FDA Statements
Maca is an herb and thus is a permissible dietary ingredient
for a dietary supplement, as listed in the Definition of Certain
Foods as Dietary Supplements, in Section 3 of DSHEA (1994).
Maca is not a new ingredient (having been imported into the
U.S. since 1994) so no DSHEA Section 8 filing on reasonable
safety is required. We have seen reports that weigth lifters
and body builders have turned to Maca as a natural alternative
to anabolic steroids, which are banned by the FDA.
Based on historical used and common use as food, Maca appears
to be safe. Due the fact that this herb has not been reviewed
by the APHA Botanical Safety Handbook. Maca would be considered
to be a class 4 herb: "Herbs for which insufficient data
data are available for classification".
Structure / Function Statements Permitted under Section
6 of DSHEA
- Increases energy, stamina, and mental clarity.
- Dupports the thyroid.
- Supports normal sexual function.
- Promotes hormone balance.
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