Gaia Herbs Maca Root Capsule
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Gaia Herbs Maca Root in Pakistan
Where maca comes from
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable that grows in the cold, high-altitude Andes mountains of Peru. Local communities have eaten and used it for centuries. Gaia describes it as a revitalizing Peruvian tonic and an adaptogenic botanical that supports energy, a healthy mood and emotional well-being, and says it is also known for supporting healthy libido.
Gaia Herbs Maca Root brings this root to you as a simple, single-ingredient capsule: 500 mg of organic gelatinized maca root, nothing more.
This product is a dietary supplement. It does not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
What does “gelatinized” mean?
This word on the label has nothing to do with animal gelatin. It describes a processing step.
| Raw maca | Gelatinized maca (this product) |
|---|---|
| Whole root, dried and powdered | Root that has been heated and pressure-treated to remove much of the starch |
| Can be harder to digest for some people | Gaia says it is gentler for easier digestion |
| Strong, earthy taste | Delivered in a capsule, so you do not taste it |
So the product is plant-based despite the word on the label, and it uses a vegan capsule too.
Ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient | Per capsule |
|---|---|
| Organic gelatinized maca (Lepidium meyenii) root | 500 mg |
Other ingredients: organic vegan capsule (organic pullulan).
Does not contain (per the retailer labels): corn, dairy, gluten, peanuts, shellfish, soy, sugar, tree nuts or yeast.
Quality notes: certified organic by Oregon Tilth, product of Peru, vegan and gluten-free. The label also carries a California Prop 65 notice saying the product can expose you to lead, which is a common notice on root and plant products. If you have questions about it, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Dosage chart
| Detail | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Strength | 500 mg maca root per capsule |
| Label directions | Adults take 1 capsule 2 times daily between meals |
| Daily amount | 2 capsules (1,000 mg) |
| 60-capsule bottle lasts | About 30 days |
| Suitable for | Adults |
| Not for use | During pregnancy or lactation |
Between meals, in a Pakistani day:
| Meal pattern | When to take a capsule |
|---|---|
| Breakfast, then lunch | Mid-morning |
| Lunch, then dinner | Mid-afternoon |
| Ramadan | Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to space the two capsules between iftar and sehri |
Maca powder vs maca capsules
Maca is also sold as a powder that people mix into smoothies, milk or desserts. Here is how the two compare.
| Maca powder | Gaia Maca Root capsules | |
|---|---|---|
| Taste | Strong, earthy | None |
| Measuring | Spoon, which varies | 500 mg per capsule |
| Convenience | Needs mixing | Swallow with water |
| Travel and office use | Less convenient | Easy |
Three Gaia herbs, three different roles
We stock three single-herb Gaia products. Here is how they differ on the label.
| Maca Root | Rhodiola Rosea | Ashwagandha Root | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant part | Root | Root | Root |
| Traditional origin | Peruvian Andes | Cold mountain regions of Siberia | Ayurvedic and Unani tradition |
| Amount per capsule | 500 mg organic gelatinized root | 120 mg extract (6 mg rosavins) | 350 mg extract blend (2.5 mg withanolides) |
| Label directions | 1 capsule 2 times daily, between meals | 1 capsule 2 times daily, between meals | 1 capsule 2 times daily |
| Brand focus | Energy, stamina and a healthy mood | Mental stamina and stress response | Stress response and restorative sleep |
Maca is a whole root in powder form, while rhodiola and ashwagandha are concentrated extracts. Do not combine herbs on your own. Ask your doctor or pharmacist first.
Who may consider this product
- Adults who prefer a simple, single-ingredient herbal capsule
- People who like organic, plant-based products
- Vegetarians and vegans, because the capsule is vegan pullulan
- Buyers who want maca without mixing powder into food
Who should speak to a doctor first
The label says not to use during pregnancy or lactation, and to consult your healthcare practitioner if you have a medical condition or take medications. Also check with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you:
- have a thyroid condition or a hormone-related condition
- take regular prescription medicines
- have a medical condition that affects your energy, mood or hormones
- are under 18
If low energy, low mood or other changes in your health last for more than a short while, see a doctor. A supplement is not a diagnosis or a treatment.
Why order from us
- Imported product from Gaia Herbs, a US herbal supplement brand
- Delivery across Pakistan, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan and Peshawar
- Cash on Delivery available
- Check the seal, batch number and expiry date on arrival
- Message us for today’s price in PKR
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