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20-Hydroxyecdysone

Other remedies / General other remedies

Hormones / Hormones and hormonal origin remedies

Also known as: 20EEcdysterone

Description: 20-hydroxyecdysone is a natural insect hormone. It is produced by some insects and plants. It stimulates muscle growth and fat loss and increases testosterone moderately.

Oral Uses

  • Athletic performance RatingRatingRating

    20-hydroxyecdysone improves athletic performance; reduces body fat; enhances protein absorption and synthesis by nitrogen retention; helps to maintain muscle mass; increases muscle strength and endurance. Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.

  • Avian flu RatingRating

    20-hydroxyecdysone balances immune system. Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.

  • Immune system support RatingRating

    20-hydroxyecdysone balances immune system. Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.

  • Male hormonal balance RatingRating

    20-hydroxyecdysone increases testosterone moderately. Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.

  • Male infertility RatingRating

    20-hydroxyecdysone increases testosterone moderately and improves male fertility. Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.

  • Diabetes type II Rating

    20-hydroxyecdysone reduces blood sugar. Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Adaptogen RatingRatingRating

    20-hydroxyecdysone is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.

  • Action - Anabolic effect RatingRatingRating

    20-hydroxyecdysone has anabolic effect; helps to build muscle and other tissues. Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.

  • Action - Antiepileptic Rating

    20-hydroxyecdysone is an antiepileptic; reduces epilepsy symptoms. Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.

Recommended Dosage

Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.

Cautions & Side Effects

High doses may produce flatulence, nausea and diarrhea; women may have facial and body hair growth and voice changes if used longtime and high doses.

Available Forms

Available in powder and capsule form.

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