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Dietary supplement

Yucca 450 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by The Vitamin Shoppe

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Yucca 450 mg is a dietary supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint pain and arthritis, digestive health, high cholesterol.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Yucca 450 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: yucca, a plant extract in 450 mg per capsule. The capsules also hold gelatin and rice flour as inactive ingredients to give the supplement its form.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Yucca product and its label doesn't state a use — see Yucca's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for yucca isn't established in the data we hold. It's been studied for joint pain, bleeding, and dandruff, but we don't have reliable evidence showing it works for any of these — the ratings are simply insufficient to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Yucca

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Yucca is generally considered low-risk in food amounts, but how safe it is as a supplement isn't well studied. Safety during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is unknown, so the data advises against use during those times.

Environmental exposure to yucca (such as occupational contact) has been linked to allergic rhinitis in some people, and topical contact has caused skin reactions like contact hives in sensitive individuals — though that's more of a concern with direct plant exposure than taking a capsule.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Yucca

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. Still, run your medications through the tool on this page to confirm, and let your pharmacist know before you take it.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Yucca 450 mg is generally well tolerated at the dose here, but there's not strong evidence it works for the conditions people typically use it for. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data advises skipping it.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a known sensitivity to plants or a history of allergic reactions.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Yucca 450 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand The Vitamin Shoppe
Barcode (UPC) 766536020614
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2020
DSLD ID 221425
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yucca 450 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
766536020614
IngredientAmount% DV
Yucca450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour

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Label statements
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Formula

Yucca 450 mg a traditional herb

General Statements

Herb

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Quality Promise Tested & Trusted

Formulation

Gluten-free Dairy-free Soy-free Nut-free Does not contain: Gluten, sugar, salt, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one (1) capsule two (2) times daily, preferably with meals.

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.

Consult your physician prior to use if you are a diabetic.

Not intended for use by children.

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

See for yourself

Yucca 450 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Yucca 450 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Yucca

No known
interactions
450 mg per serving

Yucca is a desert plant traditionally used for joint pain, arthritis, and digestion, and it contains compounds called saponins thought to have anti-in...

Yucca monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Yucca 450 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Yucca 450 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Yucca 450 mg, from the product label.

The Vitamin Shoppe

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Name
The Vitamin Shoppe
City
Secaucus
State
NJ
ZipCode
07094
Phone Number
1-866-293-3367
Web Address
www.vitaminshoppe.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yucca 450 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe: Common Questions

Does Yucca 450 mg by The Vitamin Shoppe interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Yucca 450 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Yucca 450 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is yucca safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against yucca during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Does yucca actually work for joint pain?
The evidence we hold on yucca for joint pain is insufficient — we don't have reliable proof it works. That doesn't mean it doesn't; it means the research isn't settled yet.
What is yucca, and why would someone take it?
Yucca is a plant extract that people typically use hoping it will help with joint pain, bleeding, or dandruff. It's been studied for these purposes, but the evidence isn't strong enough to recommend it as effective.
Can I be allergic to yucca in a capsule?
If you're sensitive to plants, there's a chance — yucca exposure has caused allergic reactions like hives and allergic rhinitis in some people. If you have a history of plant allergies, mention this product to your pharmacist before you take it.
What's in the capsule besides yucca?
The capsule itself is gelatin, and there's rice flour as a filler. Those are the only inactive ingredients listed.

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The Full Monographs Behind Yucca 450 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Yucca 450 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Yucca 3 references
  1. <p><span>Kanerva, L., Estlander, T., Petman, L., Makinen-Kiljunen, S. Occupational allergic contact urticaria to yucca (Yucca aloifolia), weeping fig (Ficus benjamina), and spathe flower (Spathiphyllum wallisii). Allergy. 2001;56(10): 1008-11.</span></p>
  2. Poljacki, M., Paravina, M., Jovanovic, M., Subotic, M., and Duran, V. [Contact allergic dermatitis caused by plants]. Med Pregl. 1993;46(9-10):371-375.
  3. Mahillon, V., Saussez, S., and Michel, O. High incidence of sensitization to ornamental plants in allergic rhinitis. Allergy 2006;61(9):1138-1140. PubMed

See these in context on the Yucca monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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