Yohimbine - for years known as an aphrodisiac. The latest research no longer confirms its effect on the level of libido, but it is certain that it eliminates erectile dysfunction. The chemical reactions that take place in the body under its influence meant that yohimbine began to be sold illegally as a slimming supplement. Who shouldn't take it and what are the side effects of using the forbidden supplement?
Yohimbine(formula C21H26O3N2) is a substance obtained from the bark and leaves of yohimba - a tree growing in Africa. The drug available for sale isyohimbine hydrochloride- a product of chemical synthesis, first depleted in the 1950s. Yohimbine is on the list of pharmacological agents available in Poland on prescription. It is helpful in the treatment of potency disorders. A doctor may prescribe Yohimbinium hydrochloricum D4 in drops only in the case of a diagnosed patient impotence. The use of the same drug for weight loss purposes causes serious he alth problems and is not legal in Poland. Why? In the treatment of erection problems, a preparation with a low concentration of the substance is used. In order to slim down selected parts of the body, it is necessary to take a very large dose - and this can be fatal.
Yohimbine - a deadly slimming substance
People who want to reduce their weight at all costs decide not only to drastic diets, but more and more often turn to chemicals from uncertain sources. The media regularly reports on the tragic effects of dieting with toxic preparations of unknown origin. Where did the idea of using yohimbine for slimming purposes come from? The answer can be found on most popular sports and bodybuilding forums, such as: sfd.pl or kdf.pl. Among user posts encouraging the use of yohimba hydrochloride, there is often information that it helps in slimming specific parts of the body: it burns fat from the thighs, buttocks and abdomen. Its slimming effect is based on the intensification of lipolysis - the fat burning process. This is because yohimbine blocks alpha-2-adrenergic receptors, preventing them from binding to the hormones adrenaline and norepinephrine. These receptorsare accumulated in an increased amount in sensitive parts of the body, so you lose excess fat in these places. However, it must be remembered that yohimbine is only approved in the pharmacy, which means that all capsules available via the Internet are sold illegally. Their content is not controlled, so there is no guarantee of what is actually in them. And it is one of those substances used to aid weight loss, the effective dose of which is almost equivalent to the dosage exceeding the safety limit - there may be seizures, over-agitation, hallucinations, and even a heart attack. This should be considered by every person who intends to be tempted to buy this substance.
Forum users who have used yohimbine to get rid of excess weight are flashing very positive opinions that discourage them from buying the preparation. However, there are more and more comments about side effects:
Piotr on the checklek.pl forum warns:"Do not take yohimbine sometimes. I have already taken many things, but I have never had such actions as with yohimbine. My heart was pounding very quickly. My blood pressure jumped up and I turned red. I felt like I was trembling. I didn't even want to try it as a sex aid because I was afraid that I would have a heart attack any minute. "
Forum user kdf.pl adds:"Feel the action after 1 serving of 1 capsule. You will feel strong effects for at least 4 hours: insomnia, high blood pressure, red rash on the body , bloodshot whites of the eyes and cheeks. Feeling cold. Agitation, general irritability. I feel hopeless, the higher the dose, the more difficult it is to bear. With 3 capsules - sleepless night, anxiety, high pressure that you can't sit still ".
Yohimbine hydrochloride helpful in the treatment of erectile dysfunction
This is one of the longest-used stimulants. However, it is not an aphrodisiac, as has been believed for centuries. Yohimbine hydrochloride is helpful in the treatment of impotence. By stimulating the erection center in the spinal cord, yohimbine causes the erection of a person suffering from impotence and increases sperm ejaculation. Taking drops with yohimbine hydrochloride requires a doctor's consultation, prescription and appropriate diet, otherwise undesirable side effects may appear.
Contraindications to the use of preparations with yohimbine:
It should not be used by people with a sick heart, thyroid, hypertension, stomach and duodenal ulcers. Yohimbine should not be consumed alongside tyramine, the organic chemical thatexcess blood pressure increases. The reaction that occurs between tyramine and yohimbine will worsen the unwanted side effects. During the treatment, you should therefore avoid yellow cheese, red meat, wine, fish and chocolate - these are products that contain large amounts of tyramine.
Side effects of taking yohimbine:
- accelerated heart rate;
- feeling nervous;
- over-stimulation;
- increased sweating;
- increased blood pressure;
- dizziness;
- hallucinations;
- muscle tremors
Why can you buy yohimbine supplements if it is harmful?
The answer is simple: there are no proper institutions to prosecute sellers of illegal substances on the Internet. Sanepid only controls the quality and composition of legally available supplements. The Main Pharmaceutical Inspectorate examines drugs available in pharmacies. That is why a voice of common sense is necessary and a distance to illegal drugs recommended even by "experts". The lack of a substance of interest to us on the list of pharmacological agents approved for non-pharmacy sale should be the first reason that disqualifies a given product. The omnipresent information chaos makes desperate people who want to get rid of too many pounds reach, among others, for yohimbine. It's easy to buy online. The great interest in the substance known primarily as an aphrodisiac has meant that many products that are not pure yohimbine can be bought on the market. It turns out, however, that not all preparations with yohimbine contain this ingredient at all.
Yohimbine and resistant adipose tissue
In women, excess body fat tends to accumulate on the hips, thighs and buttocks, and in men - on the abdomen. Yohimbine - a substance that is also used as a potency remedy, can prevent the accumulation of unnecessary kilograms. Does yohimbine really have such an effect? These and other questions are answered by a dietitian, Jacek Bilczyński. Contents: the way yohimbine works, the role of catecholamines in the process of fat burning, causes of the accumulation of adipose tissue