Ecdysterone= The holy grail of body building supplements?

[Just Add Muscle]

Ecdysterone 101
Ecdysterone 101Ecdysterone is a non-hormonal anabolic supplement whose ingredients have been proven in clinical studies to be as anabolic as actual steroids while exhibiting no undesirable side effects. Ecdysterone is extracted from Rhaponticum carthamoides and is guaranteed to be 98% (or higher) pure. This remarkable plant extract, has been proven in numerous clinical studies to be more anabolic than methandrostenolone (Dianabol), with no androgenic side effects. Ecdysterone is a non-hormonal dietary supplement that will cause a huge increase in anabolism but will not effect hormone levels.
Ecdysterone works by increasing nitrogen retention and increasing protein synthesis at the cellular level (for this reason we strongly recommend that you increase your daily dietary intake of protein while using this product). It has been scientifically proven, without a doubt, that increased nitrogen retention and resistance training will stimulate muscle growth and burn fat as much as 20 times more effective than without the increase in nitrogen retention caused by ecdysterone supplementation.
Other uses include increase and stimulation of protein synthesis, increase in total protein levels, cholesterol-lowering effect, stabilization of cell membrane, anti-arrhythmic, restorative action on atherosclerosis, anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant effects and reduction in fatigue and apathy. Results are further improved when ecdysterone is consumed with protein and the relative amount of proteins in the diet increases.
Who needs it and what are some symptoms of deficiency?

Bodybuilders, athletes and fitness enthusiasts will find the extra gains in lean muscle mass and reduction in body fat very beneficial. Based on all the research, Ecdysterone looks to be not only incredibly effective as a performance enhancer on all facets, but also very safe. Since it is not a required nutrient, there are no symptoms of deficiency. However, if you would like to experience more energy and strength gains in less time than you've probably ever experienced, grab some ecdysterone and protein because you are the perfect candidate! Check out the section below to learn more on side effects and recommended dosages.
How much should be taken? Are there side effects?

The average person should consume 300-600 mg of ecdysterone per day to meet this dosage. This compound is so non-toxic that this is a perfectly safe amount to consume. Syntrax Syntrabol is currently the only product that supplies enough mg of ecdysterone (200 mg per capsule) to effectively supplement at the 600 mg level.
What about side effects? That's the best part! As you already know by now, research studies show no negative side effects, no hormonal interactions, and a very low toxicity level for ecdysterone. When tested by ICN Biochemicals on December 31, 1998, a complete safety test was performed to determine the toxicity. The data showed the amount of ecdysterone one would have to take in order to reach toxicity. The amount? 6400 mg/kg! In other words, an average 170lb person would have to take 494,528 mg of the compound to reach this point! This is 4,121 times as much as the recommended dose.
Recent Studies

Scientists have performed over 50 studies on ecdysterone to conclude one resounding agreement: Ecdysterone is safe and it improves nearly every bodily function...without side effects. What else does it do?
Research-backed ecdysterone supplementation properties:

* Ecdysterone Highlights:
* A Drastic Increase in Lean Body Mass
* Increased Endurance
* Stimulates Metabolism
* Improves Nerve Function and Enhances Erythropoiesis (the development of mature red blood cells (erythrocytes))
* Decreases Blood Sugar
* Reduces Adipose Tissue
* Improves Nearly Every Bodily Function Including Brain and Liver
* It's Safe and Effective for Men, Women, and Even Teenagers
* Prevents the Loss of Muscle Mass while Promoting Growth of Muscle Fibers

* Not to mention:
It does all this with absolutely no reported side effects, making it safe beyond reproach.
* No Negative Side Effects
* No Virilization
* No Conversion Into Estrogenic Compounds
* No Liver Toxicity
* No High Blood Pressure
* No Testicular Shrinkage
* No effects on the hormonal system in mammals including humans
* Incredibly Low Toxicity Levels (Over 4,000 times that which a person should consume)

