Advantages at a glance Natural yam root extract from wild harvesting High dose: contains 83 mg diosgenin per capsule Made in Germany without additives Gentle processing ensures raw food quality 100% vegan Our Valeo Vita yam root capsules are produced under strict controls to ensure raw food quality. The manufacturing process is very natural and gentle. During milling, the temperature remains constantly below 35°C, thus preventing any impairment of the nutrient content, especially the diosgenin content. Finally, the fine natural extract is filled into vegan capsules. Raw material from wild harvesting and gently processed into vegan capsules of raw food quality – transparency and high standards are the hallmarks of Valeo Vita. The yam (Dioscorea opposita) belongs to the yam family and is widespread, especially in Latin America and Africa. This climbing plant forms underground tubers that can reach a length of 2 meters. Worldwide, there are up to 870 genera, predominantly native to warm to tropical regions. This root is particularly popular among women going through menopause. Since no health claims are permitted for yam root despite existing studies, we will not discuss its effects further here.