Ingredient · 7 min read · Published Sep 30, 2026
Maca shows up in many men's wellness formulas, including SodaPower. But where does it come from? Here is a friendly, plain look at this famous Andean root.
A root from the high Andes
Maca grows in the cold, windy highlands of Peru, at heights above 4,000 meters. It is related to radish and turnip, and it has been a food crop there for centuries. The roots come in cream, yellow, red and black. Farmers dry them, grind them, and use the powder in porridge and drinks. Read the full profile: maca root extract.
How people use it today
Most supplements use dried root powder or a concentrated extract. People take it hoping for more energy, a better mood and stronger desire. In a liquid like SodaPower, an extract is blended with the other botanicals so you can take everything in one dropper.
What researchers have looked at
Studies on maca are small, and most last eight to twelve weeks. A few of them asked men about sexual desire and reported better scores than with a placebo, which is a big reason maca is so popular in men's wellness. Doses in studies were often about 1.5 to 3 grams of dried root a day.
How maca fits with the other ingredients
In SodaPower, maca is the traditional "energy root." Panax ginseng adds stamina, guarana adds natural energy, and L-arginine supports blood flow.
Simple takeaways
- Maca is a food root with a long history.
- Small human studies have looked at desire and mood.
- It is a natural partner for energy and drive.
- In SodaPower it is ready in the same dropper as four other botanicals.