all about yohimbine and weight loss

Yohimbine HCL, the extracted active ingredient of yohimbe bark, has long been touted by body builders as an effective

supplement to reduce fat, especially in stubborn, hard to

lose areas.

Its ability to arouse the central nervous system and increase circulation of norepinephrine and epinephrine leads to the

release of the body fats found in adipose tissue.

Adipose tissue is especially concentrated in the

midsection of men and the backside and thighs of women.

Once these body fats are released, they are quickly removed from the body, a

process which is most effective on an empty stomach or with

exercise.

The stimulant effect of yohimbine also helps to reduce appetite and increase energy

levels, an effect that is especially useful on a lowered calorie diet.

Athletes who use yohimbe bark extract, work out harder and

longer, increasing overall exercise levels and losing weight

faster. Yohimbine taken alone will help fire up your

metabolism, but when combined with exercise, the

effect is magnified.

In 1991, twenty overweight women were placed on a 1,000 calorie diet. Half of

these women were given 5 mg yohimbine four times a day,

while the other half were given a placebo.

At the end of the three week treatment period, the women in

the yohimbine group had lost 62% more weight than the placebo group. The "Israel

Journal of Medical Sciences" published the study.

While research on yohimbe for weight loss is still ongoing, the

literature so far supports its potential to aid in weight loss, at least over the short term.

In addition to its weight loss properties and ability to

maximize workouts, Yohimbe bark extract is also a

vasodilator renowned for increasing blood flow to the

sexual organs and for enhancing sexual

performance.

In fact, this is the most popular use of Yohimbine HCL. Since 30

minutes of sexual activity can burn as many as 200 calories, this yohimbe “side effect” can lead to even more weight loss, while improving overall quality

of life.

Although it is most often advertised for men, yohimbine also acts as an aphrodisiac in

women.

It's best to trust the science and start with the dosage that has been shown to be successful,

which is 20 mg of yohimbine per day, divided into four equal

doses.

Always choose yohimbine HCL, rather than the yohimbe bark,

as this is the pure active ingredient without any of the

potentially harmful bark alkaloids. Since yohimbine can

increase adrenaline, talk to your doctor before using it.

If you are sensitive to stimulants and experience any mild

yohimbine side effects, such as anxiety or insomnia, try reducing

the dosage to better suit your body chemistry or avoid taking it

close to bed time.