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Does Yohimbine HCL Need to Be Cycled?

Yohimbine Hydrochloride (HCL) is a synthetic form of the active ingredient in yohimbe bark extract. This substance is thought to aid in weight loss by stimulating the central nervous system and increasing fatty acid mobilization by binding to and agonizing certain receptors that control the release of fatty acids. Many bodybuilders and others interested in losing fat and gaining muscle mass take Yohimbine HCL, according to the Fit Flex website.

  1. Cycling

    • Yohimbine HCL can be used in various ways, notes the Anabolic Fitness website. The most common is to cycle on and off the substance by taking it for three to four days and then stopping for one to two days before starting up again, according to the site. One of the major side effects of Yohimbine HCL is water retention. By cycling on and off it, you can minimize the amount of water retained.

    Continuous Use

    • Yohimbine HCL may also be taken every day. However, the Anabolic Fitness website warns that this may result in significant water retention that may take up to two weeks to dissipate, particularly among individuals taking high doses of Yohimbine HCL.

    Dosage

    • Little exists in the way of dosing guidelines for Yohimbine HCL. The Anabolic Fitness website stresses that dosing is very individual, and suggests that users start with a small dose and work their way up as needed. For topical applications, it suggests starting with 20 to 40 miligrams once a day and working up to two to three applications daily.

      The site notes that some people also take Yohimbine HCL orally, but does not recommend this. Yohimbine HCL is sold in capsules as dietary supplements that typically contain 5 miligrams of the substance. Supplement Direct, which sells a Yohimbine HCL product, recommends taking one capsule one to three times daily. When taking Yohimbine HCL orally, IronMagazine recommends using about 1 milligram per 10 pounds of body weight per day.

    Considerations

    • Because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not evaluate or approve substances sold as dietary supplements, there's no guarantee as to the pureness of a product such as Yohimbine HCL. Also, there are various side effects associated with taking Yohimbine HCL, even when cycling the substance. These include anxiety, increased blood pressure and insomnia, according to IronMagazine.

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