Yucca Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Yucca 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 is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World 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 by Vitamin World
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
This product contains one active ingredient: yucca. Yucca is a plant extract traditionally used in herbal medicine, though the evidence for how well it works for any specific condition isn't well established yet.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — gelatin, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silica — that serve as binders and flow agents.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for yucca is insufficient to reliably rate its effectiveness for bleeding, joint pain, or dandruff. The data we hold doesn't establish that it works for these uses, so we can't tell you whether to expect a benefit.
If you're considering it for one of these reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether there's a stronger alternative.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Yucca is generally considered low-risk when eaten in food amounts, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied. The safety notes in our data advise caution and note that there isn't enough information to call it safe.
Some people have developed allergic reactions after exposure to yucca — including allergic rhinitis (nasal inflammation) and contact skin reactions — so if you have a history of plant allergies, be aware of that risk. There isn't enough data on safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so those are times to talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean interactions don't exist — it means we have no monograph showing them.
Before you take this product, check your exact medications with your own doctor or pharmacist to be sure.
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 might appeal to you if you're exploring traditional herbal options for joint discomfort, bleeding, or dandruff, but the evidence doesn't yet show it works. The supplement is generally considered low-risk in food amounts, though long-term supplement use hasn't been well studied.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have plant allergies, talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting. And if you take any medications, confirm there are no concerns with your healthcare provider.
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 Oct 26, 2011.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitamin World |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 074312734106 |
| Net contents | 100 Rapid Release Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 26, 2011 |
| DSLD ID | 892 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Yucca by Vitamin World, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Yucca | 450 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Brand IP Statement(s)
©2011 Vitamin World, Inc.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
NATURAL WHOLE HERB
Formulation
No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.
Precautions
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Not intneded for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
General Statements
+Vitamin World's Natural Whole Herb products utilize ground plant parts to provide the natural components in the amounts found in nature.
450 MG
As a natural herb, Yucca enjoys wide popularity as a holistic approach to some of today's health concerns.
Traditional Goodness from Nother Nature
Vitamin World products are subject to critically stringent quality assurance analysis. Our state-of-the-art laboratory, manufacturing and packaging facilities insure the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. Your health & safety are our first priority!
Vitamin World's Guarantee: We use only the finest quality herbs and spices. Each is screened and finely milled for quick release.
Vitamin World's preservative-free gelatin capsules contain pure milled herb powder.
Get healthy.
General
PROD. #3410 B3410 09C
Seals/Symbols
QUALITY ASSURED
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) or two (2) capsules one or two times daily, preferably with meals. Capsules may be opened and prepared as a tea.
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Yucca by Vitamin World 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 by Vitamin World
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 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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Yucca by Vitamin World Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Yucca. 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, from the product label.
Vitamin World
See all Vitamin World products- Phone Number
- 1-800-228-4533
- Web Address
- www.vitaminworld.com
Yucca by Vitamin World: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Yucca’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Yucca'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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