Magic 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 Magic is a dietary supplement by Maca Magic with 3 active ingredients. 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 Magic by Maca Magic
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
Low disclosure
Maca Magic is a liquid supplement with three ingredients: maca (the active ingredient), vegetable glycerine, and distilled water. The product contains no inactive fillers or binders beyond the water and glycerine that make up the liquid form.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for maca is limited. We hold ratings for six uses — amenorrhea (missed periods), anemia, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis — but all of them carry insufficient reliable evidence to rate it one way or the other.
That means the data we have isn't strong enough to say whether maca works for these purposes. Vegetable glycerine, the other active ingredient, shows likely effectiveness for constipation, but in a liquid supplement at food amounts it's likely present in small doses.
For maca's main marketed uses, we simply don't have solid evidence yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term supplement safety hasn't been studied closely. The main adverse effect to watch for is stomach pain, especially if the maca is fresh or uncooked.
Avoid maca during pregnancy and breastfeeding — there isn't enough safety data to know it's okay. Vegetable glycerine is generally well tolerated in normal amounts, though large oral doses can cause stomach upset, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.
At the food-level amounts in this liquid, those risks are low, but if you're considering taking extra glycerine supplements or larger doses, check with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check in this product. That doesn't mean none could occur — always confirm with your own pharmacist or doctor before combining it with any medication.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Maca Magic is a simple liquid maca supplement with no documented drug interactions. It's generally well tolerated as a food, but evidence for its effectiveness is insufficient and safety data is limited.
Avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for your health goals.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2021.
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 Magic, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Maca Magic |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 838451000191 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 248121 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca Magic by Maca Magic, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| distilled Water | 0 NP | -- |
| Maca Magic | 0 NP | -- |
| Vegetable Glycerine | 0 NP | -- |
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Formula
Maca is a traditional superfood cultivated for 2,000 years in the Andes Mountains.
General Statements
Find out what the Inca have been saying for centuries. Herbs America Sustainable Harvest
Please Recycle
Formulation
Grown at 14,000 feet elevation in the rarefied air of the Peruvian Andes.
Gluten Free Alcohol Free
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Wild Crafted Sustainable Harvest
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a restorative tonic take 40 to 80 drops once or twice a day in a little water, your favorite beverage or direct from the dropper or as recommended by a health care practitioner.
Precautions
Cautions: Information provided on this label should not be used as medical advice. Not intended for long-term use.
Not intended for pregnant or nursing women.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Maca Magic by Maca Magic 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 Magic by Maca Magic
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size40 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Distilled Water
Maca Magic
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 Magic monograph & interactionsVegetable Glycerine
No knowninteractions
Glycerol (glycerin) is a sweet, syrupy compound made naturally in the body and widely used in foods, skin products, and medicines. It is well establis...
Vegetable Glycerine monograph & interactionsMaca Magic by Maca Magic Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca Magic. 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 Magic, from the product label.
Maca Magic
See all Maca Magic products- Name
- Herbs America
- City
- Murphy
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97533
- Phone Number
- 541-846-6222
- Web Address
- www.MacaRoot.com
Maca Magic by Maca Magic: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca Magic’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Maca
Maca is a nutrient-rich Andean root often used for energy, libido, and menopause symptoms. Early studies suggest it may modestly help sexual desire and some menopause symptoms, but the evide...
Read the full Maca monograph → Herb & supplement monographGlycerol
Glycerol (glycerin) is a sweet, syrupy compound made naturally in the body and widely used in foods, skin products, and medicines. It is well established as a laxative and a skin and eye moi...
Read the full Glycerol monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Maca Magic'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 9 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
Glycerol 8 references
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Wagner DR. Hyperhydrating with glycerol: implications for athletic performance. J Am Diet Assoc 1999;99:207-12. PubMed
- Yu YL, Kumana CR, Lauder IJ, et al. Treatment of acute cortical infarct with intravenous glycerol. A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial. Stroke 1993;24:1119-24. PubMed
- Frei A, Cottier C, Wunderlich P, Ludin E. Glycerol and dextran combined in the therapy of acute stroke. A placebo-controlled, double-blind trial with a planned interim analysis. Stroke 1987;18:373-9. PubMed
- Balaskas E, Szepietowski JC, Bessis D, Ioannides D, Ponticelli C, Ghienne C, Taberly A, Dupuy P. Randomized, double-blind study with glycerol and paraffin in uremic xerosis. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2011 Apr;6(4):748-52. PubMed
- Blanchet-Bardon C, Tadini G, Machado Matos M, Delarue A. Association of glycerol and paraffin in the treatment of ichthyosis in children: an international, multicentric, randomized, controlled, double-blind study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2012 Aug;26 PubMed
- Kajita N, Kanamori K, Yamamoto S, Yoshida K. Generalized Urticaria Caused by a Glycerin Enema in an Infant. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2022;32(4):318-319. PubMed
- Suzuki R, Fukuyama K, Miyazaki Y, Namiki T. Contact urticaria syndrome and protein contact dermatitis caused by glycerin enema. JAAD Case Reports. 2016;2:108-10. 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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