Ingredient Spotlight
Chinese yam / Shan Yao
Why We Love It
Chinese yam supports healthy digestion, blood sugar balance, and metabolism, while also helping you feel full, longer.
Traditionally Supports:
How It's Used
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese yam has long been used to support digestion, reproductive wellness, energy, and overall vitality. It is considered especially nourishing for people experiencing fatigue or imbalances in the Spleen, Kidney, or Lung systems.
Modern research suggests Chinese yam may play a role in supporting healthy metabolism. Studies show it can help the body use insulin more effectively and may naturally encourage the release of GLP-1, a hormone that helps keep blood sugar steady, supports fullness, and reduces cravings.
Fun Fact: Chinese yam, also known as cinnamon vine in various parts of Asia, is a root vegetable often used to thicken soups and nutritious drinks in China, Japan, and Korea. It can be eaten raw or cooked.
HOW WE USE IT
“Chinese yam is a key herb in Elix’s Craving Support, where it helps strengthen digestion, support balanced blood sugar, and naturally ease cravings for sustained energy and wellness.”
- Dr Liem Le, DAOM, MS
What the research says
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