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Wild Yam: Does It Affect Hormones?
Wild yam is a root whose main compound, diosgenin, is a raw material for synthetic progesterone in the lab. There is no evidence the human body makes that conversion, so wild yam is a traditional herb, not a hormone source. SodaPeak lists it fifth, at most 240 mg per serving.
Written by the SodaPeak label deskUpdated · 4 min read
What is wild yam?
Wild yam is the root of Dioscorea plants, and its main compound is diosgenin, a steroid saponin (MSK, Wild Yam).
Labs use diosgenin as a raw material for making synthetic progesterone. The Memorial Sloan Kettering page states that there is no evidence the human body converts it into progesterone.
| Statement | What the source says |
|---|---|
| Diosgenin in the lab | Raw material for synthetic progesterone |
| Diosgenin in the body | No evidence of conversion |
| Oral formula, menopause | Helped symptoms in one trial |
| Topical formula | Did not |
| Testosterone or muscle | Nothing supports a claim |
Does wild yam affect hormones?
Wild yam is described as having estrogenic effects, but no source we read shows that it changes testosterone.
People with hormone-sensitive cancers should ask a physician first (MSK, Wild Yam).
A "natural hormone" tag in ad copy mixes up lab chemistry with human biology. The SodaPeak bottle itself makes no hormone claim. Its only claim is "Supports Healthy Muscle*".
How much wild yam is in SodaPeak?
At most 240 mg per serving by label order, and the label prints no real figure. Wild yam is line 5 of 8, so 1,200 divided by 5 gives the ceiling (21 CFR 101.36 (Supplement Facts, proprietary blends)).
An even split would be 150 mg. No studied dose for testosterone or muscle exists to compare with.
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See packsWho should be careful with wild yam?
Anyone with a hormone-sensitive condition, or on a hormone treatment, should ask a doctor before using a product that holds wild yam.
Keep taking prescribed medicine. Ask your pharmacist to check the bottle against your list (NCCIH, Using Dietary Supplements Wisely).
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Is wild yam a reason to choose SodaPeak?
No. Wild yam adds a traditional herb to the list, but nothing sourced links it to muscle or testosterone.
See the wild yam ingredient page, the ingredient list and the SodaPeak supplement facts. Related: SodaPeak ingredients list.
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Does wild yam contain progesterone?
It contains diosgenin, not progesterone. Labs use diosgenin as raw material for synthetic progesterone, but there is no evidence the body makes that conversion (MSK, Wild Yam).
Can men take wild yam?
No source we read says it helps men's hormones or muscle. The Memorial Sloan Kettering page notes estrogenic effects, so men with hormone-sensitive conditions should ask a doctor (MSK, Wild Yam).
Does wild yam help menopause symptoms?
Results are mixed. An oral formula helped in one trial and a topical formula did not (MSK, Wild Yam). That work does not apply to a SodaPeak capsule.
What is diosgenin?
Diosgenin is the main steroid saponin in wild yam. It is a plant compound, not a human hormone (MSK, Wild Yam). The SodaPeak label prints no diosgenin amount.
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