Yucca 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NOW
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Yucca 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Yucca 500 mg is a dietary supplement by NOW 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 500 mg by NOW
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
The one active ingredient in this capsule is yucca root concentrate, from the yucca plant. Our data lists one active ingredient in total.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients: hypromellose, magnesium stearate, and stearic acid. These are fillers, binders, and capsule materials that help the product hold together and take the form it does.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for yucca root concentrate isn't established in the data we hold. Each use we have on file, including bleeding, joint pain, and dandruff, is rated Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate, which means there isn't enough reliable research to judge whether it helps.
So while people use yucca for these purposes, the studies we have don't show whether it works for them.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
In food amounts, yucca is generally considered well tolerated. Supplement safety, however, is not well studied, and the safety notes on file say there isn't enough safety information, so it is best avoided.
Some people react to yucca. Breathing in yucca exposure has been linked to allergic rhinitis (hay fever-like symptoms) in people sensitized to it, and skin contact has been linked to phytodermatitis (a skin rash) and contact hives.
Pregnancy data isn't on file for this product, so there isn't enough information to know either way. Breastfeeding safety is unknown, and the safety notes advise avoiding use while breastfeeding.
Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about your situation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
We checked yucca root concentrate, and no interactions are documented in our data for it. That doesn't guarantee none exist, so review your exact medications with your own doctor or pharmacist before taking this product, and use the search tool on this page to look up each one.
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.
This product may appeal to people who want to try yucca root for a purpose like joint pain, but the research doesn't yet show whether it works. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of allergies, be extra careful, since the safety information is limited.
Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting it, especially if you take other medications.
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 Jul 25, 2024.
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
General information
Key facts about Yucca 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NOW |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 733739047809 |
| Net contents | 100 Veg. Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 314223 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Yucca 500 mg by NOW, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Yucca Root Concentrate | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 2 capsules 1 to 3 times daily.
Formula
Yucca is a popular herb from a shrub which grows in the southwest U.S. deserts. It has been used by Native American herbalists for hundreds of years.
Naturally Occurring Saponins
Triangle K (Kosher)
Precautions
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Formulation
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Herbal Supplement
Non-GMO
Vegetarian/Vegan
Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.
Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.
General Statements
This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.
Botanicals/Herbs Family owned since 1968.
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Triangle K (Kosher)
GMP Quality Assured
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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Yucca 500 mg by NOW label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Yucca 500 mg by NOW
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container50 Amounts shown are per serving.
Yucca Root Concentrate
No knowninteractions
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 Root Concentrate monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Yucca 500 mg by NOW Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Yucca 500 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Yucca 500 mg, from the product label.
NOW
See all NOW products- Name
- NOW FOODS
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
- Web Address
- nowfoods.com
Yucca 500 mg by NOW: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Yucca 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Yucca 500 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- <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>
- 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.
- Mahillon, V., Saussez, S., and Michel, O. High incidence of sensitization to ornamental plants in allergic rhinitis. Allergy 2006;61(9):1138-1140. PubMed
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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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