Now Foods, Maca, 500 mg, 100 Veggie Capsules

Now Foods Maca 500 mg – maca root in vegetarian capsules

Now Foods Maca 500 mg is a food supplement in vegetarian capsules, with each capsule containing 500 mg of maca root (Lepidium meyenii). Maca is a plant that grows high in the Peruvian Andes, and its root has been used as food by local people for centuries. The suggested use is one capsule one to three times a day, which provides 500–1500 mg of maca root daily. The container holds 100 capsules, which at the suggested use last from 33 to 100 days, depending on how many capsules you take a day. The capsule shell is made of cellulose, so according to NOW Foods the product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The brand owner is NOW Foods, an American family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.

What is maca?

Maca is a plant of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), which makes it a relative of radish, turnip and cabbage. It grows very high in the Andes of central Peru, in harsh mountain conditions where few other crops thrive. The edible part is the underground, tuber-like root. In Peru maca root has been eaten for centuries, both fresh and dried, and added to porridges and drinks, for example. The dried root is ground into a powder that is now used all over the world. As a powder, maca root has a slightly nutty, earthy taste that not everyone enjoys – a capsule is a convenient way to use maca root without tasting it.

How to use?

Take one capsule one to three times a day with a glass of water. You can take up to three capsules a day – do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you take several capsules, you can spread them over the day, for example with breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you use other products containing maca root at the same time, take their amounts into account too. After opening, store the container in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Key features

• 500 mg maca root per capsule – 500–1500 mg of maca root in the daily dose (1–3 capsules).
• Simple formula – besides maca root, only a cellulose capsule and stearic acid of vegetable origin.
• 100 vegetarian capsules – a supply for 33–100 days, depending on the chosen daily dose.
• For vegans and vegetarians – according to NOW Foods, the product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
• Certifications – according to NOW Foods, non-GMO, kosher and halal.
• Production – made in GMP-certified production and packaged in the United States.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Maca is suitable for adult women and men who want to add maca root to their everyday diet and prefer capsules to powder. Capsules are a good choice for those who do not like the taste of maca powder or do not want to mix powder into smoothies, porridges and drinks. The daily dose can be chosen between one and three capsules, so the product suits those who prefer a smaller as well as a larger daily amount. According to NOW Foods, the product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The product is intended for adults only. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Ingredients and quality

The capsule contains maca root, a capsule shell made of hypromellose (cellulose) and stearic acid of vegetable origin. The product is not made with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but the GMP facility where it is produced also processes ingredients containing these allergens. The product is packaged in the United States. Natural colour variation may occur in this product. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Country of origin: Peru. Brand: Now Foods.