Ingredient profile
Muira Puama in SodaBoost: What the Research Shows at Real Doses
Muira puama is an Amazon tree bark and root listed first in SodaBoost's 82 mg blend, so it is the largest share. Label math puts it between about 14 and 62 mg. Monographs describe 0.5 to 1.5 g a day, and clinical trials of muira puama alone are lacking (Drugs.com, Muira puama).
Written by the SodaBoost editorial teamUpdated
The plant
What is muira puama and where does it come from?
Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) is a small tree from the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. The bark and root are the parts used.
In Brazil it has a long run as a folk tonic for vigor. That tradition explains why it shows up in many men's formulas today.
SodaBoost lists it as "Muira Puama Extract," the very first name in the proprietary blend. The label does not say whether the extract comes from bark, root or both, or how strong it is.
Profile
Muira puama at a glance
Here is muira puama as the SodaBoost label lists it, next to the amounts described in the reference literature.
| Label name | Muira Puama Extract |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Ptychopetalum olacoides |
| What it is | Amazon tree bark and root |
| Position in the blend | 1 of 9 (labels list blend ingredients from most to least by weight) |
| Amount per gummy | Not disclosed. Part of the 82 mg proprietary blend. |
| Amount used in research | 0.5-1.5 g a day |
| Strength of evidence | Weak |
| Traditional or marketed use | Traditional Brazilian tonic for vigor |
| Main caution | May cause nervousness or agitation; avoid in pregnancy. |
Dose
How much muira puama is in a SodaBoost gummy?
The label does not print a number, but first place tells you more than you might expect. Blend ingredients appear from most to least by weight (FDA, Labeling guide), so muira puama weighs at least as much as each of the other eight.
That rules out the simple 9 mg average. Caffeine is fifth at 5 mg, so the four ingredients after it weigh 20 mg or less in total. The first four share the rest, and muira puama, as the largest, must hold at least about 14 mg. It can hold no more than about 62 mg, because maca, catuaba and green tea extract each need at least 5 mg.
| Scenario | Muira puama per gummy | Share of 500 mg | Share of 1,500 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest the label allows | About 14 mg | 2.9% | 1% |
| Highest the label allows | About 62 mg | 12.4% | 4.1% |
| Whole blend, if it were all muira puama | 82 mg | 16.4% | 5.5% |
The blend footnote mentions about 567 mg of dry powders. The label does not say how much of that powder is muira puama, or what extract ratio each herb uses. Without those two numbers, no outside reader can match the gummy to the monograph range.
Research
Does muira puama work? What the evidence says
The short answer is that nobody knows yet. The Drugs.com monograph notes that clinical trials of muira puama on its own are lacking (Drugs.com, Muira puama).
Tradition and dose notes
A long folk history in Brazil, plus described intakes of 0.5 to 1.5 g a day (Drugs.com, Muira puama). That range comes from reference descriptions, not from a trial of SodaBoost.
Solid human trials
No well-designed trials have tested muira puama alone for energy, stamina or sexual health. Mixed-herb products cannot show which herb did what.
That gap matters for any product that leads with it. Being first on a label means muira puama is the biggest share, not the best-studied one. Among the nine, ashwagandha has far more human data, mainly for stress and sleep.
Label reading
How to read the first ingredient in any blend
Find the total
SodaBoost prints 82 mg. No single herb can top that.
Find a fixed amount
Caffeine at 5 mg sets a floor for everything listed above it.
Compare with research
Put the best case beside the studied dose before you buy.
Safety
Is muira puama safe? Side effects and interactions
Safety data are thin because human studies are thin. The monograph lists nervousness and agitation as possible effects and advises avoiding it in pregnancy (Drugs.com, Muira puama).
Drug interactions for muira puama are not well documented. That is not the same as having none. In SodaBoost, the stronger interaction warnings come from other blend ingredients, such as L-arginine with nitrates or ED medicine.
If you feel jittery or restless after starting the gummy, muira puama and the 5 mg of caffeine are both possible reasons. The SodaBoost side effects guide covers what to watch for across the whole blend.
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Who should avoid muira puama?
Pregnant or nursing women should skip it, and so should anyone under 18. A few other groups should ask a pharmacist or doctor first.
- People prone to anxiety or nervousness, since agitation is a listed effect.
- Anyone on several prescription drugs, because interactions have not been studied well.
- People who react strongly to stimulants, as the blend also contains caffeine.
Ongoing fatigue or trouble with erections is worth a medical visit. Either can point to a condition that needs care, such as diabetes or high blood pressure (NIDDK, ED causes).
Compare
Muira puama alone vs SodaBoost: an honest comparison
A single-ingredient muira puama product can state a gram dose on its label. SodaBoost cannot match that amount, but it offers a printed list of nine actives in one chewable.
| Question | SodaBoost gummy | Muira puama alone |
|---|---|---|
| Amount per day | Not published (about 14 to 62 mg) | 500 to 1,500 mg described (Drugs.com, Muira puama) |
| Human trials of that form | None for SodaBoost | Lacking for muira puama alone |
| Other actives | Eight others | None |
| Daily routine | Chew 1 gummy | Varies by product |
Neither choice rests on strong evidence. We sell SodaBoost as its U.S. stocking partner and are paid when you order through our links, so weigh our view with that in mind. The full SodaBoost label shows exactly what is and is not printed.
Bottom line
Bottom line on muira puama in SodaBoost
Muira puama is the largest ingredient in the blend, likely somewhere between 14 and 62 mg. That is well under the half gram described in monographs, and trials of the herb alone are missing. Treat it as a traditional ingredient, not a researched one.
All nine
Which ingredient comes after muira puama?
Maca is second on the label and has a few small trials behind it. See all nine on the SodaBoost ingredients page.
FAQ
Muira puama FAQ
What is muira puama used for?
Muira puama is used mainly as a traditional Brazilian tonic for vigor and energy. Supplement makers add it to men's formulas for that reason. Clinical trials testing muira puama on its own are lacking (Drugs.com, Muira puama), so these uses rest on tradition rather than solid human research.
How much muira puama should you take a day?
Reference monographs describe 0.5 to 1.5 g of muira puama a day (Drugs.com, Muira puama). That is a description of how it has been used, not a dose proven safe and effective in trials. Ask a pharmacist before starting, especially if you take other medicines.
Is muira puama safe?
Muira puama has little safety research behind it. The monograph lists nervousness and agitation as possible effects and advises avoiding it in pregnancy (Drugs.com, Muira puama). Drug interactions are not well documented, so people on prescription medicine should ask a clinician first.
Why is muira puama listed first on the SodaBoost label?
It is listed first because it is the largest ingredient by weight in the 82 mg blend. Labeling rules require blend ingredients in descending weight order (FDA, Labeling guide). Label math puts it between about 14 and 62 mg per gummy, which is still below the 0.5 g low end.
Is muira puama a stimulant?
Muira puama is a tree bark, not a source of caffeine. Still, the monograph lists nervousness and agitation as possible effects (Drugs.com, Muira puama). In SodaBoost it is paired with 5 mg of caffeine, so sensitive people may notice both.
Can you take muira puama and maca together?
SodaBoost already combines them, along with seven other ingredients. No trial has tested this pairing, so there is no proof that the two work better together. Both appear in the gummy at milligram amounts, far below the gram doses described for each herb on its own.
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