What Maju's Maca+ Is
Maju's Maca+ is a bottle of 120 capsules from Maju Superfoods, each holding 500 mg of powdered red, yellow and black maca root with black pepper extract added. The front label sums it up in one line — "Red + Yellow + Black, with black pepper for absorption" — and the brand is a small San Diego company, Maju Superfoods LLC, whose name and address appear on the back of the bottle.
It is a plain-format herbal supplement: tan powder in a swallowable capsule, packed in a dark bottle with a gold screw cap and a seal under the cap. Because maca has a long history as a food eaten by women and men alike in the Andes, Gear Isle lists it in both supplements for women and supplements for men.
What's Inside: Three Colours of One Andean Root
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable in the mustard and cabbage family. It grows at very high altitude on the central plateaus of the Peruvian Andes — cold, windy country, often above 4,000 metres, where few other crops survive. The harvested part is the swollen root, about the size of a radish or small turnip, which farmers traditionally sun-dry so it keeps through the year.
What sets this bottle apart from a single-variety maca is that it combines three colour types. Maca roots come in several natural shades from the same species:
- Yellow maca — the pale, cream-to-gold root that makes up most of the Peruvian harvest and most of the maca sold worldwide.
- Red maca — a purple-red skinned type that is less common and is often sold on its own at a higher price.
- Black maca — a dark grey-to-black skinned type, usually the scarcest of the three.
Once dried and milled, all three become a similar warm tan powder, which is why the capsules look alike whichever root they came from. In Peru, dried maca has been cooked into porridges, drinks and baked goods for generations; a capsule is simply a convenient modern way to take the powder without its malty, slightly earthy taste.
The fourth component named on the front label is black pepper extract. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is the familiar kitchen spice, and extracts of it appear in many botanical formulas; the manufacturer states it is included "for absorption". For general background on how plant-based products like this are regulated and described, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements overview of botanical supplements is a useful read, and the NCCIH Herbs at a Glance index covers many individual plants.
Label Details at a Glance
The front and back labels of the bottle state the following:
- Brand: Maju Superfoods (Maju's Maca+)
- Count: 120 capsules per bottle
- Strength: 500 mg per capsule
- Named contents: red, yellow and black maca root; black pepper extract
- Serving in the directions: 2 capsules (1,000 mg)
- Distributor: Maju Superfoods LLC, 1455 Frazee Rd., Suite 500, San Diego, CA 92108
- Origin mark: "Made in the United States of America" logo on the back label
The complete Supplement Facts panel is printed on the side of the bottle. Please read it before first use.
How to Use It
The label directions are: take 2 capsules with food, 1–2 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional. That works out to 2–4 capsules a day, or 1,000–2,000 mg of maca powder, taken alongside a meal.
At 2 capsules a day, one bottle of 120 is a 60-day supply; at the label maximum of 4 capsules a day it is a 30-day supply. Store the bottle at room temperature with the cap closed, and do not use it if the seal under the cap is damaged or missing.
Who It's For
Maju's Maca+ is for adults 18 and over who want a maca-only product rather than a crowded multi-herb blend. It suits:
- People who already add maca powder to smoothies or oatmeal and would rather swallow a capsule than taste it.
- Anyone curious about the three-colour approach who would prefer one bottle over buying red, yellow and black maca separately.
- Couples who want one bottle both partners can use, since maca itself is not a men-only or women-only food.
If you are browsing more broadly, the men's supplement range collects other herbal capsules sold on Gear Isle.
Good to Know
The caution printed on the bottle reads: pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, or individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. If you take prescription medication, speak with your doctor or pharmacist first as well — the NCCIH page on dietary and herbal supplement safety explains why interactions are worth checking even for food-derived products.
The back label also carries a choking-hazard notice alongside the instruction to keep the bottle out of reach of children.
Your order arrives in plain outer packaging with nothing on the outside describing the contents. It will not show the Gear Isle name.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many capsules are in a bottle of Maju's Maca+?
Each bottle contains 120 capsules of 500 mg each. That is 60 two-capsule servings — a 60-day supply at one serving a day, or 30 days at the label maximum of two servings a day.
How should I take Maju's Maca+?
Take 2 capsules with food, once or twice a day, as printed on the bottle. The label ties each serving to a meal, and it also allows for different directions from your healthcare professional if you have been given them.
What is the difference between red, yellow and black maca?
They are natural colour types of the same plant, Lepidium meyenii, told apart by the skin colour of the root. Yellow is the most widely grown; red and black are harvested in smaller quantities. This product combines all three in each capsule rather than offering them separately.
Why does the formula include black pepper extract?
The manufacturer adds black pepper extract and states on the front label that it is there "for absorption". We report that statement as printed on the bottle; Gear Isle has not tested it.
Is the package discreet?
Yes — the parcel is shipped in plain packaging with no description of the contents on the outside. It will not show the Gear Isle name.
Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe supplement facts directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.
