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Dietary supplement

Maca Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Village Vitality

Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Maca Powder is a dietary supplement by Village Vitality 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 Powder by Village Vitality

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: maca powder. Maca is a plant root traditionally used in Peruvian cuisine and supplements.

There are no inactive fillers or other ingredients listed in this formula.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Maca product and its label doesn't state a use — see Maca's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for maca is limited. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for amenorrhea (absent or irregular periods), anemia, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, or osteoporosis.

In plain terms, we don't yet have strong enough studies to say whether it works for any of these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Maca

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.

The safety data advises against taking maca during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough reliable information to know either way.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Maca

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for maca in our data. Even so, it's a good habit to check your specific medications with the search tool on this page.

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 Powder might appeal to you if you're drawn to traditional plant supplements, but evidence for its effectiveness is still developing. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of stomach upset with maca, talk with your pharmacist before starting.

Always run your medications through the checker on this page to be sure.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Maca Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Village Vitality
Barcode (UPC) 788332207747
Net contents 4 Ounce(s); 114 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 310265
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maca Powder by Village Vitality, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
38
UPC/BARCODE
788332207747
IngredientAmount% DV
Maca, Powder3 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 1 teaspoon, once per day or as directed by a health care professional

Precautions

Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm

Keep out of the reach of children

Formulation

100% vegetarian

100% gluten free

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Maca Powder by Village Vitality label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maca Powder by Village Vitality

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container38 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maca, Powder

No known
interactions
3 Gram(s) per serving Form: Lepidium meyenii, Powder

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, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Maca Powder by Village Vitality Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca Powder. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Maca Powder, from the product label.

Village Vitality

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Name
Village Vitality LLC
Street Address
79 Tinker St, Floor 2
City
Woodstock
State
NY
ZipCode
12498
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Maca Powder by Village Vitality: Common Questions

Does Maca Powder by Village Vitality interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Maca Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Maca Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take maca if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No—there isn't enough safety data to know either way. The facts advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Does maca actually improve sexual function or mood?
Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate maca for sexual dysfunction or mood. There just aren't strong enough studies yet to say whether it works for those uses.
Will maca upset my stomach?
Most people tolerate it well, but fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some folks. If you're sensitive to it, that's something to know going in.
Is maca safe to take long-term?
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety in supplement amounts hasn't been studied carefully. It's worth checking in with your pharmacist if you plan to use it regularly.

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The Full Monographs Behind Maca Powder’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Maca Powder'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.

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
  1. 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

See these in context on the Maca monograph →

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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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