In the previous post about Cellucor D4 Thermal Shock vs. D4 Extreme, I mentioned that the main difference between the two supplements was D4 Thermal Shock contained yohimbine. Yohimbine is not well known by most bodybuilder’s, so I did some research and this is what I found out.
What is Yohombine?
Yohimbine is derived from the bark of two trees found in Africa, the Pausinystalia yohimbe and Corynanthe yohimbe.
Its Original Uses
Yohimbine was originally prescribed as an aphrodisiac and help impotent man. It was the viagra of yesterday.
For Bodybuilders?
The bodybuilding community thought that since yohimbine helped with giving guys hardons that it may also boost androgenic hormones such as testosterone. However, science revealed that instead of raising hormones such as testosterone, yohimbine actually is a really strong vasodialator (inscreases the size of your blood vessels) allowing more blood flow.
Yohimbine To Loose Weight?
Since this extract blocks alpha receptors, an increase in lipolysis (fat metabolism) may result due to increased levels of norepinephrine in the blood stream. Norepinephrine raises fat utilization by the body because it directly stimulates a hormone, sensitive lipase. By turning on this enzyme, increased triglycerides and fatty acids are broken down. Increased release of free fatty acids into the blood stream results in more burned adipose tissue.
The studies I have seen have had mixed results. Some showing that increased fat loss occurred and others there was no significant difference among test subjects.
Word of Caution
And as always if you are going to purchase a supplement containing this extract made sure to purchase from a well respected company because supplement manufacturing is not regulated.
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Great post! Yohimbine is definitely potent and should be used with caution. If applied correctly though it can have some serious benefits.