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Dietary supplement

Raw Maca 750 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Protocol For Life Balance

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

Raw Maca 750 mg is a dietary supplement by Protocol For Life Balance 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 Raw Maca 750 mg by Protocol For Life Balance

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.

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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 root concentrate in raw form, at 750 mg per capsule. Maca is a plant root used traditionally in South American cuisine and as a supplement.

The capsule itself is made from hypromellose and hydroxypropyl cellulose, with silicon dioxide and stearic acid as processing aids.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
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
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy sexual activity in males.
  • We looked for evidence on: Sexual desire, Age-related testosterone deficiency, Male infertility, erectile dysfunction, male sexual performance.
  • The closest evidence on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Sexual desire (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Maca is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Age-related testosterone deficiency, Male infertility.

The evidence for maca isn't established for the uses we have data on — that includes amenorrhea (missing periods), anemia, depression-related sexual dysfunction, athletic performance, and bone health. Our monograph rates all of these as insufficient reliable evidence to rate, which means the research either hasn't been done well enough or doesn't exist yet.

If you're considering maca for one of these reasons, it's worth talking with us about what the actual evidence shows.

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 when used as food, but we haven't studied its safety as a supplement over the long term. The main concern from our data is stomach pain — some people report this when they consume fresh, uncooked maca.

Because there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts, avoid maca during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

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 for maca in our data. Even so, if you take any medications regularly, it's smart to check them here or ask us before you start.

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.

Raw maca is a traditional plant supplement with no documented drug interactions. It's generally well tolerated, though long-term safety data is limited.

If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, skip it — the data doesn't support its use in those situations. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions about whether it's right for you.

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 Aug 22, 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 Raw Maca 750 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Protocol For Life Balance
Barcode (UPC) 707359147775
Net contents 90 Veg Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2025
DSLD ID 337827
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Halal, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Raw Maca 750 mg by Protocol For Life Balance, 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 Veg Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
707359147775
IngredientAmount% DV
Maca Root Concentrate, Raw750 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested usage: Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Formula

How it works: The herb maca (Lepidium meyenii) is native to the Andes region of Peru, where it has a long history of use both as a food and a general energy tonic.

Peruvian maca

Halal

Formulation

Modern scientific studies indicate that natural constituents in maca may help to support healthy sexual activity in males, without exerting any direct effect on endocrine function.

Protocol for Life Balance Raw Maca is gelatinized to remove starch for a more concentrated product.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Healthy sexual function

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Vegetarian/Vegan

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.

Gelatinization is a completely vegetarian process that removes starch from maca to yield a more concentrated product. Gelatinization does not refer to "gelatin," and no animal derived ingredients are incorporated into this process.

Gelatinization does not refer to "gelatin," and no animal derived ingredients are incorporated into this process.

Precautions

Cautions/Interactions: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your healthcare practitioner if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

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.

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Halal

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

See for yourself

Raw Maca 750 mg by Protocol For Life Balance label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Raw Maca 750 mg by Protocol For Life Balance

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Maca Root Concentrate, Raw

No known
interactions
750 mg per serving

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 Concentrate, Raw monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Raw Maca 750 mg by Protocol For Life Balance Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Raw Maca 750 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 Raw Maca 750 mg, from the product label.

Protocol For Life Balance

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Name
Protocol For Life Balance
Street Address
395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
City
Bloomingdale
State
IL
ZipCode
60108
Web Address
protocolforlife.com
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Raw Maca 750 mg by Protocol For Life Balance: Common Questions

Does Raw Maca 750 mg by Protocol For Life Balance interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Raw Maca 750 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Raw Maca 750 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.
Will raw maca interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for maca. That's not a guarantee none exist, so if you take prescription drugs, run them through the checker on this page or ask us to be sure.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough safety data in supplement amounts to recommend it during pregnancy, and we don't have reliable information about safety while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it in those situations.
What does maca actually do?
We have data on several uses — amenorrhea, anemia, sexual dysfunction from antidepressants, athletic performance, and bone health — but the evidence for all of them rates as insufficient. The research either hasn't been done well enough yet or doesn't exist. Your pharmacist can point you toward what does have solid evidence if you're interested.
Is maca safe to take long-term?
Maca is generally well tolerated as a food, but we haven't studied its safety as a supplement over the long term, so we don't have good data on that.
Will this give me stomach pain?
Some people report stomach pain from fresh, uncooked maca. This product is raw maca, so it's possible, but not everyone experiences it. If you're sensitive to stomach upset, start low and see how you feel.

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The Full Monographs Behind Raw Maca 750 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

Raw Maca 750 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

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