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Ecdysteroids (20-hydroxyecdysone, ecdysone)
AnimalMechanism of Action
May enhance protein synthesis and energy metabolism; traditionally associated with physical performance enhancement
Research Notes
SumaSouth American
Animal data suggests modest ergogenic effects; human efficacy data mixed and limited; structural similarity to steroid hormones raises theoretical safety questions
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Steroid hormone analogs
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Ecdysteroids (20-hydroxyecdysone, ecdysone)
Steroid hormone analogsLipid-based molecules that regulate physiological processes
Representative pattern: C₂₁H₃₀O₂
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