- Reproductive Health
- Sexual Well-Being
- For Men and Women
- A Dietary Supplement
- Vegetarian/Vegan
- Non-GMO
- Botanicals/Herbs
- Family Owned Since 1968
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is grown at high elevations in the Andes region of Central Peru. It has been traditionally used for centuries as a food source and as a general energy tonic. More recent scientific research suggests that Maca may help to support a healthy reproductive life for both men and women. Clinical data indicate that Maca does not exert a direct effect on endocrine function.
Suggested Use
Take 1 capsule 1 to 3 times daily.
Other Ingredients
Cellulose (capsule) and magnesium stearate (vegetable source).
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or tree nut ingredients.
Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Warnings
Natural color variations may occur in this product.
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not eat freshness packet.
Keep in bottle.
| Supplement Facts | ||
| Serving Size: 1 Veg Capsule | ||
| Â | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
| Maca (Lepidium meyenii) (Root) | 500 mg | * |
| * Daily Value not established. | ||
Cinthia R –
After 2 weeks of taking I got pregnant after years of trying I give credit to maca because I read the reviews and decided to give it a try and it did the work. Now I have a beautiful daughter 🙂
Rachael –
This product is worth every buck. I package arrived super quick. I started taking them instantly. I am on week 4 now and notice a hude difference in my labido and vaginal health. I was more lubricated than usual ( I was looking for a slight boost). I also noticed my chest starting to fill out slightly but I’m completely fine with that.
I love taking Maca for balancing my hormones and this is my recommended branded 10/10.
E.S/ –
I take one of these pills a day and I no longer have cramps during my period. I used to have cramps so bad I would be sick, but with this supplement, I have been pain free for months. It’s a natural way to help reduce the pain.
Amazon Customer –
I was looking up info on DHEA and ran across Maca Root. I had never heard of it. I am menopausal and had been experiencing horrible hot flashes, brain fog, etc. In less than 2 days after taking the product, my hot flashes and all other symptoms disappeared.
Khrysin –
If you struggle with lack of energy, libido, or mood issues…this is like gold!!
C. Rodgers –
A nutritionist suggested this to help balance my mood swings a few years ago. I take this quite regularly and I really feel like it helps. I am a woman and I started taking this when I was 41 and I am now 45. A male coworker saw this on my desk and mentioned he took it too. Sometimes I will go a week or two without it because I forget to rebuy it. That’s when I can really tell that it has been working! After about a week I start to notice it much more difficult to control my emotions. Everything seems like it’s just a little bit bigger deal than it needs to be. I would not call this a miracle cure but it is some thing I will definitely continue to take. I am glad she told me about this stuff.
Amazon Customer –
I am 32, never been pregnant before in my life. Use to be married for 8 years and we didn’t use protection and I never got pregnant. Never got pregnant with anyone else I had sex with either. I started taking this now maca root, 3 capsules once a day at the beginning of this year (2020) and I became pregnant after 5 months of taking it with my current boyfriend. I wasn’t taking it to get pregnant though and I didn’t think it would actually make me pregnant. I started taking it because I heard it helps with growing a bigger booty and that it helps with acne. I thought I couldn’t get pregnant but this can definitely make you pregnant so keep that in mind when using this. It definitely works for weight gain by speeding up your appetite and making you want to eat more. You gain weight everywhere though not just your booty so keep that in mind too (unless you have a strong will of controlling yourself from not overeating when maca root speeds up your appetite.) Not sure if it helped with my acne or not. I still get acne but not as bad as I use to when using this. If you want to have a baby though I definitely recommend maca root if you’ve been struggling to get pregnant or if you think you are unable to get pregnant. Also I recommend taking it with food because it would give me a headache sometimes if I took it without food.
rxs298 –
I got pregnant naturally and had a health baby at age 40 with the help of MACA and other herbs and supplements. I went overboard. I was taking about 6-8 of these a day. I was also having fertility smoothies twice a day in which I would add powder MACA. I was so hopeless and desperate. I went to one of the best fertility doctors in DC and she told me given my age my chances of getting pregnant naturally was about 5% and 25% with IVF. I also showed her a list of all the supplements that I was taking including MACA. She shook her head and asked me to stop taking them but I didn’t listen. Finally my gynecologist prescribed clomid and she also told me my chances were low. She told me to wait a month before I start clomid. I picked up the clomid prescription and never had to use it. Within a few days of seeing “one of the best fertility specialist in DC” I found out I was pregnant. I beleive that maca was a major factor in helping me get pregnant naturally.
Jennifer mays –
So I’m writing this not completely sure that it was the Maca.. just to be clear. I’ll give my story though! I had an ovary removed one November of 2019 and after that, I was having a lot of trouble getting back on a normal cycle and some hormonal issues like hot flashes. I began TTC in about January of 2020 and was having some light variation in my cycle. In about March I started taking Maca supplements and I noticed more energy as well as my cycle seemed to become more regular in March, April and May. My breasts and butt also seemed to get bigger but I gained some weight so idk. In June, I conceived and I’m now 7 weeks ago pregnant. If you’re trying to conceive, I don’t think it would hurt to try these! It seems they may have worked for me.
dee –
I like this brand of maca, and I think it works best for me as it’s simply the yellow variety. This helps with my mood, and I think it is making me ovulate (felt the ping and also had some other signs I won’t go into!).
