Yohimbine HCL - interesting write up

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Yohimbine HCL is the purified active constituent of the yohimbe tree bark extract. It is in the tryptamine class of chemicals and has been known to have psychoactive effects. It has been used as a fat burning agent and also has known characteristics as an aphrodisiac and a treatment for ED. Packaged as a research chemical in suspension 12.5mg / ml, 30 ml. The description above has been placed here for informational purposes only. THIS PRODUCT IS FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. CAN BE HARMFUL IF INGESTED.

Yohimbine is an alkaloid found in two plants, Pausinystalia yohimbe and Rauwolfia serpentina. It has documented properties as both a stimulant and penile-erectile enhancement properties, and reportedly works as an aphrodisiac in some subjects. [1] Yohimbine, typically extracted from the Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe) plant, is available over the counter as an aphrodisiac and stimulant fat burner, and is also sometimes used medically as part of a comprehensive erectile dysfunction (ED) treatent. [1]

Yohimbine has activity at the α2A-adrenergic receptor and is being investigated in both human and animal subjects as treatment for type 2 diabetes who also have polymorphic α2A-adrenergic receptor genes. [1] It is also useful in tests for simulating anxiety and inducing depressive states (after the stimulant effect subsides) in animal models. [9,10]

According to the NIH and other sources, yohimbine is an effective drug when prescribed for erectile dysfunction. [2,3] Other studies suggest that it is not effective in more severe cases, and have found that the reported increase in libido (as opposed to potency) is anecdotal at best. [4] Morales et al argue that "conflicting results available may be attributed to differences in drug design, patient selection, and definitions of positive response." [5]

Administering yohimbine to male rats has been shown to decrease the sexual refractory period, reduce sexual exhaustion, and reduce sexual satiety. [6] The drug also increased the volume of ejaculated semen in dog subjects, lasting five or more hours post-administration. [7] According to Adeniyi et al, yohimbine is effective in the treatment of orgasmic dysfunction in men, which is not to be confused with erectile dysfunction or the spectrum of desire disorders. [8]

According to findings in mice by Dhir et al, yohimbine may have potential in humans for treatment of sexual side effects caused by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and for femmale hyposexual disorder, as well as acting as a potentiation agent for the antidepressant effects of fluoxetine or venlafaxine. [9]

Interestingly, yohimbine has been used experimentally in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder to aid recall of traumatic events in a therapeutic setting, possibly by duplicating the effects of stress on the brain and acting as a "trigger." [10] For this reason, individuals who have experienced post-traumatic stress disorder-like symptoms should probably avoid casual use of yohimbine. [11]

According to Ostojic, soccer players experienced significant fat loss due to yohimbine. [12] Yohimbine acts as a fat reduction agent not through a pathway of lipolysis but rather through increased resting energy expenditure: " Yohimbine significantly increased the mean weight loss in patients on a low-energy diet: 3.55 +/- 0.24 kg (yohimbine) vs. 2.21 +/- 0.37 kg (placebo), P less than 0.005. With yohimbine, a steady level of effort-induced energy expenditure and sympathetic system activity was maintained. " [13]

Yohimbine is promising as an adjunct treatment for erectile dysfunction; according to Dinsmore, "[t]he alpha-receptor antagonist yohimbine has been found to be effective in some placebo-controlled trials, but its effectiveness is probably inadequate for treatment of most ED." One might thus infer that a dose reduction in more powerful pharmaceutical drugs such as sildenafil or tadalafil might be achieved with the addition of low-dose yohimbine. [14]

McKay attribute penile erection-enhancing properties of yohimbine to
"endothelial L-arginine-nitric oxide activity." [15]

Pushkar et al found that "the ability of [yohimbine] in a single dose of 5-10 mg to enhance arterial blood inflow to cavernous bodies of the penis was confirmed by dynamic angiopenoscintigraphy and Doppler ultrasonography. [Yohimbine] hydrochloride in a mean daily dose of 15-20 mg proved effective in erectile dysfunction--38 to 84% responders depending on the type of erectile dysfunction. Occasional side effects can be relieved by reducing the drug dose." [16]

In conclusion, yohimbine is a very versatile plant alkaloid, the potential of which has not yet been fully explored clinically. Like many effective plant alkaloids used traditionally, it offers expected
(impotence, fat loss) benefits as well as unexpected potential (enhancement of antidepressants, scientific exploration of the nature of trauma), and like nearly all effective treatments - plant-derived or synthetic - must be taken seriously as it is not without side effects.


[1]Rosengren et al epublished in Science, November 19, 2009
[2] National Institutes of Health: Medline Plus. "Yohimbe bark extract
(Pausinystalia yohimbe Pierre ex Beille Rubiaceae)"
Yohimbe bark extract: MedlinePlus Supplements
[3] National Institutes of Health: National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine. "Herbs at a Glance: Yohimbe."
Yohimbe [NCCAM Herbs at a Glance]
[4] Andersson KE (September 2001). "Pharmacology of penile erection".
Pharmacological Reviews 53 (3): 417-50.
[5]Andersson, Karl-Erik; Steers, William D. (1998). "The
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(October 2005). "Long-lasting effects of yohimbine on the ejaculatory
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[8] Adeniyi AA, Brindley GS, Pryor JP, Ralph DJ (May 2007). "Yohimbine
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[12] Ostojic SM (2006). "Yohimbine: the effects on body composition
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[Chal]

Always good posts from ya brother. I've taken the stuff and it must release dopamine for me. It made me feel almost like being high. I should go get some lol. It would probably counteract the post cycle blues.

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Originally Posted by Chal

Always good posts from ya brother. I've taken the stuff and it must release dopamine for me. It made me feel almost like being high. I should go get some lol. It would probably counteract the post cycle blues.

Thanks man. I ordered some along with Albuterol because I think the effects of ECA have stopped and I think it would be a good idea for me to cycle different fat loss supplements.

[Chal]

Originally Posted by breakthrough

Thanks man. I ordered some along with Albuterol because I think the effects of ECA have stopped and I think it would be a good idea for me to cycle different fat loss supplements.

Yep. Keep changing it up. The Al/Yoh sounds like a good stack for a while. I'm ordering the same. I took the Ultra Lean/Clen together one day. Omfg! I didn't eat all day and lost 4 lbs but was an absolute mad man. I gotta make sure I'm not around people if I do that again lol.

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Originally Posted by Chal

Yep. Keep changing it up. The Al/Yoh sounds like a good stack for a while. I'm ordering the same. I took the Ultra Lean/Clen together one day. Omfg! I didn't eat all day and lost 4 lbs but was an absolute mad man. I gotta make sure I'm not around people if I do that again lol.

I definitely noticed that about Clen lol! I was an irritable bitch on that stuff .

[DBOY]

good post bro, good to know other fat loss variations.. keep us posted on how this works for you.......

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Originally Posted by DBOY

good post bro, good to know other fat loss variations.. keep us posted on how this works for you.......

Will do. I should have it by Thursday.

[Chal]

Originally Posted by breakthrough

I definitely noticed that about Clen lol! I was an irritable bitch on that stuff .

Yeah. Fat loss = bitchy for sure...for me it does anyway. That's all that estrogen being released lol.

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Originally Posted by Chal

Yeah. Fat loss = bitchy for sure...for me it does anyway. That's all that estrogen being released lol.

All I know is, I don't need any help being irritable lol. I'm irritated enough as it is.

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It seems 10mgs per 100lbs is the dosage protocal.