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Maca Root 1,250mg — 60 Vegan Tablets

Maca Root 1,250mg — 60 Vegan Tablets

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Ingredients

Maca Root Extract, Bulking Agents (Microcrystalline Cellulose, Di-Calcium Phosphate), Anti-caking agent (Magnesium Stearate).

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Maca Root Extract

Category

Botanical

Microcrystalline Cellulose

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Fibre

Di Calcium Phosphate

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Mineral

Magnesium Stearate

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Natural Compound

Maca Root Extract

A traditional adaptogen used for centuries in the Peruvian Andes for energy and vitality. Contains unique macamides and macaenes.

Key Function

Adaptogen, hormone balance support.

What it's used for

Energy, stamina, and balance. A traditional Andean adaptogen.

Key Benefits

A traditional adaptogen used for centuries in the Peruvian Andes for energy and vitality. Contains unique macamides and macaenes.

Science Behind It

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a cruciferous root vegetable used for its adaptogenic properties. It contains unique compounds called macamides and macaenes, studied for their role in its traditional effects on energy and vitality. Maca has a long history of use among Andean communities and is the subject of ongoing research into the endocrine system.

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Acts as a fiber (though typically in small amounts in supplements), provides structure to tablets, generally recognized as safe.

Key Function

Bulking agent, binder, disintegrant.

What it's used for

Pharmaceutical and food additive, mainly as an excipient in tablets and capsules.

Key Benefits

Acts as a fiber (though typically in small amounts in supplements), provides structure to tablets, generally recognized as safe.

Science Behind It

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a purified, partially depolymerized cellulose. It's an inert, insoluble dietary fiber that is not digested or absorbed by the body. In supplement formulations, its primary role is as a binder to hold ingredients together, a filler or bulking agent to increase tablet size, and a disintegrant to help tablets break down in the digestive tract.

Di Calcium Phosphate

A source of calcium and phosphorus, which are needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.

Key Function

Bone structure, mineral source, bulking agent.

What it's used for

Calcium and phosphorus supplementation, used as a dietary supplement and excipient in tablets.

Key Benefits

A source of calcium and phosphorus, which are needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.

Science Behind It

Di Calcium Phosphate contains both calcium and phosphorus, two essential minerals. Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth; phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. In supplements it also acts as a mineral source and a binder.

Magnesium Stearate

Improves manufacturing efficiency, ensures consistent tablet/capsule fill, generally recognized as safe.

Key Function

Lubricant, anti-adherent.

What it's used for

Pharmaceutical and supplement manufacturing aid to prevent ingredients from sticking

Key Benefits

Improves manufacturing efficiency, ensures consistent tablet/capsule fill, generally recognized as safe.

Science Behind It

Magnesium stearate is a salt formed from magnesium and stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid.

Maca is a root vegetable grown high in the Peruvian Andes, where it has been cultivated and eaten for centuries. It is usually dried and milled, then pressed into tablets. thecary's Maca is gelatinised — a process that removes raw starch to make it easier to digest — at 1,250mg per serving.

What maca is
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a cruciferous root, related to radish and turnip, traditionally grown at high altitude in Peru. It is eaten as a food in the Andes and taken as a supplement elsewhere. Its flavour is nutty and earthy, sometimes described as malty.

Why gelatinised
Raw maca contains starches that some people find hard to digest. Gelatinisation uses heat and pressure to break down that starch, leaving a product that is gentler on the stomach and more concentrated. It is not the same as containing gelatine — no animal products are involved, and it remains fully vegan.

How to take it
Two tablets daily, with water and ideally with food. Many people take maca in the morning, consistently as part of a daily routine.

Vegan, GMO-free, and made in the UK to FSSC 22000 standard. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Not intended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding without medical advice. Do not exceed the recommended dose. If you are taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use.

  • Made In UK

  • FSSC 22000

  • Vegan

  • GMO Free

  • Science Backed

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FAQ

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What is maca and what does it do?

Maca is a root vegetable from the Peruvian Andes, related to radish and turnip, eaten as a food there for centuries. Ours is gelatinised for easier digestion.

When is the best time to take maca?

Most people take it in the morning, with food and water. There is no strict rule — consistency from day to day matters more than the exact time.

How long does maca take to work?

Maca is taken as a traditional root food, so it is best used consistently as part of a routine rather than for an immediate effect.

Is maca better for men or women?

Maca is a food eaten by everyone in its native Peru, regardless of sex, and our tablets are suitable for any adult. We do not make sex-specific claims for it.

What's the difference between yellow, red and black maca?

These refer to the natural colour of the maca root, which grows in a range of shades. Yellow is the most common and widely available; red and black are rarer. They are the same species, and the differences between them are still being researched — we would not overstate them.

Does maca contain caffeine or any stimulants?

No. Maca contains no caffeine and is not a stimulant — it is simply a root food.

Can maca affect hormones?

Maca does not contain hormones, and we make no claims about it affecting them. If you have a hormone-related condition or take related medication, speak to your doctor before taking maca or any new supplement.

Can I take maca every day?

Yes, it is intended for daily use at two tablets a day. As with any supplement, do not exceed the recommended dose, and if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, check with your doctor first.

Is maca safe?

Maca is eaten as a food in Peru and is generally well tolerated. As with any supplement, stick to the recommended dose. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, speak to your doctor before use.

Is thecary's maca vegan?

Yes. Our Maca is vegan and free from GMO, made in the UK to FSSC 22000 standard. Gelatinised maca contains no gelatine — the name refers to a starch process, not an animal ingredient.

Can I take maca with other supplements?

Yes. Maca is a root food and sits comfortably alongside most of our range. If you take prescription medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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