Maca Root Tablets

Maca root tablets are taken to support energy, hormonal balance, mood, fertility, and sexual health. Traditionally grown in the Peruvian Andes, maca (Lepidium meyenii) is considered an adaptogen – a plant that helps the body cope with physical and emotional stress. People take maca supplements to promote stamina, focus, and resilience, as well as to help regulate hormone-related symptoms such as fatigue, low libido, or period pain and PMS.

Maca contains unique bioactive compounds called macamides and macaenes, which are thought to boost energy metabolism and help balance out stress hormone levels. By doing this, it can help you feel calmer, concentrate better and avoid sudden energy crashes. In men, maca has been studied for its effects on sperm quality and libido; in women, it may help relieve menopausal symptoms and promote hormonal balance - though it does this without having any effect on oestrogen or testosterone levels.

All maca varieties come from the same plant species, but it’s thought they vary slightly in nutrient composition. There’s no scientific evidence on this, but here’s how they tend to be marketed: Yellow maca is considered the best all-round variety, suitable for everyday energy, mood and hormonal support for both men and women. Black maca is typically used for male fertility, and for stamina and muscle strength for both men and women. Red maca is often marketed for women’s health and hormonal balance.

Yes, maca is generally considered safe for most healthy adults when taken at typical supplemental doses. It doesn’t contain hormones or caffeine, making it suitable for long-term use. However, as with any supplement, follow the dosage advice on the label and speak to your GP or a qualified practitioner, before starting maca supplements, if you have any health condition, take medication or are pregnant.

Although maca is well tolerated, people with thyroid disorders should avoid it because maca contains goitrogens – natural substances that can interfere with thyroid function in people with a thyroid deficiency or iodine-deficiency. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before using maca. Anyone taking hormone-related medications (such as HRT or contraceptive pills) or managing hormone-sensitive conditions like breast or prostate cancer should also seek medical advice before using it.

Maca’s effects are cumulative and tend to build over time rather than producing an instant boost. Some people notice increased energy or improved mood within one to two weeks, whilst the benefits for hormonal balance, libido, or fertility may take six to twelve weeks of consistent use. Like many adaptogens, maca works best when taken regularly and combined with healthy lifestyle habits, including a regular sleeping pattern and good nutrition.

The effects are subtle but can become more noticeable with consistent use over several weeks. Several studies suggest maca may help increase sexual desire and support sexual function in both men and women. It appears to enhance the libido and energy rather than altering hormone levels directly. In men, it has been shown to improve sperm quality and motility; in women, it may help improve mood and energy, both of which can indirectly benefit sexual desire and satisfaction.

Maca and ashwagandha are both adaptogens, but they work in slightly different ways. Maca is often chosen for energy - when the main needs are for stamina, libido, and hormone balance - whilst ashwagandha is better known for promoting calmness - lowering cortisol (the stress hormone) and improving sleep quality. Some people take both together for wrap-around support with their anxiety and stress resilience - maca for energy and vitality, and ashwagandha for calm and better sleep.

Maca is not a fat-burning supplement, and it won’t make you lose weight by magic! But if you’re dieting and exercising, it may help. Research has proven beyond doubt that having high cortisol levels (caused by stress) makes us put on and keep extra fat around the midriff - the dreaded spare tyre, paunch and love handles. As an adaptogen that helps the body get cortisol under control, maca may help with losing this fat when we’re dieting and exercising regularly. What’s more, by making us feel calmer, improving energy and lifting our mood, maca can make it easier to stay active and stick to a calorie-restricted diet. For weight loss, remember that you need to stick to a nutritious calorie deficit diet, regular physical activity and prioritise getting enough sleep.

The "best" maca root depends on your specific health goal, with black maca often recommended for energy and libido, and yellow maca for balanced, all-round support. Powdered and concentrated maca root supplements are the easiest to digest for sensitive guts, and look for high-quality supplements that are certified organic and third-party lab tested to make sure you’re not getting any crop spray, contaminants, mould or bacteria in with your supplement. VitaBright Organic Maca Root meets all these criteria, is fully vegan and additive free, and comes with added black pepper to maximise absorption of the nutrients and active compounds that naturally occur in maca.

VitaBright supplements are produced in state-of-the-art, BRC accredited grade AA, UK manufacturing facilities. We manufacture to GMP standards - the same as pharmaceutical medicines - which means our process involves batch testing, rigorous record-keeping, and inspections by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). We use only the finest ingredients sourced from leading global suppliers, double seal all bottles, and have ingredients independently tested for heavy metals to further guarantee our supplement quality or safety.