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Dietary supplement

Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Futurebiotics

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

Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg is a dietary supplement by Futurebiotics 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 Extra Strength 4000 mg by Futurebiotics

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.
  • “Maca, Powder” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (4,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: maca root extract and powder at 4000 mg per serving. Maca is a root from the Andes that's been used traditionally as a food supplement.

The capsules also contain inactive ingredients — modified cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which are standard binders and flow agents.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Maca's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports energy, stamina, and reproductive health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Fatigue, Sexual desire, Age-related testosterone deficiency, Male infertility — and 4 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Fatigue, Postmenopausal conditions, Sexual desire, and more.

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

That means studies either haven't been done, aren't robust enough, or the results are mixed — we just don't have a clear answer on whether it works for these uses yet.

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 when used as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. The main concern from actual use is stomach pain, which has been reported with fresh, uncooked maca.

The safety data advises against maca during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe in those situations — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing and considering this product.

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 in our data for the ingredient we could check. That's not a guarantee none exist, so if you have questions about your exact medications, use the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist.

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 root is a traditional food supplement with no documented drug interactions, which is good news if you take medications. But the evidence that it actually works for specific health goals is weak.

If you're curious about it for general wellness and you're not pregnant or breastfeeding, it's low-risk — just don't expect proven results and stay alert for stomach upset.

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 Root Extra Strength 4000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Futurebiotics
Barcode (UPC) X003KDHRFL
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 319859
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), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg by Futurebiotics, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
X003KDHRFL
IngredientAmount% DV
Maca Root Extract, Powder1000 mg--
Maca, Powder4000 mg--

Other ingredients: Modified Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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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

New

Formulation

Supports energy & stamina Reproductive health

Free of gluten and soy Lab Tested GMO Free

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 2 capsules daily preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Warnings: Do not take this product if you are pregnant or nursing. Consult a healthcare professional before taking this product if you are taking medication or have a medical condition.

Discontinue use and consult a healthcare professional in case of adverse reaction.

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Protect from light.

Seals/Symbols

Lab Tested GMO Free

See for yourself

Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg by Futurebiotics label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg by Futurebiotics

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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maca, Powder

No known
interactions
4000 mg 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

Other (inactive) ingredients: Modified Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg by Futurebiotics Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg. 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 Root Extra Strength 4000 mg, from the product label.

Futurebiotics

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Name
Futurebiotics
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Phone Number
(800) 367-5433
Web Address
www.futurebiotics.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg by Futurebiotics: Common Questions

Does Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg by Futurebiotics interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg 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.
Will maca root affect my blood pressure or heart medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for maca root with blood pressure or heart medications. Still, if you take prescription drugs, it's smart to check them with the tool on this page or ask your pharmacist before you start.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against maca during pregnancy and breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options.
Does maca root actually work for sexual function or low energy?
The evidence is unclear. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate maca for antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction or athletic performance. Studies either haven't been done or aren't strong enough to say it works.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people tolerate maca well as a food. The main reported side effect is stomach pain, especially from fresh, uncooked maca. Long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied in depth.
Why does the label say 4000 mg if there's only one ingredient?
That 4000 mg is the amount of maca root extract and powder in each serving — it's the full active dose. The inactive ingredients like cellulose and magnesium stearate are the capsule itself and aren't counted in that number.

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The Full Monographs Behind Maca Root Extra Strength 4000 mg’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 Root Extra Strength 4000 mg'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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