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Dietary supplement

Maca Root Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Earthborn Elements

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

Maca Root Extract is a dietary supplement by Earthborn Elements 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 Earthborn Elements

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. It's a single-ingredient supplement, so what you're taking is straightforward — just maca in a gelatin capsule.

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 root extract isn't established in the data we hold. We don't have reliable evidence to rate it for amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia, sexual dysfunction related to antidepressants, athletic performance, or osteoporosis.

If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk with your pharmacist about what the current evidence actually supports.

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 safety as a long-term supplement hasn't been studied in depth, so there's a caution there. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain — this product is an extract, but it's worth knowing.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data, so the guidance is to avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or 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. Still, check your exact medications with the search tool below before you begin — absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist.

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 interactions in our data, but long-term safety as a supplement isn't well studied. It's not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

If you take medications, check them against the tool on this page before starting, and run any questions by your pharmacist.

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 Sep 25, 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 Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Earthborn Elements
Net contents 200 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2024
DSLD ID 319619
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Maca Root Extract by Earthborn Elements, 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:
4 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
50
IngredientAmount% DV
Maca Root Extract1640 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 4 capsules daily, preferably with meals, or as directed by a physician. Take with at least 8 oz of liquid.

General Statements

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Maca Root Extract by Earthborn Elements label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Maca Root Extract by Earthborn Elements

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

Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maca Root Extract

No known
interactions
1640 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. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Maca Root Extract by Earthborn Elements 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.

Earthborn Elements

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Name
Earthborn Elements
Street Address
9450 SW Gemini Dr #49936
City
Beaverton
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97008
Web Address
Earthbornelements.com
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Maca Root Extract by Earthborn Elements: Common Questions

Does Maca Root Extract by Earthborn Elements 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 root extract while pregnant?
No — there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts to recommend it during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's best for you.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough reliable information on safety while breastfeeding, so the guidance is to avoid it. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
What is maca root extract supposed to do?
We don't have reliable evidence to rate maca for any of the conditions it's used for — including amenorrhea, anemia, sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, or osteoporosis. The evidence just isn't established in our data.
Can maca root cause stomach pain?
Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain. This product is an extract, so it's processed differently, but it's something to know. If you develop stomach pain after taking it, stop and talk with your pharmacist.
How long can I safely take maca root extract?
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but its safety as a long-term supplement hasn't been studied in depth. If you're planning to take it regularly, mention it to your pharmacist so they can keep an eye on it for you.

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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

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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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