... chemistry and bioactivity of yucca saponins and phe-nolics have recently been reviewed by Piacente et al. [21].Anti-arthritic effects of yuccaYucca products have been used for many years for reputedanti-arthritic ... 1987,26:1425-1429.16. Tanaka O, Ikeda T, Ohtani K, Kasai R, Yamasaki K: Antiyeast ster-oidal saponins from Yucca schidigera (Mohave Yucca), a newanti-food-deteriorating agent. J Nat Prod 2000, 63:332-338.17. ... unsaturated fatty acids, iron), which promote inflam-matory disease, and antioxidants (e.g. vitamin E) andomega-3 fatty acids, which protect against auto-oxidation.Yucca compounds may have roles...