Maca Root 4:1 Extract
by Hard Rhino · powder · 125 grams
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 18132 85981 2
- DSLD label 72653
- Serving 1 g (scant ~1/2 tsp)
- 125 servings
Maca Root 4:1 Extract by Hard Rhino lists one ingredient: 1,000 mg of maca root extract per serving of 1 g. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 25, 2017.
What is in Maca Root 4:1 Extract?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maca root extractMaca root extract PlantPart: root Note: standardized to 4:1 extract | 1,000 mg | Higher than 81% of 728 products listing maca (median 250 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,000 mg. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 72653 (entered April 25, 2017), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
The NIH database records 1 to 3 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- MacaForceCoDeCo Nutrilife · off the market same ingredients
- Maca RootGaia Herbs Single Herbs · off the market same ingredients
- Maca Root Powder 4:1PureBulk.com same ingredients
- Maca 500 mgSunshine Naturals same ingredients
- Macayoutheory mens · off the market same ingredients
- Gelatinized Black Maca (Lepidium meyenii) 1,000 mgOnly Natural · off the market same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 mg (scant ~1/2 tsp) mixed with 8-16 ounces of water or suitable beverage. Taken 1-3 times daily, preferably with meals or as directed by your qualified health professional.
- 1 Carefully measure out suggested serving size using a microscale. 2 Add to preferred beverage. 3 Mix well. 4 Drink within 10-15 minutes. How to use
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Re-seal zipper immediately after use to preserve freshness.
- Warnings
- Warning: Keep out of the reach of children. Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).
- Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).
- Always consult with a qualified health physician before taking any new dietary supplement.
- Do not use or consume if pressure seal is broken.
- Do not use or consume if seal is broken.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Allergens: This product contains no soy, dairy, dairy byproducts, eggs, shellfish, wheat, gluten, tree nuts, or sesame seeds.
- This is a non-GMO ingredient.
- No added fillers
Source: label statements in DSLD label 72653.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: None.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Lab tested for purity and quality; Packaged in USA.
How many labels does Maca Root 4:1 Extract have?
2 labels are on file under this name since April 25, 2017: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 72653 (current) Entered April 25, 2017 · on the market · 125 grams · UPC 8 18132 85981 2
- Label 72171 Entered April 25, 2017 · on the market · 5 kg · UPC 7 98711 50031 4
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Guardian Wholesale (manufacturer), Phoenix, AZ. All Hard Rhino products.