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Dietary supplement

Organic Maca 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Solaray

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

Organic Maca 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Solaray 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 Organic Maca 500 mg by Solaray

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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, a root plant traditionally used in food and supplements. It's a straightforward single-ingredient formula with pullulan as an inactive capsule material.

Does it work?

No specific claim
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
General wellness

This Maca product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Maca's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“Energy support”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

The evidence for maca isn't established yet in the data we hold. The supplement has been studied for a handful of uses — including amenorrhea (missed periods), anemia, sexual dysfunction linked to antidepressants, athletic performance, and bone health — but none of those studies have produced reliable evidence strong enough to rate.

That doesn't mean maca doesn't work; it means the research isn't there yet to say one way or the other.

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 supplement taken long term hasn't been studied closely. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.

The safety data doesn't support use during pregnancy or breastfeeding — there isn't enough reliable information either way — so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing before taking this product.

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. You're clear from a drug-interaction standpoint, but it's still smart to mention it to your pharmacist if you take any medications.

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.

Maca is a traditional supplement with no documented drug interactions and a tolerability history as a food. The evidence for any specific health benefit isn't established in our data.

If you're interested in trying it and take any medications, check them here or ask your pharmacist first, and avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor says otherwise.

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, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Maca 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Solaray
Barcode (UPC) 076280276855
Net contents 100 Organic Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2025
DSLD ID 338515
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Maca 500 mg by Solaray, 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
100
UPC/BARCODE
076280276855
IngredientAmount% DV
Maca500 mg--

Other ingredients: Pullulan

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Solaray Est. 1973 A brighter way 1973

Formulation

Energy support

Vegan

Certified Organic by Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Lab Verified Vegan

General Statements

Since 1973, we've scoured the globe for the highest quality ingredients, connecting you with the most efficacious supplements that help you live brighter & embrace the moments that matter most.

100% PCR bottles

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product. Directions: Use only as directed.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.

California residents only Warning: Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Use only as directed. Take 1 capsule twice daily with a meal or glass of water.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formula

Discussion: Solaray Maca root is 100% vegan.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

See for yourself

Organic Maca 500 mg by Solaray label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Maca 500 mg by Solaray

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 container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maca

No known
interactions
500 mg per serving Form: Lepidium meyenii

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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Maca 500 mg by Solaray Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Organic Maca 500 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 Organic Maca 500 mg, from the product label.

Solaray

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Name
Nutraceutical Corp.
Web Address
www.nutraceutical.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Maca 500 mg by Solaray: Common Questions

Does Organic Maca 500 mg by Solaray interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Organic Maca 500 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Maca 500 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.
Is maca safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data to know either way. The facts recommend against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, trying to conceive, or nursing.
Does maca help with sexual dysfunction from antidepressants?
It's been studied for that, but the evidence isn't strong enough to say whether it works. The research just isn't there yet.
Can maca cause side effects?
Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain. As a supplement taken long term, safety hasn't been studied thoroughly, so it's something to keep an eye on.
Does this product have any fillers or other ingredients besides maca?
The active ingredient is maca. The capsule is made of pullulan, which is an inactive ingredient used to hold the supplement together.
Will maca interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for maca. That said, it's always smart to check your exact medications using the tool on this page or ask your pharmacist, just to be thorough.

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Organic Maca 500 mg label
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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Maca 500 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

Organic Maca 500 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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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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