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Does Soy foods Affect Wild Yam?
Amount or timing may matter
The short answer
Wild yam contains diosgenin with progestogenic activity. Soy isoflavones' estrogenic effects may counteract wild yam's hormonal balance support.
How to arrange timing
Avoid concurrent use of wild yam supplements with soy-heavy meals for hormonal balance purposes.
Reference
Reference noted for this food and supplement combination: Examine.com; Komesaroff et al., Climacteric 2001
Important context
The effect can also change with food amount, supplement dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.