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Dietary supplement

Yucca Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitamin World

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

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.

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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. Yucca is a plant extract sometimes used in supplements for joint pain, bleeding, and dandruff, though the evidence supporting these uses is not well established.

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 is insufficient to rate it reliably for joint pain, bleeding, or dandruff. We don't have enough clinical data in our files to say whether it actually works for any of these purposes.

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 supplement safety hasn't been well studied. Environmental exposure to yucca has been linked to allergic reactions in some people — specifically allergic rhinitis after skin sensitization, and in one case report, contact urticaria and a skin reaction called phytodermatitis after occupational exposure.

If you have a known plant allergy or sensitive skin, be cautious. Not enough safety information is available during pregnancy, and safety while breastfeeding is unknown — the data advises against use in that setting.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.

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 for this ingredient. That doesn't mean they can't happen — just that our data doesn't show them.

If you take any prescription medications, it's still smart to run them through the checker on this page before you start.

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 has no known medication interactions, which is good news if you take prescription drugs. The tradeoff is that evidence for its effectiveness is weak, and safety data in supplement form is limited.

If you have plant allergies or sensitive skin, proceed with caution. Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

At a glance

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)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Yucca by Vitamin World, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
074312734106
IngredientAmount% DV
Yucca450 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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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.

See for yourself

Yucca by Vitamin World label

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

What’s inside

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 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, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

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

Vitamin World

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Phone Number
1-800-228-4533
Web Address
www.vitaminworld.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Yucca by Vitamin World: Common Questions

Does Yucca by Vitamin World interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Yucca. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Yucca 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.
Can I take Yucca if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data isn't there. There isn't enough information to know if it's safe during pregnancy, and safety while breastfeeding is specifically unknown. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether it's right for you.
Does yucca actually help with joint pain?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say. The studies we hold don't establish that it works for joint pain or the other conditions listed on the label.
What are the main side effects I should watch for?
The most common concern we have on file is allergic reactions. People exposed to yucca have reported allergic rhinitis, contact urticaria, and a skin reaction called phytodermatitis, especially if they have plant allergies or sensitive skin. If you develop a rash, itching, or respiratory symptoms after starting, stop and talk to your pharmacist.
Is yucca safe as a daily supplement?
Yucca is considered low-risk in food amounts, but supplement safety hasn't been well studied. The data on file advises caution and says not enough safety information is available to recommend it routinely.

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Yucca label
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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

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.

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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