Maca
Maca, licence 80075969: active licence in Health Canada data. The French and European references below do not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Other names
- Maca 500 mg, Maca Concentrate 500 mg, MacaRich
- Licence holder
- Assured Natural Distribution Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 80075969
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 6 March 2017
- Revision date
- Not provided
- Form
- Capsule
- Route of administration
- Orale
- Application type
- Non traditionnelle
If this product were sold in France
- Conditions légales
Lepidium meyenii Walp.: L'absence d'alcaloïdes doit être démontrée par des rapports d'analyse.
arrêté du 24 juin 2014, annexe I. French orders of 9 May 2006 (nutrients), 24 June 2014 (plants) and 26 September 2016 (other substances), consolidated LEGI collection, retrieved 23 October 2026.
A daily quantity is calculated only for an explicit adult oral dosage, stated per day and in a solid unit matching the product form. Ambiguous units, liquids, powders and paediatric doses are not extrapolated. A quantity not calculated is not compared with dose limits. This analysis does not constitute authorisation for sale in France or an assessment of safety or efficacy.
Composition
| Medicinal ingredient and source | Per dosage unit, according to the source | Maximum per day, adult |
|---|---|---|
| Lepidium meyenii Source : Racine | 500.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
| Panax ginseng Source : Racine | 200.0 milligramme | Not calculated |
Non-medicinal ingredients
Cellulose microcristalline, NA, Silice, Eau purifiée, Stéarate de magnésium
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | Not specified | 1.0 Capsule | 6.0 Tous les jours |
| Adultes | Not specified | 1.0 Capsule | 4.0 Tous les jours |
| Adultes | Not specified | 1.0 Capsule | 3.0 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Provides antioxidants. Helps to support healthy mood balance during menopause. Helps to support emotional aspects of sexual health. (Used in Herbal Medicine as) supportive therapy for the promotion of healthy glucose levels. (Used in Herbal Medicine to) help(s) support cognitive function and/or reduce mental fatigue (in cases of mental stress). Used in Herbal Medicine to help enhance physical capacity/performance (in cases of physical stress).
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Précautions et mises en garde
If you are pregnant of breastfeeding, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you are taking antidepressants, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you are taking blood thinners or digoxin, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you have high blood pressure, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you suffer from any psychological disorder and/or condition such as frequent anxiety or depression, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have diabetes. Some people may experience insomnia, anxiety, or headaches, in which case, discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 80075969
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The evidence date of this ingredient list is unknown.
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