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Maca Root Extract in SodaBurn: What the Label and Research Show
Maca root extract is the first of the 21 names in the SodaBurn blend. Because FDA lists blend names from heaviest to lightest, it weighs at most 15.47 mg and at least 0.74 mg per 1 ml, and the label does not say which. Maca root research is mostly in animals, and human trials are few, small and mixed.
- 1 of 21first name in the blend
- 15.47 mgmost it could weigh per 1 ml
- 0.74 mgleast it must weigh per 1 ml
- 0 trialsof maca for weight loss in our sources
Written by the SodaBurn label deskUpdated
The basics
What is maca root extract and why is it first on the label?
Maca root extract is a concentrate made from the root of maca, a Peruvian plant in the cabbage family. On the SodaBurn panel it holds place 1 in the proprietary blend.
Place 1 matters. FDA says the names inside a blend go in descending order by weight, and the label prints only one total for them all (21 CFR 101.36, Proprietary blends). So maca root extract is the heaviest name in the blend. That does not tell us how heavy.
| Name on the label | Maca Root Extract |
|---|---|
| What it is | Peruvian root plant related to cabbage; used traditionally for fertility and energy |
| Place on the label | 1 of 21 names in the blend, in label order |
| Printed amount | Not printed. Name 1 of 21 in a 15.47 mg per 1 ml blend, so at most 15.5 mg per 1 ml and, as the first name, at least 0.74 mg |
| Daily Value | Not printed |
| Amount used in research | No weight loss trial dose found in the sources read |
| How the label compares | Largest possible share of the blend, which is as much as 15.47 mg, but the label does not say how much it is |
| Strength of evidence | Mostly animal studies; a few small, mixed human trials (MSK) |
| Marketed or traditional use | Sold for energy and drive |
| Main caution | May interfere with testosterone lab tests (MSK). Ask a doctor if you are pregnant, nursing or have a hormone-sensitive condition. |
The amount
How much maca root supplement is in SodaBurn?
The label does not print it. The most the maca root extract in SodaBurn could weigh is 15.47 mg per 1 ml, which is the whole blend. The least it could weigh is 0.74 mg.
The math is simple. If all 21 names weighed the same, each would be 0.74 mg. The first name must weigh at least that much, because no name below it can weigh more. At the top, maca could be nearly the whole blend. In the diagram, maca root is the largest bubble. Tap it, then flip the switch for the even split.
The 21 names, in printed order
- 1Maca root extract≤ 15.5 mg
- 2African mango seed extract≤ 7.74 mg
- 3Grape seed extract≤ 5.16 mg
- 4Guarana seed extract≤ 3.87 mg
- 5Eleuthero root extract≤ 3.09 mg
- 6Astragalus root extract≤ 2.58 mg
- 7Green tea leaf extract≤ 2.21 mg
- 8Gymnema leaf extract≤ 1.93 mg
- 9Coleus forskohlii root extract≤ 1.72 mg
- 10Cayenne fruit extract≤ 1.55 mg
- 11Grapefruit seed≤ 1.41 mg
- 12Panax ginseng root extract≤ 1.29 mg
- 13Raspberry ketones≤ 1.19 mg
- 14L-glutamine≤ 1.1 mg
- 15L-tyrosine≤ 1.03 mg
- 16L-arginine≤ 0.97 mg
- 17Beta-alanine≤ 0.91 mg
- 18Monoammonium glycyrrhizinate≤ 0.86 mg
- 19GABA≤ 0.81 mg
- 20L-tryptophan≤ 0.77 mg
- 21L-carnitine HCl≤ 0.74 mg
Order and total come from the printed panel text quoted in the brief. Names are listed by descending weight (21 CFR 101.36, Proprietary blends), so the n-th name weighs at most 15.47 divided by n. The label prints no amount for any single name. Orange bubbles are plant extracts, teal are amino acids and related names, lime is other.
The size of a dropperful in ml is not in our material, so check your bottle. Without it, no one can turn the per-ml range into a daily amount. Our blend page covers all 21 ceilings.
What research shows
What are the maca root benefits studies report?