* Complete List:
* Increases protein synthesis
* Improves nearly every bodily function
* Stimulates protein synthesis in nervous tissue and increases nerve function
* Increases growth anabolicly in vertebrates including humans
* Increases total protein and glycogen content in muscles
* Increases myofibrilar proteins more efficiently than the anabolic steroids Methandrostenolone, the most potent steroid, Dianabol
* Suppresses hypoglycemia while powerfully stabilizing blood sugar levels
* Perfect glycemic regulator leading to constant energy and feeling of well-being
* Stimulates incorporation of glycogen into proteinaceous tissue such as liver and muscle
* Prevents high blood sugar levels and high insulin levels thereby halting fat production
* Pushes nutrients into muscle and organ tissue yielding better muscle growth and repair
* Possesses potent cholesterol-lowering effect
* Stimulates the phospholipids that are linked to enormous health benefits when stimulated
* Lowers cholesterol having a potent hepatoprotective action
* Cell membrane stabilizing properties
* Anti-arrhythmia stabilizing properties
* Restorative action on atherosclerosis
* Analgestic properties and a potent antioxidative effect
* Powerful anti-inflammatory properties
* Works against high cortisol levels as an anti-catabolic agent by reducing/eliminating stressors such as inflammation, preventing cortisol from being released
* Positive effect on the skin improving: keratinization, differentiation and acne
* Vastly increases athletic performance by increasing work capacity, body-weight, lung capacity, and VO2 max while also increasing exhalation of CO2.
* Increases lean muscle tissue and reduces adipose content
* Reduces fatigue and apathy, yet increases speed and strength
* Promotes a positive nitrogen balance and maintains a greater rate of protein

 

[DasWolf]

Can this be stacked with other things like Monsterdrol and p-plex?
Jam...did you give this stuff a personal tryout yet?

 

[rikishi]

From what I've read, Ecdysterone is bullshit.

It can't make it through the body and gets destroyed. Most studies on it are done on bugs. It's a steroid for bugs, lol.

If I was wrong that would be awesome, because those claims are pretty unbelievable. However, in the supplement industry, when it sounds to good to be true, IT IS too good to be true.

 

[rikishi]

From and old EF thread:

"Q:
Recently, I have been reading a lot about
the supplement, Ecdysterone. However, I
realize that you do not sell this supplement
and I try only to use your products since I
feel you are at the top of the supplement
industry. Are you planning on introducing
this product or are you researching it? I
would appreciate any insight that you can
give me.

A:


I'm afraid you are hearing the same old song
that supplement companies sing over and over
again. Another new supplement with a lot of
wild claims about it. All the claims are made
with insinuation that there is research to back
them up.

Ecdysterone or is plant sterol. Sterol not
steroid. Plant sterols are natural evolutionary
substances manufactured within plants that
provide nutrients primarily to insects and some
small animals.

To date there is no valid research indicating
that 20 Beta-Hydroxyecdysterone
(Ecdysterone) provides any legitimate anabolic
(muscle building) effect in humans. Absolutely
no published research. What little research
there is on this compound is devoted to insects
and rats. That's right - insects.

Most of the animal studies were performed on
maturing (growing) rats or disease inflicted
rats. Most all of these studies were performed
in Russia and were crudely designed and the
methods used for data collection and control
were poor at best. The rat studies also used
dosages that are equivalent to about 500
milligram dose for an average human. That
equals about 12 to 15 capsules daily of the
stuff I've seen on the market.

Sterols were promoted heavily in the 80s' but
quickly fell by the wayside simply because they
didn't work. They didn't work then and putting
them in a bottle with a new label isn't going to
make them work now. Ecdysterone is a sterol
that has hormonal effect in insects. Promoting
it as an anabolic supplement for human use
void of any legitimate research is a disgrace
that no legitimate company and certainly no
scientist would endorse.

Here at AST Sports Science we can produce
and sell any supplement we want. But you'll
notice that we do not sell a supplement just
because it's "hot" or being hyped heavily by
the magazine/supplement companies. We
produce supplements that produce results. We
don't dig up obscure research and try to justify
why we are pushing a new product. We let the
science dictate our product development and
in doing so have and continue to produce state
of the art performance supplements that
produce results.

Sit back and watch the hype thicken on
ecdysterone supplements. The companies will
run their ads and shovel the bullshit. Resist the
urge to be taken in by these snake oil
companies that insist on stealing your money.
Then as time passes and the hype fades watch
as this worthless garbage retires to the
supplement junkyard.

