Aguaje Capsules: Amazonian Palm Fruit Powder from Peru

Aguaje capsules hold the fruit of the Mauritia flexuosa palm as a fine powder inside a vegetable cellulose capsule. Our Aguaje Capsules list one active ingredient on the Supplement Facts panel: aguaje fruit powder from Peru, 1,000 mg per serving of 2 capsules. The only other ingredient is the vegetable cellulose capsule. One 120 count bottle holds 60 servings.

Aguaje (pronounced ah-WAH-hey) is the fruit of a tall palm, Mauritia flexuosa, that grows in flooded forest areas of the Amazon called aguajales. It is also called buriti and moriche in other parts of South America, so all three names point to the same palm fruit. The fruit is oval, about 5 to 7 cm (2 to 3 inches) long, with a dark red-brown peel of small overlapping scales and a yellow-to-orange pulp inside. Sources: Slow Food Foundation, Ark of Taste and Fruits journal (2007).

The aguaje palm grows in the wet lowland forests of the Amazon, and Loreto is Peru's largest production zone for the fruit. The Supplement Facts panel on our bottle lists the aguaje fruit powder as “from Peru.”

In the Peruvian Amazon the fruit is eaten fresh or made into a chilled drink called aguajina, which is prepared by softening the fruit, removing the pulp and blending it with cold water and sweetener. The pulp is also used in ice cream and other regional treats. Our capsules are a different format: the dried fruit powder in a capsule, for people who want the fruit in a simple daily routine.

Published descriptions call the peel dark red-brown and scaly, a little like a pinecone, with creamy yellow-orange pulp under it and a flavor that mixes sweet and sour. Taste is not a factor with our product, because the powder is sealed inside a vegetable cellulose capsule.

The label says to take 2 capsules per day with a meal, or as recommended by your healthcare professional. Swallow them with water. Please follow the directions on the bottle.

The label directs you to take the 2 capsules with a meal, so pairing them with breakfast, lunch or dinner is the simplest way to follow it. If you notice they don't agree with you, talk with your healthcare provider.

The label says with a meal and does not name a time of day, and there is no established best time. Many people pick the meal they never skip and keep it there, so the bottle is easy to remember. Morning or evening is personal preference.

One bottle holds 120 capsules. A serving is 2 capsules, so each bottle has 60 servings, about 2 months at the label serving of 2 capsules a day.

The Supplement Facts panel lists aguaje fruit powder (Mauritia flexuosa) from Peru at 1,000 mg per serving of 2 capsules, and the only other ingredient is the vegetable cellulose capsule. It is labeled vegan, non-GMO and gluten-free. See the Supplement Facts image in the gallery above.

Yes. The Supplement Facts graphic for this product carries Vegan, Non-GMO and Gluten-free marks, and the capsule shell is vegetable cellulose, not gelatin. The bottle also reads “suitable for vegetarians.”

The Aguaje Capsules label does not carry a USDA Organic seal, so we don't describe them as USDA Organic. What the label does say is what is inside: aguaje fruit powder from Peru in a vegetable cellulose capsule. If a certified organic Peruvian root is what you are after, see our USDA Organic Maca Root Capsules or Red Maca Powder.

The label serving is 2 capsules a day, so a bottle lasts about 2 months. We can't predict what will happen for any one person, and we don't promise any result. Research on aguaje supplements is limited and individual experiences vary. If something doesn't agree with you, stop and talk with your healthcare provider.

Aguaje has been eaten as a food in the Amazon for a very long time, and the label serving is 2 capsules a day. But we are a food company, not your doctor, and we can't say it is right for everyone. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, talk with your healthcare provider before use. Stop use and check in with your provider if you notice a reaction.

Anyone who is pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medication, preparing for a medical procedure, or living with a medical condition should ask a healthcare provider first. Keep the bottle out of reach of children.

We can't tell you that it will do anything, and we don't claim that aguaje capsules treat, prevent or change anything. What we can tell you is what they are: dried fruit powder from a palm that grows in the Peruvian Amazon, in a plain vegetable cellulose capsule, 1,000 mg per serving. Research on aguaje supplements is limited and experiences vary.

There is no timeline we can give you, because we don't promise that aguaje will “work” or do anything specific. It is a food-based product, and experiences vary from person to person. Some people don't notice anything at all. Take it as directed on the label and see whether the routine fits your day. Every order is covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee.

Because we don't claim that aguaje is supposed to do any particular thing, there is no “working” signal we can point you to. The things you can judge are simple ones: whether the routine is easy to keep, whether it agrees with you, and whether you like the product. If you use it alongside advice from a healthcare provider, ask them how to track your goals, and don't change or stop any medication on your own.

Honestly, they aren't for everyone. Research on aguaje supplements is limited, we can't promise results, and some people find that a new supplement doesn't agree with them. They are a daily commitment of 2 capsules with a meal. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, talk with your healthcare provider before use. Our 60-day money-back guarantee lets you try them and decide whether they fit your routine.

We don't make different claims for men and women, and we can't promise that aguaje will do anything for anyone. It is the same fruit powder for every adult: 1,000 mg per serving, 2 capsules with a meal. For a specific health concern, talk with your healthcare provider rather than relying on a food or supplement.

They are different plants. Aguaje is the fruit of an Amazonian palm, Mauritia flexuosa. Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable from the high Andes of Peru, in the same plant family as broccoli and radish. We sell both, and we don't claim that one does more than the other. See our Maca Root Capsules or Red Maca Powder to compare.

Both are plant foods from Peru, and some people like to keep both in their routine. We can't say what combining them will do, and we don't promise any result. If you take medication or other supplements, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist first. You can see them side by side in our Maca and Aguaje bundle.

We are not aware of a tested combination that we can point to, and we don't want to invent warnings or claims. Three practical notes. Follow the label: 2 capsules a day with a meal. If you take prescription medication or other supplements, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist whether adding aguaje makes sense for you. And tell your provider that you take it before any medical tests or procedures. This is general information, not medical advice.

Store the bottle in a cool, dry place away from heat and sunlight. Keep it tightly closed and out of reach of children. Refrigeration is not required.

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