Barking Up The Wrong Tree With Diet Aid Yohimbe

Yohimbe is the bark of an evergreen tree, which has been used as an aphrodisiac for centuries. Only until recently did researchers discover the bark could increase fatty acid mobilization and lead to weight loss.

However, it's important to note yohimbe, such like many herbs, plants, roots and natural barks, should not be combined with certain medications. Yohimbe and ephedrine do not mix.

How it works for dieters

Johimbi, another name for the bark, suppresses your body's fat storing mechanisms, which means you can lose weight in less time.

Also called Pausinystalia yohimbe and Corynanthe yohimbe, the bark is found in western Africa.

When you take pills containing yohimbe, you are not ingesting the bark, but bark extracts, which contain alkaloid concentrations. If you find a product that has a higher concentration of the extract, you may experience side effects so use caution.

How it works as an aphrodisiac

Yohimbe, which some people consider an herb, is used for male erectile function and as a sensual stimulant for women.

The pharmaceutical version of yohimbe is called yohimbine, and is used to treat impotence.

It works by widening the blood vessels in a man, which results in an erection.

Side effects of taking yohimbine

Because the drug is a stimulant, some people use it for weight loss and for endurance while exercising.

But the side effects include prostate enlargement, anxiety and depression. It should not be used by anyone with a mental illness.

Yohimbe can also worsen kidney conditions in some people. Pregnant women should not take yohimbe because it may cause miscarriage and damage the fetus.

Furthermore, people with high blood pressure need to avoid it.

If you experience difficulty breathing, a change in heart rhythm or a paralysis in your legs, stop taking the products containing yohimbe.

Finally, even low doses of less than 20 mg per day can result in abdominal pain, dizziness, vomiting, weakness, diarrhea and elevated heart rate.

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