MaCafe Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Maca Magic
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking MaCafe 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
MaCafe is a dietary supplement by Maca Magic 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 MaCafe by Maca Magic
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
Maca Magic contains one active ingredient: maca powder, a root vegetable from the Andes. The product lists maca as both the active and inactive ingredient.
Does it work?
No specific claim
The evidence for maca isn't established yet. Our data rates its use for amenorrhea (absence of periods), anemia, antidepressant-related sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis all as insufficient — meaning there aren't enough reliable studies to say whether it works for any of these.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.
The safety data advises against using maca during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough reliable information to know it's safe in those situations.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for maca powder.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're curious about maca as a general supplement, it's generally well tolerated. But we don't have strong evidence it works for any specific condition, and we don't have long-term safety data on supplement doses.
Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether it makes sense for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2025.
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 MaCafe, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Maca Magic |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 838451000115 |
| Net contents | 5.2 Ounce(s); 147 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 321043 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for MaCafe by Maca Magic, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Maca, Powder | 0.75 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Maca
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Formulation
Used by the Inca of Peru for centuries. 100% pure Instant bevereage!
Gluten free
Formula
MaCafe is a roasted beverage made from the whole root of organically grown Maca, free of caffeine, yet loaded with over 60 energizing phytochemicals, sterols and minerals. Roasted maca powder
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Use just like coffee! Directions Blend 1/4 tsp with rice, soy or regular milk and serve hot or blend with ice for a refreshing MaCafe on ice!
General Statements
Please recycle
Precautions
Caution: Nursing and pregnant mothers should consult their health care professionals before using this or any other products.
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: This product contains naturally occurring lead, a chemical which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information about Prop 65 please go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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MaCafe by Maca Magic label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in MaCafe by Maca Magic
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.75 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container195 Amounts shown are per serving.
Maca, Powder
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, Powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Maca. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
MaCafe by Maca Magic Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in MaCafe. 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 MaCafe, from the product label.
Maca Magic
See all Maca Magic products- Name
- Herbs America
- City
- Murphy
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97533
- Phone Number
- 541-846-6222
- Web Address
- www.herbs-america.com
MaCafe by Maca Magic: Common Questions
Does MaCafe by Maca Magic interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Is maca safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Can maca help with sexual dysfunction caused by antidepressants?
What should I do if maca gives me stomach pain?
How long has maca been studied as a supplement?
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The Full Monographs Behind MaCafe’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
MaCafe'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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