Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea Villosa) of the Dioscoreaceae family has a tuberous root with a long history of medicinal and food use. Species of Wild Yam are commonly found in Mexico, India, China, Peru and Africa.
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Wild Yam Root (Dioscorea Villosa) of the Dioscoreaceae family has a tuberous root with a long history of medicinal and food use. Species of Wild Yam are commonly found in Mexico, India, China, Peru and Africa.
The Wild Yam key constituents are diosgenin, saponins, tannins, catechins, indoles, glycosides and digopolysaccarides. Diosgenin (a steroidal glycoside) is partially converted in the intestines to the hormones DHEA, 6-ketodiosgenin and 9-ketodiosgenin . DHEA is known as the "mother of all hormones" among gerontologists. DHEA is known to decrease steadily with age and dramatically with child bearing and menopause.
Many degenerative conditions are associated with lower than average levels of DHEA. These conditions include cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, other memory disturbances, immune disorders including AIDS and chronic fatigue.
Other conditions include reduced immune response to viral and bacterial infections, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and the conditions associated with aging.
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Directions
Adults: Take one to two capsules daily.
Ingredients
Wild Yam Root Powder - 500 mg
This product contains no Artificial Preservatives, Color, Milk, Soya, Corn, Wheat or Yeast.
Cautions
Not recommended for pregnant or lactating women.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
