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Dietary supplement

Maca Root Extract 1600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by tnvitamins

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

Maca Root Extract 1600 mg is a dietary supplement by tnvitamins 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 Extract 1600 mg by tnvitamins

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 root extract, at 1,600 mg per capsule. Maca is a plant root used traditionally and in supplements for a range of purposes, from sexual function to energy and bone health.

The capsule also holds several inactive ingredients — gelatin, vegetable magnesium stearate, silica, and rice powder — that give it shape and stability.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: energy and sexual function support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Fatigue, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Sexual desire, Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, Male infertility, libido — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Fatigue, Sexual desire, Male infertility.

The evidence for maca root extract remains insufficient for us to rate its effectiveness reliably. The data we hold covers several potential uses — amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia of chronic disease, sexual dysfunction linked to antidepressants, athletic performance, and osteoporosis — but none have enough solid research behind them yet to say it works or doesn't work.

If you're thinking about maca for a specific reason, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the current evidence supports a trial.

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 its long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly enough for us to be certain. One potential side effect: fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain.

The available data advises against use during pregnancy because there isn't enough safety information in supplement amounts. Similarly, there isn't enough reliable data to say it's safe while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in either situation.

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 maca root extract. That said, if you're on any medications and want to be extra cautious, check your exact drugs using the search tool on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before starting.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Maca root extract is a single-ingredient supplement with no documented interactions in our data — but that's not a guarantee none exist. It's generally tolerated, though long-term safety as a supplement is understudied, and pregnancy or breastfeeding are reasons to check with your own doctor or pharmacist first.

The evidence for what it actually does is still thin, so manage your expectations on effectiveness.

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 Apr 23, 2020.

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 Extract 1600 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand tnvitamins
Barcode (UPC) 095234262607
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2020
DSLD ID 217834
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maca Root Extract 1600 mg by tnvitamins, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
095234262607
IngredientAmount% DV
Maca root extract1600 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Rice powder

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Label statements
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Formulation

Natural herbs Energizing Peruvian herb

Free of: Wheat, yeast, milk, lactose, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor, artificial sweetener, preservatives. Non GMO.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) capsule three times daily, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a health care professional.

Precautions

Caution: Pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor before use.

If you are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Reorder tnvitamins.com 800-645-4446

See for yourself

Maca Root Extract 1600 mg by tnvitamins label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maca Root Extract 1600 mg by tnvitamins

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maca root extract

No known
interactions
1600 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Rice powder. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maca Root Extract 1600 mg by tnvitamins Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maca Root Extract 1600 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 Extract 1600 mg, from the product label.

tnvitamins

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Name
Total Nutrition, Inc.
City
Farmingdale
State
NY
ZipCode
11735
Phone Number
800-645-4446
Web Address
tnvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Maca Root Extract 1600 mg by tnvitamins: Common Questions

Does Maca Root Extract 1600 mg by tnvitamins interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Maca Root Extract 1600 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Maca Root Extract 1600 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.
Can I take maca if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it during pregnancy because there isn't enough information about maca supplements at these doses. For breastfeeding, there also isn't enough reliable safety data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation before taking it.
What side effects might I notice?
Maca is generally well tolerated. The main side effect on record is stomach pain, which can happen if you consume fresh, uncooked maca. Long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been thoroughly studied, so it's worth reporting any unusual symptoms to your pharmacist.
Does maca actually improve sexual function or energy?
The evidence we hold is insufficient to say it works reliably for sexual dysfunction from antidepressants, athletic performance, or other uses. The research just isn't solid enough yet. Your doctor can discuss whether trying it makes sense for you.
What's in this capsule besides the maca?
The inactive ingredients are gelatin, vegetable magnesium stearate, silica, and rice powder — they're fillers, binders, and capsule material with no active role.
Will maca interact with my blood pressure or diabetes medication?
No interactions are documented in our data for maca root extract. Even so, it's smart to run your exact medications through the search tool here or ask your pharmacist to double-check before you start.

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The Full Monographs Behind Maca Root Extract 1600 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 Extract 1600 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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