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: maca, a Peruvian root plant often used as a food supplement. The capsule itself is made with hypromellose and ascorbyl palmitate, which are inactive ingredients that help hold and protect the maca powder.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence on maca is thin across the board. The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it works for amenorrhea (absent periods), anemia, sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, or bone health.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means we simply don't have strong clinical evidence yet to say either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Maca is generally well tolerated when used as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been thoroughly studied. Fresh, uncooked maca may cause stomach pain in some people.
The safety data advises against maca during pregnancy because there isn't enough reliable information. There also isn't enough data to know whether it's safe while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for maca. Check with your own pharmacist or doctor if you have specific medications you're taking and want personalized reassurance.
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.
Maca is a traditional Peruvian root with a long history as a food, and it has no documented interactions with medications we could check. But the evidence for what it actually does is sparse, and its long-term safety as a supplement isn't well established.
If you're interested in trying it, a conversation with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for you is worth having.
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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 20, 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
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 | Jun 20, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 309778 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Supports Energy & Stamina + Sexual Health
Manufactured without dairy, gluten or GMOs. Non GMO Gluten Free Dairy Free
Formula
Made with: Gelatinized, organic Maca Root
Brand IP Statement(s)
Viva Naturals A wealth of wellness We make wellness possible.
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
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule up to three times daily with a meal, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
General Statements
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.
Seals/Symbols
Third Party Tested Purity & Potency
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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.
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...
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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