Maca Root 1,250mg — 60 Vegan Tablets

Maca Root 1,250mg by thecary

thecary's Maca Root delivers 1,250mg of pure Peruvian maca per tablet — a high-altitude root vegetable from the Andes that has been used as both food and traditional tonic for over 2,000 years. Native communities in Peru's central highlands have long valued maca for its role in daily life at altitudes where few other crops will grow.

Each tablet contains pure maca root with no added fillers, flow agents, or synthetic ingredients. Vegan, GMO-free, and made in the UK in an FSSC 22000 certified facility. 60 tablets — a two-month supply taken once daily.



What is maca?

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a cruciferous root vegetable native to the high Andes of Peru — typically grown at altitudes of 13,000 to 15,000 feet, where it has adapted to survive extreme cold, intense ultraviolet light, and oxygen-poor air. Andean cultures have used maca for over 2,000 years as both food and tonic, and it remains one of the most-consumed traditional plants in Peruvian highland communities.

Sometimes called "Peruvian ginseng" — though it is not botanically related to ginseng — maca is a member of the brassica family, closely related to broccoli, kale and radish.

Why people take maca

Maca has been adopted globally over the past two decades as one of the most popular plant-based wellness staples. It is most commonly taken as part of:

Active living routines. Maca has been a staple of Andean diets for millennia, traditionally consumed by people working at altitude where physical demands are high.

Hormonal wellness routines. Maca is widely used by women navigating perimenopause and menopause, and is sometimes preferred over phyto-oestrogen-based alternatives because it does not contain plant oestrogens itself.

Daily wellness staples. Maca is positioned alongside other adaptogenic plants — substances traditionally used to help the body adapt to physical and mental demands.

Plant-based vitality. Many vegans and vegetarians take maca as part of a broader supplement routine, particularly given its trace mineral and amino acid content.

What's in maca?

Maca contains a unique combination of compounds, including:

Macamides and macaenes — fatty acid derivatives unique to maca
Glucosinolates — sulphur-containing compounds also found in broccoli and other brassicas
Sterols — plant compounds that contribute to maca's traditional reputation
Amino acids — essential building blocks of protein
Trace minerals — including iron, copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, and zinc
The three colours of maca

Wild maca grows in three main colour variants, each with a slightly different traditional use:

Yellow maca is the most common (around 60% of the Peruvian harvest) and traditionally used for general energy, stamina and everyday wellness.
Red maca is traditionally associated with female hormonal balance and is sometimes used by men for prostate wellness.
Black maca is the rarest variant, traditionally associated with male vitality and athletic performance.
Why this maca formula

1,250mg per tablet — A meaningful daily dose. Most published maca research uses 1,500–3,000mg daily, so a single tablet delivers a useful base dose with the option to take two for stronger effects.

Pure maca root — No fillers, flow agents, or synthetic ingredients added.

UK-made, FSSC 22000 certified — Manufactured under strict UK food-safety standards.

Designed for daily use — Maca is most often taken as a long-term wellness staple rather than for short-term effects.



How to take Maca Root

Take one tablet daily with food and water. Maca can be taken at any time of day, though most people take it in the morning as part of a daily wellness routine. For a stronger effect, you may take up to two tablets daily.

For best results, take consistently for at least four to eight weeks. Like most adaptogenic plants, maca works gradually — its effects tend to build with sustained use rather than producing immediate results.

Some people find raw maca harder to digest because of its natural starch content. If you experience any bloating or discomfort, take with food and reduce to one tablet daily.

Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Important safety notes:

Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding — there is insufficient data on maca's safety during these periods.
Maca may affect hormone-sensitive conditions. Those with breast cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or any oestrogen-sensitive condition should consult their GP before use.
Those on hormone therapies, contraceptive medication, or thyroid medication should consult their GP before starting maca.
If you are taking any medication or under medical supervision, consult your GP before use.