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Maca Root
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Who Maca Root is suitable for

Maca Root is suitable for adults aged 18 and over. It contains Maca Root Extract, used in traditional medicine.

As with any dietary supplement, consult your doctor before using this product, especially if you take medication on a regular basis, are about to have surgery, or are under regular medical supervision.

Do not use Maca Root if

  • You are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the ingredients in the supplement (these are listed below)

How to use

Take 1 capsule twice daily with a meal or as directed by a professional. Do not exceed the stated dose.

Cautions

Always consult your health practitioner before taking nutritional supplements.

  • If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or due for surgery, please consult your healthcare practitioner before use

  • Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur

  • This product should not be used as a substitute for a balanced and varied diet or a healthy lifestyle

  • This product is not intended to cure, prevent, or treat any diseases

  • The ingredients in this product may vary slightly in colour and appearance but this will not affect the overall quality of the product

  • For allergens see ingredients in bold

  • Keep out of reach and sight of children

Taking Maca Root with other medicines

Certain dietary supplements can interact with medications, which may lead to reduced medication effectiveness or adverse effects. Talk to your doctor about taking a dietary supplement to ensure it is safe for you to take and doesn’t interact with any medication (prescription or otherwise) you are taking.

In general, avoid taking your supplements at the same time as your medication as this can impact the absorption and efficacy of your medical treatment.

Allergies and intolerances

We constantly review the information on our Safety Information Pages and to make sure our products meet our patients’ needs. While we strive to make sure our information is as accurate as possible, those with allergies and intolerances should always check product labelling, warnings, and directions provided with the product before use or consumption.

Nutritional Information:

Amount

%NRV*

Maca Root Extract 10:1

Providing:

Plant equivalents:

250mg

2500mg

**

**

*Nutrient Reference Value

**No Nutrient Reference Value Established

Ingredients

Maca Root Extract 10:1 (min 0.2% Macamides), Bulking agent (Microcrystalline Cellulose), Glazing agent (Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), Anti-caking agent (Magnesium Stearate).

Vegan/vegetarian status

This product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. For best before end, see side of pack.

Warnings:

Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, have a medical condition or are taking any medications, please consult with your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if adverse reactions occur. For adult use only. Keep out of reach of young children. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing

In case of an urgent medical problem, please contact NHS 111 via 111.nhs.uk or by calling 111. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For non-urgent clinical queries, please contact our clinical team at [email protected]

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