In the meantime look at the science. Stick to
the supplements that are scientifically
supported. Supplements that produce what
they promise. We'll continue to push the
envelope on researching new performance
supplements, nutrition, and training methods.
We'll continue to let the science guide our
product development. And we'll also continue
to keep you informed on the supplement
quackery that so many companies rely on to
keep them afloat."

 

[Just Add Muscle]

From and old EF thread:

"Q:
Recently, I have been reading a lot about
the supplement, Ecdysterone. However, I
realize that you do not sell this supplement
and I try only to use your products since I
feel you are at the top of the supplement
industry. Are you planning on introducing
this product or are you researching it? I
would appreciate any insight that you can
give me.

A:


I'm afraid you are hearing the same old song
that supplement companies sing over and over
again. Another new supplement with a lot of
wild claims about it. All the claims are made
with insinuation that there is research to back
them up.

Ecdysterone or is plant sterol. Sterol not
steroid. Plant sterols are natural evolutionary
substances manufactured within plants that
provide nutrients primarily to insects and some
small animals.

To date there is no valid research indicating
that 20 Beta-Hydroxyecdysterone
(Ecdysterone) provides any legitimate anabolic
(muscle building) effect in humans. Absolutely
no published research. What little research
there is on this compound is devoted to insects
and rats. That's right - insects.

Most of the animal studies were performed on
maturing (growing) rats or disease inflicted
rats. Most all of these studies were performed
in Russia and were crudely designed and the
methods used for data collection and control
were poor at best. The rat studies also used
dosages that are equivalent to about 500
milligram dose for an average human. That
equals about 12 to 15 capsules daily of the
stuff I've seen on the market.

Sterols were promoted heavily in the 80s' but
quickly fell by the wayside simply because they
didn't work. They didn't work then and putting
them in a bottle with a new label isn't going to
make them work now. Ecdysterone is a sterol
that has hormonal effect in insects. Promoting
it as an anabolic supplement for human use
void of any legitimate research is a disgrace
that no legitimate company and certainly no
scientist would endorse.

Here at AST Sports Science we can produce
and sell any supplement we want. But you'll
notice that we do not sell a supplement just
because it's "hot" or being hyped heavily by
the magazine/supplement companies. We
produce supplements that produce results. We
don't dig up obscure research and try to justify
why we are pushing a new product. We let the
science dictate our product development and
in doing so have and continue to produce state
of the art performance supplements that
produce results.

Sit back and watch the hype thicken on
ecdysterone supplements. The companies will
run their ads and shovel the bullshit. Resist the
urge to be taken in by these snake oil
companies that insist on stealing your money.
Then as time passes and the hype fades watch
as this worthless garbage retires to the
supplement junkyard.

In the meantime look at the science. Stick to
the supplements that are scientifically
supported. Supplements that produce what
they promise. We'll continue to push the
envelope on researching new performance
supplements, nutrition, and training methods.
We'll continue to let the science guide our
product development. And we'll also continue
to keep you informed on the supplement
quackery that so many companies rely on to
keep them afloat."

This seems to be old information before they could get it to the high standardized concentration that they are getting it now. It seems that pharmaceutical companies are actually researching it to get it FDA approved. It is actually Insect Androgens. Witch they have now found a source from a plant that they can extract it at a much higher concentration making it much more cost effective. It has been used and studied for many years in Russia. The main draw back was that to extract a kilogram of the raw material it had a cost of over 20,000 dollars. I will dig some stuff up on it. And no it would not shut you down or effect your natural test production in any way. It could actually be used during PCT to continue growing.

 

[dabuffguy]

Stick with the tried and true IMO.

 

[jwo02]

If someone were to sponsor it to mo(cough)I'd be more then happy to run it solo with detailed log of workouts and diet.

 

[Just Add Muscle]

I know the tried and true bro,but I want to go beyond that. The bread and butter will be here until they make it schedule 3. But mean while I am interested in finding natural products that in a formula will give similar gains during PCT with out shut down.

 

[Just Add Muscle]

If someone were to sponsor it to mo(cough)I'd be more then happy to run it solo with detailed log of workouts and diet.

Haha once I get enough research and feedback on it to try to do something with the ingredient. I will need some test subjects(cough,cough)

 

[DJLegacy2k1]

I think Edcy is BULLSHIT...its that mess that ROSS tried to push on everyone!...Never really got any good feedback about the stuff.

-Legacy