The overall rating for yohimbine is 1.3 out of 3 meaning there is little if any evidence that this supplement does what it claims to do. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results.

Table of Contents

  1. Simple Report
  2. Detailed Report
  3. Overall Effectiveness Rating
  4. Research Rating
  5. Products Containing Yohimbine
  6. Claim Ratings
  7. Dosing
  8. References

Yohimbine Simple Report

  • Supplement: Yohimbine
  • Supplement Category: plant and food extracts
  • Number of Products Containing Yohimbine: 284
  • Effectiveness Rating: 1.3 out of 3
  • Research Rating: 20 (above 80 indicates sufficient research)
  • Number of Studies: 2
  • Number of Claims: 7
  • Effective Dosage Range: 20 milligrams per day

Yohimbine Detailed Report

Overall Effectiveness Rating

The overall effectiveness rating for yohimbine is 1.3 out of 3. This rating means there is little to no evidence to back the supplement's use. Using this supplement will not lead to positive results. Note, this effectiveness rating is for yohimbine as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

Read more: What is the effectiveness rating?

Research Rating for Yohimbine

There are 2 studies in the database on yohimbine; the research rating is 20. A score above 80 means the effectiveness rating for this supplement is reliable. A score under 80 means there is insufficient evidence to ensure a reliable effectiveness rating. Note, this research rating is for yohimbine as a whole; there are also individual ratings for the claims below.

Read more: What is the research rating?

Products Containing Yohimbine

Products Names Amount of Yohimbine
Ignite Pre-Workout 1.5mg
Level II Amount not listed.
High Power 1mg
Eca Zene Amount not listed.
Heat 3mg
Full list of all 284 products containing Yohimbine.

Claim Ratings

The overall ratings above are an average of the individual claim ratings below. Individual claims may have higher or lower ratings compared to the supplement's overall rating. For example, some supplements may have excellent backing for one claim, but be completely useless for another. Click on a claim below for more information.

Body Composition (weight, muscle, body fat) Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
decrease body fat
increase muscle mass
increase weight loss

Performance Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
improve sports performance
increase strength

Cardiovascular Health Claims Effectiveness Rating Research Rating
increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels
lower total cholesterol levels

Dosing

The Supplement Database includes 2 studies on yohimbine dosing. These studies indicate an effective dose is 20 milligrams per day. For a more detailed dosing analysis visit: Supplement Dosing for Yohimbine.

References

Title of Study
Yohimbine does not affect fat distribution in men
Yohimbine: the effects on body composition and exercise performance in soccer players