Maca Root Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Pure
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maca Root Extract 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 Extract is a dietary supplement by Pure 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 Pure
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, a concentrated form of the maca plant root. The capsule itself is made from gelatin.
Maca has been studied for a range of uses, from sexual function to bone health to managing anemia and depression-related concerns.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for maca root extract is insufficient across all the conditions it's been studied for — amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), chronic anemia, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis. That means the data we have isn't strong enough to say whether it works for any of these purposes.
If you're considering it for a specific reason, it's worth talking that over with your doctor.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca root extract is generally well tolerated when used as a food, but long-term safety data for supplement amounts hasn't been established. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.
Because there isn't enough safety data for pregnancy, the guidance is to avoid it if you're pregnant. There also isn't enough reliable information to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it in either situation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for maca root extract in our data. That's not a guarantee none exist — it's a statement of what we found.
Before you start, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full medication list.
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.
Pure Maca Root Extract has no documented interactions with medications, which is reassuring if you take prescriptions. That said, the evidence for what it actually does is insufficient — we don't yet have strong data for any of its proposed uses.
It's generally well tolerated in food form, but pregnancy and breastfeeding safety are uncertain. If you're thinking about adding it, discuss your reason for taking it with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 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
General information
Key facts about Maca Root Extract, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maca Root Extract by Pure, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Maca root extract | 1640 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsules
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation
Pure ingredients. Pure results.
Promotes sexual & reproductive health, hormonal balance & boosts energy
Non-GMO ingredients
Libido & mood enhancer
Reproductive health Ignite libido Hormonal balance
General Statements
Double the value. Unmatched purity.
Money back guarantee
Precautions
If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your physician before taking this or any dietary supplement.
For adults only.
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.
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition.
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Maca Root Extract by Pure 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 Extract by Pure
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 container92 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: Gelatin Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maca Root Extract by Pure 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Maca Root Extract, from the product label.
Pure
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- Pure Supplements
- Street Address
- 2578 W 600 N
- City
- Lindon
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84042
- Phone Number
- 801-903-2280
- Web Address
- Puresupplementsco.com
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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 & 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.
- 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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