{"id":2899,"date":"2021-06-29T15:23:52","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T20:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicinalherbals.net\/?p=2899"},"modified":"2024-01-07T11:33:59","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T16:33:59","slug":"beta-ecdysterone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medicinalherbals.net\/beta-ecdysterone\/","title":{"rendered":"Beta-Ecdysterone: Bodybuilding\u2019s Secret Supplement Reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Beta-Ecdysterone, alternatively called 20-hydroxyecdysone, is a naturally occurring steroid found in insects, some aquatic animals, and plants. The substance falls under the family of Ecdysteroids (or zooecdysteroids), hormones that control moulting and reproduction of arthropods. More than 300 different Ecdysteroids have been isolated from plant and animal sources since 1966, roughly. They are normal components of the diets of many animals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ecdysteroids have been touted as a \u201cuniversal medicine\u201d in medical literature, as they have been demonstrated to improve nervous function, stimulate hepatic functions, improve heart and lung function, improve renal function, and exhibit both adaptogenic and antioxidant properties while being non-toxic to vertebrates. With this all being said, their precise mode(s) of action in mammals is still being investigated and the therapeutic effects of specific Ecdysteroids, including Beta-Ecdysterone, are poorly understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some evidence suggests that Beta-Ecdysterone may be effective in terms of increasing muscle mass and improving athletic performance in humans (though most clinical trials related to Beta-Ecydysterone have been conducted on animals to date). As such, the substance is widely utilized by body builders who aim to build muscle and\/or lean body tissue. Ecdysteroids have similar structures to the male hormone testosterone. However, there is insufficient evidence to indicate that Beta-Ecdysterone\u2019s essential function works like testosterone in humans. Indeed, while it is often touted as a natural, safe alternative to anabolic steroids, under the premise that it is a powerful growth promoter with no negative hormonal consequences, more clinical research is needed to evaluate the true effectiveness of the substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A widely-acknowledged hypothesis in the scientific community is that Beta-Ecdysterone promotes protein synthesis, which enhances lean body mass when accompanied by resistance training. Again, the evidence is lacking and inconsistent. However, there is some promising research to indicate that Beta-Ecdysterone has other therapeutic potential as well, including anti-osteoporotic and anti-osteoarthritic and anti-aging properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n