Yohimbine

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Description

Yohimbine is a type of Indole Alkaloid present in the Heb Yohimbe.

 

Health Benefits of Yohimbine

Metabolism

 Yohimbine may facilitate weight loss (especially weight loss in areas of the body below the waist, particularly the thighs) in persons afflicted with Obesity (by stimulating the process of and by stimulating the process of via antagonism of Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors).  [1]

 

Nervous System

 Yohimbine functions as an Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonist (i.e. it blocks the Alpha-2 Adrenergic Receptors making Neurons "think" that there is less Neurotransmitter in their Synapses).  [2]

 Yohimbine may improve Memory - Short-Term (by increasing Norepinephrine levels within the Brain).  [3]

 

Sexual System - Male

 Yohimbine (15 - 20 mg per day) may alleviate Impotence - Male.  [4]

 Yohimbine may alleviate Premature Ejaculation.  [5]

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