What is yucca?

Yuccas are common garden plants with pointed leaves. There are many species of the plant, and the fruits, seeds, and flowers are often eaten. (Yucca shouldn’t be confused with yuca, which is a root vegetable also known as cassava.)

Yucca offers numerous health benefits and is often used medicinally. Parts of the yucca plant can be incorporated into your diet. It can also be used topically to treat skin conditions or wounds. Most commonly, yucca is taken as a supplement.

yucca含有大量的vitamin C和抗氧化剂，两者都可以使免疫系统和整体健康有益。

维生素C o刺激生产和活动f white blood cells, which fight infections and viruses.

抗氧化剂Yucca含有保护我们免受诱导细胞突变和损伤的叫做自由基的破坏性分子的损伤。

Native Americans have long used yucca for relief from关节炎symptoms, and yucca supplements (often in tablet form) are frequently taken for the same purpose today. Yucca has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe pain.

Some research 表明关节炎高风险风险的人可能会通过服用yucca来防止其发病。

Yucca还含有强大的抗氧化剂和皂苷。这些物质可以降低关节炎症状。

Yucca provides multiple skin benefits.Studies已经表明，Yucca具有光保护性能，并且可能能够比某些商业SPF更好地防止太阳损伤。

Yucca萃取物有时添加到乳液，肥皂或洗发剂中，可用于治疗各种皮肤状况，包括：

  • dandruff
  • balding
  • 疮和切割
  • 扭伤
  • 皮肤病和感染

在丝兰发现的叶酸可能有助于改善整体皮肤和眼睛健康。大量的维生素C也有助于生产胶原蛋白，皮肤中的主要蛋白质。

Yucca can still boost health in people withdiabetes。有证据表明Yucca有助于调节血糖。

A2013年研究发现Yucca在糖尿病大鼠中调节代谢紊乱。还发现它适度降低葡萄糖水平。虽然永远不应用于代替胰岛素或其他用于糖尿病的其他药物，但它可以补充糖尿病治疗。在使用前始终咨询您的医生。

Oxidative stress（我们的细胞中的一种不平衡）可能对我们的身体造成严重损害。随着时间的推移，它有助于帕金森病,Alzheimer’s disease,心脏衰竭, and inflammatory conditions. There is evidence that compounds in yucca, including antioxidants, help protect our bodies from oxidative stress.

A 2013年研究 even found significant decreases in damage from oxidative stress in mice that were given yucca supplements. The researchers found that the yucca had a protective effect against the degeneration of multiple organs.

Yucca supplements can sometimes cause side effects, including:

  • 胃部不适
  • vomiting
  • 苦味道
  • 恶心

Children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding shouldn’t take yucca supplements without the supervision of a doctor. There isn’t enough research to prove its safety, so it’s better to be cautious.

尤卡补充剂没有已知的药物相互作用。

It isn’t recommended to take yucca for more than three months consecutively. It can interfere with the body’s absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

The FDA doesn’t monitor dietary supplements in the same way they do medication. Do your research on the company you choose to buy from.

Topical forms of yucca are also available as soaps, shampoos, and lotions. You can take yucca extract through oral supplements as well, in powder or liquid form.

If you decide to take yucca supplements, ask your doctor about the right dose. There isn’t a set safe amount, but your doctor can help you determine this on an individual basis. Never take more than your doctor recommends.