Now Foods, Maca 500mg, 250 Veg Capsules

Now Foods Maca – 500 mg of maca root in every vegetarian capsule

Now Foods Maca is a food supplement in vegetarian capsules, with each capsule containing 500 mg of maca root (Lepidium meyenii). The recommended use is one capsule one to three times a day, so depending on the chosen dose you get 500–1500 mg of maca per day. The container holds 250 capsules – at three capsules a day it lasts about 83 days, and at one capsule a day 250 days. According to the EU label, the maca originates from Peru. The product carries the NOW Foods brand – an American family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.

What is maca?

Maca is a plant of the cabbage family and thus a relative of cabbage, radish and turnip. The plant grows high in the Andes of South America, mainly in central Peru, where it has been cultivated as food for centuries. The part used as food is the tuber-like root, which in Peru is traditionally eaten in porridges and drinks, for example. Elsewhere in the world, maca is known mainly as dried root powder and in food supplements. Now Foods capsules contain maca root, whose Latin name Lepidium meyenii is also given in the list of ingredients. A capsule is a convenient choice for those who do not like the distinctive taste of maca powder or do not want to mix powder into food.

How to use?

Take one capsule one to three times a day with a glass of water. If you take more than one capsule a day, take them at different times of the day, for example with breakfast and lunch. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose – three capsules give you 1500 mg of maca a day. If you use other products containing maca at the same time, such as maca powder, take their amounts into account too.

Key features

• 500 mg maca per capsule – Lepidium meyenii root.
• 1–3 capsules a day – daily dose of 500–1500 mg.
• 250 capsules – 83–250 days of use, depending on the dose.
• Vegetarian capsule – the capsule shell is made of hypromellose; according to NOW Foods, the product is suitable for vegans.
• Origin – the maca originates from Peru.
• Certifications – according to NOW Foods, non-GMO, kosher and halal.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Maca is suitable for adults who want to add maca to their diet and prefer capsules to powder. Capsules are convenient for those who do not like the taste of maca powder or do not want to mix it into drinks and food. The flexible dosing – one to three capsules a day – lets you choose a suitable amount. Thanks to the vegetarian capsule shell, the product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians according to NOW Foods. 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

In addition to maca root, the capsule contains hypromellose, from which the vegetarian capsule shell is made, and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin. The product is not made with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but the GMP-certified production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. Natural colour variation may occur in this product. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Country of origin: Peru. Brand: NOW Foods.