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Dietary supplement

Maca Root Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Maca Root Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 by BulkSupplements.com

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. Maca is a plant root traditionally used in South American cuisine and herbal practice.

The extract form concentrates the plant material into powder, which is what you're getting in each serving.

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 isn't established in the data we hold. The research we have rates claims around sexual function in people taking certain antidepressants, athletic performance, bone health, amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), and anemia as having insufficient reliable evidence to rate — meaning we don't have enough solid data yet to say whether maca works for any of these.

If you're considering it for a specific reason, talking with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science supports is your best move.

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, so there's a limit to what we know about taking it regularly in supplement doses. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain, so stick to the processed supplement form.

Because there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts, avoid it during pregnancy. There isn't enough reliable information on safety while breastfeeding either — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.

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 with any medication categories we hold. Still, check your exact medications with the tool on this page or ask your pharmacist if you have any concerns 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 extract is a single-ingredient supplement with no documented drug interactions. The evidence for what it actually does isn't solid yet, and long-term safety data in supplement form is thin.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, skip it — the safety data isn't there. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting to make sure it fits your situation.

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 Aug 23, 2021.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000HUM75Z
Net contents 250 Gram(s); 8.8 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 253813
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maca Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
1000 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
1000 mg
Servings per container
250
UPC/BARCODE
X000HUM75Z
IngredientAmount% DV
Maca root extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (about 1/3 tsp) up to three times daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

See for yourself

Maca Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maca Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size1000 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maca root extract

No known
interactions
1000 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: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maca Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Road
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Maca Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Maca Root Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Maca Root Extract. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Maca Root Extract 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 while I'm pregnant?
No — there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts, so the data advises against it during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options if you're interested in it.
Is maca safe while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable information on safety while breastfeeding, so we can't say either way. You'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're nursing.
Does maca work for sexual function problems from antidepressants?
The evidence isn't solid — we rate that claim as having insufficient reliable evidence to know whether it works. Your doctor or pharmacist can talk with you about what research supports and what options might help.
Can fresh maca cause side effects?
Yes — fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain. This supplement is processed, so that shouldn't be a concern, but if you have stomach trouble after taking it, stop and talk with your pharmacist.
How much long-term safety data is there on maca supplements?
Long-term supplement safety hasn't been studied, even though maca is generally well tolerated as a food. That means we have a gap in what we know about regular use over months or years in supplement form.

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The Full Monographs Behind Maca Root Extract’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'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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