Ultimate Nutrition » YOHIMBE BARK

Yohimbe is an herb with well documented stimulatory potential, particularly on the central nervous system. The potency and quality of this supplement makes it one of the most superior Yohimbe products on the market today.

The liquid herbal extract has been used by athletes to enhance energy for workouts. Educated supplement consumers know that this concentrated form of Yohimbe bark may provide the necessary timulatory effects for maximum performance.

Lately Viagra has dominated the news and headlines as the only remedy for erectile dysfunction, commonly referred to as impotence. Despite the aggressive media campaign on behalf of Viagra, natural remedies are available that are equally effective, probably safer, and certainly more cost-effective in restoring erectile function. 

Used for centuries in West Africa, yohimbe bark was used as a tea to enhance virility. For more than 50 years, before the advent of Viagra, an extract of yohimbe bark, with its active ingredient yohimbine, was used in the United States to treat sexual problems in both males and females. 

Some human trials have shown that yohimbine provides benefits if there is no organic cause of erectile dysfunction. That is, if the decrease in libido is a result of stress, anxiety, or advancing years, and not due to any illnesses, including psychiatric conditions.

The latest German study published in 1997 shows that 71% of 83 males diagnosed with erectile dysfunction responded favorably to yohimbine treatment over an eight-week period. More importantly, it should be noted that yohimbe bark extract does not require testosterone as an aid to enhance libido.

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1. What is the Optimal use for Yohimbine?
   Yohimbine has been used to aid libido in small amounts of less than 10mg, up to 15-20mg daily. Our recommendation is 1 tablet daily to provide 8mg yohimbine daily unless otherwise recommended by a health care practitioner.

2. Does Yohimbine Have Adverse Effects?
   Most researchers deem it to be safe and is generally tolerated well when used in the recommended doses. Increase in dosage may cause anxiety, dizziness, headache, nausea, increased urinary frequency and insomnia. Yohimbine may also cause high blood pressure and, as a result, occasional arrhythmia. The individual optimal dose may be determined by consultation with a healthcare provider.

3. Who Should Not Take Yohimbine?
   Men with known and diagnosed high blood pressure or a family history of high blood pressure should not take yohimbine.

4. YOHIMBE BARK EXTRACT TABLETS
   Serving size: one tablet
   100 servings
   Amount per serving: Yohimbe extract (bark)(standardized for 1% Yohimbine): 800mg
   Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one tablet per day with a meal. Do not exceed one tablet daily.
   Other Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, and silica.