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Originally posted by freexe
It has made a big difference for both myself (the last bit of fat makes all the difference with the judges, its not water that has held me back because I am BONE ****ING DRY at showtime) and for my clients mostly because it made it possible, IN ADDITION TO WORKING AT IT, to lose the stubborn fat. It is not a miracle supplement, its just one of the tools in the arsenal.
Please keep in mind that the people that use this website are generally trying to lose large amounts of body fat. These are not people trying to lose a tiny percentage of body fat in order to impress judges in a body building competition. As such, the ONLY tools necessary for our readers are a healthy weight loss program which involves nutritious foods, a normal exercise routine, and an exam by their personal physicians. We do not promote the use of ANY supplements for weight loss. If a person has a specific health issue and their physician recommends the use of a product (such as alpha lipoic acid for PCOS patients) then that is one thing. But following the advice which masquerade sales pitches is another. If these products did what the manufacturers claim, they would be pushed by every reputable physician and hospital, and backed up by extensive university and clinical research... and it would be on the cover of every newspaper in the world. Instead, we are faced with articles backed by the manufacturers or others who stand to gain a monetary profit from the sales of these products.
Many, if not most, obese people suffer from various health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and heart disease. I have all three. I am not going to risk my health further by taking controversial products which have never been proven by reputable research to work, and have instead proven to cause health risks for some people.
For example...
From the FDA website:
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C. Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe)
Yohimbe is a tree bark containing a variety of pharmacologically active chemicals. It is marketed in a number of products for body building and "enchanced male performance." Serious adverse effects, including renal failure, seizures and death, have been reported to FDA with products containing yohimbe and are currently under investigation.
The major identified alkaloid in yohimbe is yohimbine, a chemical that causes vasodilation, thereby lowering blood pressure. Yohimbine is also a prescription drug in the United States. Side effects are well recognized and may include central nervous system stimulation that causes anxiety attacks. At high doses, yohimbine is a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. MAO inhibitors can cause serious adverse effects when taken concomitantly with tyramine-containing foods (e.g., liver, cheeses, red wine) or with over-the-counter (OTC) products containing phenylpropanolamine, such as nasal decongestants and diet aids. Individuals taking yohimbe should be warned to rigorously avoid these foods and OTC products because of the increased likelihood of adverse effects.
Yohimbe should also be avoided by individuals with hypotension (low blood pressure), diabetes, and heart, liver or kidney disease. Symptoms of overdosage include weakness and nervous stimulation followed by paralysis, fatigue, stomach disorders, and ultimately death.
I bet you won't find that printed on the labels of these products!
According to a study by BioValidity..
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Studies point out that Yohimbe may cause hypertension, panic attacks, manic-like symptoms in patients with bipolar depression, and numerous other serious side-effects and drug interactions. It is therefore important that consumers consult with physicians before seeking out Yohimbe as a supplement.
..."Sometimes individuals interested in making a profit may mislead or otherwise misinform consumers on the health claims of any given substances," said Dr. Hamlin. Because of the numerous potential side effects and drug interactions, consumers should consult with their physicians.
