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Puritan's Pride

Maca Extract

1 Capsule × 2/day · 60 servings · $0.33/serving

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Best for

Hormones

Ingredients (1)

Maca extract (Lepidium meyenii) (root)

33%

Dose/day

500 mg

Target

1500–3000 mg

Form

—

Other Ingredients (5)

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Dicalcium PhosphateBinder

Calcium and phosphorus compound used as binder

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

How to Take It

Take it anytime

Timing doesn't matter for this one — taking it consistently does.

With or without food
Split into 2 doses across the day

On the label

For adults, take one (1) capsule twice daily, preferably with meals.

General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.

Price Check

$19.99

$10$20

Near the median of 50 maca root supplements

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.

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