Ingredient: maca
Maca Root for Men: What 10 mg of Extract in HoneyBoost Means
Maca root is a root vegetable from the Peruvian Andes, sold as a powder or extract for men's vitality. HoneyBoost prints 10 mg of 10:1 maca extract per gummy, equal to 100 mg of root. The trials we found used 1,500 mg or more of maca, so one gummy holds under 7% of that. No study tested HoneyBoost.
Written by the HoneyBoost label deskUpdated
The basics01
What is maca root and why is it in a men's gummy?
Maca root (Lepidium meyenii) is a plant grown high in the Andes of Peru, and its root is eaten or dried into powder. It sits in men's formulas because it has a long reputation for energy and sexual desire.
That reputation comes from tradition and from a few small human trials, not from a large body of proof. Memorial Sloan Kettering lists the research as limited (MSK, Maca). A review of maca for sexual function reached the same cautious tone (Shin 2010, Maca Systematic Review).
HoneyBoost is a dietary supplement in gummy form. It is not a medicine, and no source tests it. Below, the maca line on the label sits beside what the studies used.
| Name on the label | Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Root Extract 10:1, 10 mg (equivalent to 100 mg maca root) |
|---|---|
| What it is | A root from the Andes (Lepidium meyenii) |
| Printed amount per gummy | 10 mg of extract printed, which the label says equals 100 mg of maca root |
| Plant equivalent on the label | 100 mg (10:1 extract) |
| Amount used in research | 1,500 or 3,000 mg of maca root powder a day for 12 weeks in healthy men; 2,400 mg of dry extract a day for 12 weeks in a mild ED trial |
| Strength of evidence | Small, self-reported gains in desire or mild ED; did not change testosterone |
| Main caution | MSK says maca may interfere with testosterone blood tests, and people with breast or uterine cancer should ask a provider first. |
Facts above come from the label. Study figures below come from the cited sources, not from HoneyBoost.
On the label02
How much maca root extract is in one HoneyBoost gummy?
One HoneyBoost gummy holds 10 mg of maca root extract, printed as "Maca (Lepidium meyenii) Root Extract 10:1." The label says that equals 100 mg of maca root.
The 10:1 ratio means about 10 parts of root were used to make 1 part of extract. So 10 mg of extract stands for roughly 100 mg of root. That is a label equivalence, not a measure of any active compound.
The panel prints this amount on its own line. No proprietary blend hides it.
| Printed amount | 10 mg extract per gummy (1 gummy = 1 serving) |
|---|---|
| Extract ratio | 10:1 |
| Root equivalent | 100 mg of maca root |
| Daily Value | Not established |
| Standardized to an active | Not printed |
See every line on the supplement facts page.
What studies used03
Does maca improve libido, and what did the trials use?
In small trials, maca was linked with better self-rated sexual desire in healthy men and a small gain in mild erectile problems. The doses were much larger than one gummy holds.
A trial in healthy men gave 1,500 mg or 3,000 mg of maca a day for 12 weeks. Men reported higher sexual desire from week 8, and their testosterone did not change (Gonzales 2002, Maca and Sexual Desire). A second trial of 50 men with mild ED used 2,400 mg of dry extract daily. The score on a five-question ED survey rose 1.6 points, against 0.5 on placebo (Zenico 2009, Maca in Mild ED).
Both studies were small. Neither tested a gummy, and neither tested HoneyBoost. Memorial Sloan Kettering says maca did not change testosterone, LH, FSH, prolactin or estradiol in men (MSK, Maca).
Small trials, different products. Nobody can say one gummy does what 1,500 mg of maca did.
If low drive worries you, start with a visit and a blood test. See low testosterone basics.
Printed vs studied04
How does 10 mg of maca extract compare with study doses?
One gummy's maca is about 6.7% of the lowest studied root dose, once you count the root equivalent. Against the extract dose in the ED trial, it is 0.4%.
The arithmetic: 100 mg of root divided by 1,500 mg is 6.7%. Divided by 3,000 mg it is 3.3%. And 10 mg of extract divided by 2,400 mg of extract is 0.4%.
| Source | Daily amount | One gummy as a share |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy men, 12 weeks | 1,500 mg or 3,000 mg maca | 6.7% / 3.3% (root equivalent) |
| Men with mild ED | 2,400 mg dry extract | 0.4% (extract weight) |
| HoneyBoost label | 10 mg extract, 100 mg root | Not printed as a daily use |
More gummies would also add sugar and every other line. The label prints no directions.
Safety05
Is maca root safe and what are the side effects?
Maca is generally eaten as a food in Peru, but reliable safety data for supplement doses in men is thin. Some groups are told to ask first.
Memorial Sloan Kettering says maca may not be safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding, and advises people with hormone-sensitive cancers to talk to their provider (MSK, Maca). The HoneyBoost label already says not to use it if pregnant, lactating, with a medical condition or on other medications.
- Maca raised the effect of the blood pressure drug losartan in rats. Relevance to people is not known.
- Maca may interfere with some testosterone immunoassays, so tell the clinician who orders your blood work.
Chest pain or fainting means 911. If you take a prescribed medicine, keep taking it and ask your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement.
Report a bad reaction to FDA MedWatch (FDA, MedWatch). See HoneyBoost side effects for the full list.
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Can you trust the maca in a gummy?
The label prints the amount, but it does not prove the amount. No lab report for the maca in HoneyBoost is published.
The front says "Lab Tested, No Artificial Additives," yet no lab is named and the Other Ingredients list "artificial color." We cannot reconcile those from the bottle. The seller should explain. More on this on the testing and quality page.
Ask the order desk for this lot's test results before you decide.
Your decision07
Should you buy HoneyBoost for the maca?
If maca is your reason, the numbers say one gummy holds little of it compared with the trials. Weigh that, the sugar and your own health picture before you order.
- The maca amount is printed, not hidden in a blend.
- It is under 7% of the lowest studied maca dose, and no study tests this gummy.
- Each gummy also carries 3 g of added sugar.
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Where do the other HoneyBoost ingredients fit?
Maca is one of seven label lines. The others are zinc, horny goat weed, damiana, tongkat ali, mucuna and L-arginine, each with its own page.
See the ingredients overview, then open any page below.
FAQ09
Maca questions answered
What is maca root good for in men?
Maca is traditionally used for energy and sexual desire. Small trials linked 1,500 mg or more a day with better self-rated desire, but the evidence is limited and none of it tested HoneyBoost or any gummy.
Does maca raise testosterone?
Not in the trials we read. In healthy men, 1,500 mg or 3,000 mg of maca for 12 weeks left testosterone unchanged, and Memorial Sloan Kettering reports no change in several male hormones.
What does 10:1 maca extract mean?
A 10:1 extract is made from about 10 parts of root for each part of extract. So 10 mg of extract stands for roughly 100 mg of root, which is the equivalent HoneyBoost prints on its label.
How much maca is in one HoneyBoost gummy?
One gummy holds 10 mg of maca root extract 10:1, equal to 100 mg of root. That is about 6.7% of the lowest root dose used in a 12-week trial, 1,500 mg.
Is maca safe with medication?
Ask first. Memorial Sloan Kettering notes maca strengthened losartan's effect in rats, with unknown meaning for people. The HoneyBoost label also says not to use it while taking other medications. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Is maca safe during pregnancy?
Memorial Sloan Kettering says maca may not be safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding. The HoneyBoost label says not to take it if pregnant or lactating, and it is not intended for anyone under 18.
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