How does Yohimbe work?
First we need to talk about adrenoreceptors and fat cells. There are two primary types (and several groups) of receptors: beta and alpha. Beta receptors stimulate many processes in the body including fat breakdown and calorie burning, as well as raising heart rate and blood pressure. Stimulating the beta receptors is, for dieting purposes, a good thing. Alpha receptors on the other hand tend to inhibit fat burning and tell the body to store fat instead. Thus, turning off the Alpha receptors is a good thing. Yohimbe works by inhibiting the Alpha receptors, i.e. shutting off the “fat storers”. Research shows that stubborn bodyfat (such as the fat in women’s hips and thighs) can have up to 9 times more alpha receptors than beta receptors. Inhibiting the alpha receptors should allow for more effective loss of fat from these areas. The problem is poor blood circulation in the fat deposits, which means that you have to do something to increase circulation in that area. Cardio is one way to d
