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What Is Wild Yam Extract？

Yam extract is a concentrated product made from the rhizome of various yam species, such as Chinese or wild yam. It is used in dietary supplements and cosmetics for its purported health benefits, which include antioxidant and anti-aging properties, though scientific evidence for many claims is limited. Extracts are notable for containing diosgenin, a plant compound that has been the subject of much research.

Diosgenin is a plant steroid classified as a sapogenin. It is extracted from the roots of Dioscorea wild yam and is commonly used as a precursor in the formulation of synthetic steroid compounds such as progesterone and cortisone.Studies have shown that diosgenin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and estrogen-regulating effects.