Maca
2licensed products
1 monograph
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
4- Helps to support emotional aspects of sexual health
- Helps to support healthy mood balance during menopause
- Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants
- Source of antioxidants/Provides antioxidants that help fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
Conditions Requiring Product Details
3These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Maca until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking blood thinnersMaca - Lepidium Meyenii · Products providing 0.6 g or more dried root/hypocotyl, per day
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a blood pressure conditionMaca - Lepidium Meyenii · Products providing 0.6 g or more dried root/hypocotyl, per day
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have psychological disorders such as anxiety or depressionMaca - Lepidium Meyenii · Healthy mood balance; Sexual health
Approved Dose Ranges
2| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older. Mood balance during menopause | 2–3.5 grams | per day |
Adults 18 years and older. Sexual health | 3–3.5 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
1cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
Alternative Names
3Maca(common)Peruvian-ginseng(common)Lepidium meyenii
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
227.33 mg1 licensed products
150 mg1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
8Check your Maca product's compliance
Validate your formulation against Health Canada monographs and 2 licensed products containing Maca.
Scan Your Product Free