Maca Root for Men: What the Research Actually Says

By SodaApiek Editorial Team · Updated November 12, 2026 · 2 min read

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) grows in the high Andes of Peru and has been eaten there for centuries.

Traditional use

Communities have used maca as food and as a tonic for stamina. It is related to radishes and turnips, which gives the powder its earthy taste.

What studies show

Published trials, searchable on NIH PubMed, are generally short and small. Some report improvements in self-rated energy or mood, others find little difference from placebo. That is why we describe maca as supportive, not proven.

Maca in SodaPeak

SodaPeak includes maca extract within its 82 mg blend alongside other botanicals, summarized in the ingredients guide. You cannot assume the same effect as a high-dose maca powder.

Safety

Maca is widely consumed as food, but anyone with thyroid conditions or on hormone therapy should ask a clinician first. See who should skip.

How maca is normally taken

In food use, maca appears as a powder of dried root, often 1.5 to 3 grams in studies, mixed into smoothies or oatmeal. That is many times more than a gummy can contain. In SodaPeak, maca is delivered as an extract inside a small blend, so the experience is likely subtler than powder studies describe.

If you like maca, you can also add the powder to food. Just keep totals reasonable and tell your clinician if you have thyroid issues, since maca is a cruciferous plant.

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