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Yohimbine powder: Benefits and Uses of Yohimbine(1)
Yohimbine powder Yohimbe powder is the name of an evergreen tree found in parts of central and western Africa. The bark of yohimbe powder contains a chemical called yohimbine, which is used to make medicine. Yohimbine hydrochloride (Aphrodyne, Yocon) is a form of yohimbine powder that is a prescription drug in the US. Yohimbe powder supplements often list yohimbe bark extract or yohimbine powder as the active ingredient. However, some of these products might not provide accurate information about the amount of yohimbine powder in the supplement. Also, some yohimbe supplements list yohimbine hydrochloride as an active ingredient. Yohimbine powder products containing man-made yohimbine hydrochloride as an ingredient are not legal to sell as a dietary supplement in the US. Yohimbe powder is taken by mouth arouse sexual excitement, for erectile dysfunction (ED), sexual problems caused by medications for depression called selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and general sexual problems in both men and women. It is also used for athletic performance, weight loss, exhaustion, chest pain, high blood pressure, low blood pressure that occurs when standing up, diabetic nerve pain, and for depression along with certain other medications.
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How to Take Yohimbine powder? Recommended dosage, active amounts, other details Dosages of 0.2mg/kg bodyweight have been successfully used to increase fat burning without significant implications on cardiovascular parameters like heart rate and blood pressure. This results in a dosage of: 14 mg for a 150lb person 18 mg for a 200lb person 22 mg for a 250lb person Supplementation is most effective between meals or during short term fasting. Caution should be exercised at higher body weight, since the cardiovascular system may not be prepared to handle a stimulatory agent such as yohimbine powder. When 2
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supplementing yohimbine powder for the first time, always start with a half-dose and assess tolerance before proceeding. Caution should also be exercised since many supplements containing yohimbine powder either do not list how much yohimbine powder is included, or if they do, the actual dose ranges from 25-150% of the dose listed. Since the dosage may be higher than listed, this is extra reason to start with a lower dose. When pairing yohimbine powder with other stimulatory agents, half-dose both supplements and work up to the recommended dose cautiously, as two supplements can interact negatively.
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