SAFE
Ecdysterone
Beta-ecdysterone (spinach extract)
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
Sports Nutrition
PubMed Studies
2
PubChem CID
About
Plant steroid activating oestrogen receptor beta and stimulating protein synthesis. Emerging anabolic.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Enhances exercise performance via substrate provision, haemodynamic effects (vasodilation via nitric oxide), or anabolic/anti-catabolic signalling (mTOR activation). Reduces exercise-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory cytokine production.
📊 Effectiveness
Muscle protein synthesis
Evidence Grade B · 6 studies · n=480
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
WADA monitoring list. Limited long-term human data. Different receptor from classic anabolic steroids.
🏷️ Other Names
Beta-ecdysterone (spinach extract)