Peruvian Maca 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Peruvian Maca 500 mg 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
Peruvian Maca 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Viva Naturals 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 Peruvian Maca 500 mg by Viva Naturals
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: organic Maca root at 500 mg per capsule. Maca is a plant from Peru traditionally used for various purposes, though scientific evidence for most of these uses is still limited.
The capsule also holds two inactive ingredients — Hypromellose and Ascorbyl Palmitate — which are common binders and preservatives.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
The evidence for Maca is not established in our data. The ingredient has been studied for amenorrhea (absent or irregular periods), anemia, antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and osteoporosis, but we hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for any of these uses.
If you're considering it for a specific reason, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see whether the available research fits your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when used as a food, though long-term safety as a supplement has not been studied thoroughly. The main caution is that fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.
During pregnancy, there is not enough safety data in supplement amounts, so avoid it. Breastfeeding also lacks enough reliable safety information — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you if you're nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist — the supplement simply hasn't been studied for drug interactions.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your full medication list before adding this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Peruvian Maca may appeal to you if you're interested in a traditional Peruvian plant supplement, though evidence for its benefits is limited. Skip it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
No drug interactions are documented, but check your specific medications with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you take anything regularly.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 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 Peruvian Maca 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Viva Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X000V9LGDL |
| Net contents | 250 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 248116 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Peruvian Maca 500 mg by Viva Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| organic Maca | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Formulation
Good for: Traditional support of energy, stamina, and sexual well-being, and providing antioxidant protection against free radical damage.
Non GMO Gluten Free Dairy Free
Gelatinized Supports energy & stamina + sexual health
Manufactured without dairy, gluten or GMOs.
Formula
Made with: gelatinized, organic maca root.
General Statements
A wealth of wellness www.vivanaturals.com We make wellness possible.
Viva Naturals Promise We're really proud of the products we make. But, if you're unhappy with your Viva Naturals purchase for any reason, just let us know within 90 days. We'll be happy to refund your money, no questions asked and no hard feelings.
Storage
Storage Information: Store in a cool, dry place protected from heat and light.
Precautions
Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this or any other product if you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking medication including blood thinners or antidepressants or have a medical condition including high blood pressure.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Third Party Certified Purity & Potency
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 1 capsule up to three times daily with a meal or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
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Peruvian Maca 500 mg by Viva Naturals label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Peruvian Maca 500 mg by Viva Naturals
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 container250 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic Maca
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...
Organic Maca monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Peruvian Maca 500 mg by Viva Naturals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Peruvian Maca 500 mg. 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 Peruvian Maca 500 mg, from the product label.
Viva Naturals
See all Viva Naturals products- Name
- Viva Naturals Inc.
- Street Address
- 228 Park Ave South Suite 2400
- City
- New York
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 10003
- Phone Number
- 1-800-921-8482
- Web Address
- www.vivanaturals.com
Peruvian Maca 500 mg by Viva Naturals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Peruvian Maca 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Peruvian 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.
- 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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