Graded against 173,636 supplements + 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, NIH DSLD
Yucca
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AVELOR SUMMARY
Yucca root contains steroidal saponins with anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally used by Native Americans for arthritis. A 1975 study reported 61% of arthritis patients improved on yucca extract. Saponins bind cholesterol and ammonia in the gut (used in animal feed to reduce ammonia). Very limited modern clinical data. The anti-arthritic mechanism may involve saponin-mediated reduction of intestinal toxin absorption. Dose: 500-1,000mg/day.
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*Last updated: 2026-04-06*
Independently graded against 173,636 indexed supplements with 177 published clinical interactions, sourced from PubMed, FDA CAERS, openFDA, and NIH DSLD | Last updated:
Not medical advice. Based on published clinical research and systematic reviews.