I tried the triple combo made by another brand (red yellow black) and it gave me wicked acne even at one 500 mg. pill a day. I’m 45, and never even had acne as a teenager.
Maca acts by triggering brain hormone centers (hypothalamus, pituitary and pineal glands) and also the adrenals. I would avoid this if you’re on birth control…..you will probably get some unbalanced, supercharged hormones. Maca is potent stuff. But if you’re over 40 and need a hormone/mood boost, it’s helpful IMO.
Amazon customer –
Itook it for two weeks in my protein shake help me Putin weight then I stopped really focus on getting pregnant so yay me
LavenderElle2 –
After struggling with night sweats for years, I searched high and low for a natural remedy. I’ve tried supplements that have toyed with my menstrual cycle, depleted my energy, or flat out didn’t work. Then I stumbled on this beauty. After a month or so of continuous use, my night sweats dissipated completely. After 2-3 months of use I started noticing a natural lift to my butt without doing any squats. I’ve seen reviews of people mentioning larger breasts, but this stuff seems to distribute my fat to various regions of my body to give me a more womanly figure (emphasized and perked up curves).
In denial, I stopped taking maca root for about 2 months to see if it was in fact helping the night sweats and was responsible for the fat distribution. 2 months with no maca and my night sweats returned ever so slowly while my butt needed those squats to perk back up. 3 years later and I’m loyal to NOW’s maca root and it’s reliable quality.
This stuff is the truth.
Alatorre –
Easiest way to take maca. Been taking 3 pills/day after work and within hours my positive mood & energy increases. I have my college girl vibe back! Tryed the horny goat pills before these because of the funny name but they have nothing on macas power! These also help stabilize my monthly cycle.
Ladies, if your hubby already has good libido, keep these away from him!
Tiffany Bishop –
I initially purchased this product to help with my low libido, which I do believe it helped a bit, but I only took it for a little over a month. For the last 5 years, I struggled to conceive, and 5 weeks after I began taking this supplement, I become pregnant. I don’t want to try and say that this supplement is the reason I am pregnant, but I do believe it may have helped! I was also tracking my fertility window, so I know that contributed as well. If you’re having problems conceiving, give it a go… Maybe I’m on to something.
Williams22 –
While I have read endless reviews, how this is a miracle for some, it was definitely not that for me. I had hopes for increased energy, sex drive, fertility, all the things this can offer. I have always been 100% regular, with my cycles. Never had acne. I am 31, with 2 small children. Any extra energy, would be great. Of course increased libido is a plus, for me, & my husband. Started out slow. 1 capsule a day, for a week, increased to the maximum recommended dose, 1500mg a day. I took that for a month. Honestly, I really didn’t have any noticeable changes. Maybe a little bit energy? My cycle was due. Usually, clockwork. 4 days later- it came. More painful than usual. Very heavy. Lasted 3 days, instead of 5. I researched more. I didn’t give in. The next month, I was 5 days date. Now.. Now, I am having my second period, in 1 month. I have been bleeding/spotting for 12 days out of 22 days. I am on day 7 of (consecutive) bleeding/spotting. This really stinks. I am definitely not pregnant. I am definitely unfamiliar with my body right now. I have never, had anything like this happen. I’m not sure if the maca is part of the next part, but I can say that my breast have gotten bigger. A whole cup! That’s pretty awesome. I have gained 9lbs in the last several weeks. (I was trying to) I read where women said, “this made my butt bigger!! Or, my breast.. ” I seriously didn’t think that was possible. I didn’t take this for weight gain, or butt & breast enhancement. But, indeed it did. No complaints about that. Acne, I have had zits, & bumps on my face, back.. Yuck. Never, have I had this problem. I’m not sure if I would recommend this, or not.. That’s why I give the 3* review. Use at your own risk. This was my experience.
natalie bell –
I’ve been taking it for a while and its like as soon as I pop the pill in my mouth no later than a half hour i’m dripping wet and the orgasms are very intense, I love it
Christal butterfly –
I bought these 2016 because I have pcos and couldn’t conceive…within 3 months of taking them, I was pregnant. Gave me my period every month, Filled out my boobies, Improved my mood, esteem, energy, clarity and libido.
It’s effectiveness is sometimes reliant on how you take them. I did reduce simple carbs and cut sugar from my diet while on them. I also too about 3 in the morning before food and another 3 at night before sleep. After about a month and a half taking 6 daily I slowed it down to 1 in the morning before food and another at night before sleep. I’ve read reviews where it doesn’t work for others but I took the chance and it worked for me. One thing I recommend is if it doesn’t work, maybe try it in another form, whether liquid or powder. Very good super food. I must also add that I coupled it with Vitex. Took them both together same dosage… I’m not advising anyone to do as I did but I followed my intuition and I am happy with my results