Maca-Max Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca-Max 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-Max is a dietary supplement by Bio Nutrition 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-Max by Bio Nutrition
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
Maca-Max contains one active ingredient: maca root extract. It's a plant preparation from the maca plant, traditionally used for various health concerns.
The tablet also contains vegetable stearate, an inactive ingredient used as a binder.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for maca root extract is limited. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate its use for amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia of chronic disease, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis.
What that means: the research isn't yet solid enough for us to say whether it works for these purposes. If you're considering it for a specific health reason, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to weigh what's known so far.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca root extract is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied closely. Fresh, uncooked maca can cause stomach pain in some people.
During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts, so the evidence advises against use. During breastfeeding, there's not enough reliable information either way — you'll want to discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for maca root extract. That said, if you take any regular medications, a quick conversation with your pharmacist is never a bad idea.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Maca-Max is a single-ingredient supplement with no documented drug interactions in our data. The evidence for what it does is still thin, and long-term safety as a supplement isn't well established.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you're considering it for a specific health reason, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 25, 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-Max, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bio Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 854936003099 |
| Net contents | 30 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 25, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 200712 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca-Max by Bio Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Maca root extract | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take one (1) tablet daily preferably with the first meal of the day or as recommended by your health care professional.
Ultra-potent once daily gelatinized Maca Root for Men and Women
Formula
Description: Bio Nutritions Maca-Max is an ultra-potent form of gelatinized Maca Root in a once daily 1,000 mg tablet. Gelatinized Maca has undergone a comprehensive purification process removing unwanted pathogens, toxins and starches that are found in standard Maca products. Gelatinized Maca is up to 90% more absorbable then non gelatinized Maca Root.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Recycle
Each tablet supplies:
Made in USA
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Free of yeast, corn, dairy, sugar, salt, wheat, soy and preservatives
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Maca-Max by Bio Nutrition 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-Max by Bio Nutrition
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill 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: Vegetable Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca-Max by Bio Nutrition Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca-Max. 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-Max, from the product label.
Bio Nutrition
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- Bio Nutrition, Inc.
- City
- Island Park
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11558
- Phone Number
- 516-432-1590
- Web Address
- www.bionutritioninc.com
Maca-Max by Bio Nutrition: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca-Max’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Maca-Max'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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