Yohimbe: benefits by goal, the dosage that worked, and the supplements ranked
What the 9 human studies of yohimbe we graded show for each goal, the dose that worked, and the products that hold it. This page is educational, not medical advice.
Yohimbe benefits, by goal: what the studies show
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| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libido for Men | Improved in studies 9 studies, 4 showed an improvement, 1 found none, 1 pooled analysis | 9 | 18 mg |
Yohimbe supplements, ranked by the human studies
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Yohimbe dosage: how much per day
The dose that worked in the studies, and the upper limit
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 18 to 30 mg a day.
Biohacker panel
Members OnlyWhat our 10 biohackers say about yohimbe
Dr. Eric Berg, 4 Oct 2026, a caution: Does not recommend yohimbe or yohimbine, extracted from tree bark, because it tends to increase adrenaline and help with weight loss and libido, but has side effects. Source
Thomas DeLauer, 9 Apr 2025: Is a huge fan of low-dose yohimbe personally, noting its science and how it blocks alpha adrenergic receptors, and he used yohimbe cream on his abdomen for stubborn fat. Source
Siim Land, 15 Feb 2025, a caution: Warns that Yohimbe mimics adrenaline, which can lead to overstimulation. Source
Dave Asprey, 6 Aug 2024: Took Yohimbe one time before skating and felt it amplified his fear and heart rate, so he never took it again. Source
Ben Greenfield, 10 Dec 2022: Suggests yohimbe as a vasodilatory substance that could be thrown into the mix for breathwork. Source
Questions people ask
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What is yohimbe good for?
By the human studies we graded, yohimbe shows an improvement for libido for men.
Yohimbe for libido for men: what do the studies show?
In the human studies of yohimbe we graded for libido for men: 9 studies, 4 showed an improvement, 1 found none, 1 pooled analysis. The dose that worked: 18 mg a day.
How much yohimbe per day?
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement used 18 to 30 mg a day.
Can I take yohimbe with my meds?
Some supplements can change how meds work or are absorbed. Members have every product checked against the meds in their Health Profile before it joins their protocol.
Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →
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