Maca root benefits are not well proven. Memorial Sloan Kettering says most support comes from animal studies, and the few human trials are small and mixed (MSK, Maca).
Maca is used in traditional medicine for fertility, sexual function and menopause symptoms. Weight loss is not among those uses. We found no trial of maca for weight, so we have no dose or result to set beside the label.
A review of 54 herbal weight loss trials found too little evidence to recommend any herbal medicine it covered (Maunder 2020, Herbal medicines for weight loss). A plant in a weight product should earn its place with its own trials, and maca has none we could read.
| Common claim | What we found |
|---|---|
| Helps with fertility or sexual function | Traditional use. Human trials are few, small and mixed (MSK, Maca). |
| Adds energy | Sold this way. We found no source we could read that measures it. |
| Helps with weight | We found no trial. The label does not promise it either. |
Safety
What are the maca root side effects?
Reported maca root side effects include menstrual changes, moodiness, cramps, stomach irritation and trouble sleeping (MSK, Maca). The same source says maca may interfere with testosterone lab tests.
These reports are not from a study of SodaBurn. We do not know how much maca a dropperful holds, so we cannot say how likely they are here.
Hormone-sensitive conditions
MSK advises people with hormone-sensitive cancers to ask a provider before using maca.
Pregnant or nursing
The same source asks pregnant and breastfeeding women to check with a provider first.
Before a hormone test
Tell the person ordering a testosterone test that you take a maca product. It may change the reading.
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Should you ask a doctor first?
Yes, if any of the groups below fits you. The label says adults 18 and older only, and to ask a doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medicine or have a medical condition.
- Keep taking prescribed medicine. Never stop or change it because of a supplement.
- Ask a doctor or pharmacist first with diabetes medicine or insulin, blood thinners, blood pressure or heart medicine, stimulants, seizure medicine, liver or kidney disease, or surgery soon.
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting or a racing heartbeat that will not settle: call 911.
- Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine or pain under the right ribs: see a doctor right away.
Weight care rests on eating, activity, sleep and stress care, at about 1 to 2 pounds a week (CDC, Steps for losing weight).
In context
How does maca root fit with the other SodaBurn names?
Maca root is one of 21 names that share a single 15.47 mg total. Chromium has its own amount, 7 mcg. Every blend name, maca included, has only a place in the order, so compare ceilings, not the length of the list.
- Read the next heaviest name on the African mango seed page.
- See how the herbs further down compare on the herbal extracts page.
- Check the whole label on the Supplement Facts page.
No study has tested SodaBurn. We describe maca root as a single ingredient, not as a promise about the bottle.
FAQ
SodaBurn questions people ask
What is maca root extract?
Maca root extract is a concentrate of the root of maca, a Peruvian plant in the cabbage family. Traditional use covers fertility, sexual function and menopause symptoms (MSK, Maca). On the SodaBurn label it is name 1 in the 21-name blend.
How much maca root is in SodaBurn?
The label does not print it. By FDA order rules the first name in a 15.47 mg per 1 ml blend weighs at most 15.47 mg and at least 0.74 mg (21 CFR 101.36, Proprietary blends). Dropperful size is not in our material, so check your bottle.
Does maca root help with weight loss?
We found no trial of maca for weight loss. The sources we read describe animal studies and a few small, mixed human trials on other uses (MSK, Maca). No study has tested SodaBurn either.
What are the side effects of maca root?
Reported effects include menstrual changes, moodiness, cramps, stomach irritation and insomnia (MSK, Maca). We do not know how much maca a dropperful holds, so we cannot say how likely these are with SodaBurn.
Can maca root affect hormone tests?
Yes, it may. Memorial Sloan Kettering says maca may interfere with testosterone lab tests (MSK, Maca). If a test is planned, tell the doctor or lab that you take a product with maca root.
Is maca root safe during pregnancy?
We cannot call it safe. MSK advises pregnant and breastfeeding women to ask a provider first (MSK, Maca). The SodaBurn label also says to ask a doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.
Why is maca root listed first in the SodaBurn blend?
FDA says blend names go in descending order by weight (21 CFR 101.36, Proprietary blends). So maca root is the heaviest of the 21 names. The label does not say how much heavier it is than the second name.
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