Side effects and watch-outs
- GI upset
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Generally well tolerated
- WADA monitoring list (not yet prohibited but under observation)
Supplement / Ecdysteroid
Beta-Ecdysterone (20-Hydroxyecdysone)
Most studied ecdysteroid. Some human data showing anabolic effects comparable to mild AAS in one trial. Works via ecdysone receptor without androgen receptor activation — does not suppress HPTA.
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