Maca Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca Root 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 Root is a dietary supplement by Dorado 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 Root by Dorado 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
This product contains one active ingredient: Maca Root Extract. Maca is a plant extract traditionally used for various purposes, though the evidence behind most of these uses isn't yet established.
The capsule also contains cellulose as an inactive ingredient (a common capsule filler).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The science on maca root is still catching up to its popularity. We hold no reliable evidence to rate it for amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia of chronic disease, sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants, athletic performance, or osteoporosis.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research isn't there yet to confirm whether it does.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when eaten as food, though supplement safety hasn't been studied over the long term, so we don't have a full picture of what happens with regular use in pill form. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain.
The safety data doesn't support use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — there isn't enough reliable information to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked. That's not a guarantee none exist — run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start.
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 root is traditionally popular but evidence-light on most claimed benefits. If you're curious about it, the documented interactions are few — but the long-term safety profile in supplement form isn't well established.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2023.
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 Root, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Dorado Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X002QZ61IN |
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299932 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca Root by Dorado Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Adult use only. This product is not intended for pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
This product is not intended for pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take two (2) capsules a day. Take an additional serving 30 minutes prior to activity, if desired, or as directed by your healthcare provider.
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.
Seals/Symbols
Made In The USA With Global Ingredients GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product Third Party Certified
Formulation
Made With Non GMO Ingredients
Maximum strength
General Statements
Made With Love
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Maca Root by Dorado 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 Root by Dorado Nutrition
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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: Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca Root by Dorado Nutrition Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca Root. 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 Root, from the product label.
Dorado Nutrition
See all Dorado Nutrition products- Name
- Dorado Nutrition
- Street Address
- 30 N Gould St Ste 3784
- City
- Sheridan
- State
- WY
- ZipCode
- 82801
- Phone Number
- (307) 201-2862
- Web Address
- www.DoradoNutrition.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Maca Root’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Maca Root'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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