Can Yohimbe Cream Cause Serious Side Effects?

Yohimbe cream has been the subject of much recent controversy, as experts are discovering some very serious potential side effects that make the use of this herbal extract quite dangerous.

The herb comes from the inner bark of a tropical tree native to West Africa. It has been used for many centuries for various medicinal purposes.

Today yohimbe cream and tablets are used as sexual enhancement products. Specifically they are used to treat erectile dysfunction and stimulate the desire for sex.

The active ingredient of yohimbe is an alkaloid called yohimbine. Although this compound only makes up less than 10% of the herb, it is the only component that appears to have any therapeutic benefits. Yohimbe and yohimbine are used interchangeably to describe these products.

What are the potential health risks?

We do not recommend the use of yohimbe products due to the fact that there is not much evidence pointing towards its effectiveness in treating sexual problems, and that fact that there can be some very serious potential yohimbe side effects.

Renal failure, seizures and death from yohimbe products are some of the very serious adverse reactions reported to the FDA.

One of the effects of yohimbe is to vasodilate (widen) blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure. Those with low blood pressure can therefore experience problems with the supplement.

Yohimbine cream may also alter the way the body eliminates water, so those with kidney problems may experience complications.

Other Serious Yohimbe Side Effects

There is also evidence that yohimbe creams and tablets may cause the following negative effects: promotion of prostate enlargement (BPH), neurotransmitter imbalance (those with depression or anxiety may be at greater risk), changes in heart rhythm, painful prolonged erection, and muscle paralysis.

Are there better alternatives to yohimbine?

There are much safer and more effective options than yohimbe and other yohimbine products for erectile dysfunction, low libido and its other health applications.

For this reason we see no reason to use yohimbe creams and tablets since there are so many serious side effects to contend with.

As an alternative, many of our visitors have had success with VigRx Plus, a natural supplement containing vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbal extracts to promote male health as well as improve sex life and increase sexual energy.

As with all health supplements, please consult your physician or other qualified medical professional before taking any yohimbe cream, tablet or any other product for erectile function or low sex drive.

If you do take these products, stick to recommended dosages. You increase your chances of experiencing side effects with increased dosage concentrations.

We suggest you look into safer, more clinically studied herbal alternatives to avoid the potential serious yohimbe side effects.

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