D
Cortisol
No effect
1 study45 participants
none
D
Muscle Mass
No effect
1 study45 participants
none
?
Power Output
1 study45 participants
βImproves
?
Testosterone
45 participants
βImproves
Ecdysteroids
Ecdysteroids are a type of steroid hormone found in arthropods, where they are responsible for reproduction and molting. Evidence for the use of ecdysteroids in humans is lacking, but they are often used to improve athletic performance and to stimulate muscle growth and are purported to have multiple other health benefits.
Quick Answer
What it is
Ecdysteroids are a type of steroid hormone found in arthropods, where they are responsible for reproduction and molting. Evidence for the use of ecdysteroids in humans is lacking, but they are often used to improve athletic performance and to stimulate muscle growth and are purported to have multiple other health benefits.
Key findings
- Grade D: Cortisol (Body Composition)
- Grade D: Muscle Mass (Body Composition)
- Grade N/A: Power Output (Body Composition)
Safety
No specific caution or interaction language was detected in the current summary/outcome notes.
βΉοΈ Quick Facts: Ecdysteroids
Quick Facts: Ecdysteroids
- Best Evidence:Grade D
- Conditions Studied:3
- Research Outcomes:25
- Key Effect:Body Composition
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C0
D5
3 conditions Β· 25 outcomes
Detailed Outcomes
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D
Cortisol
No effect
1 study45 participants
none
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study45 participants
βWorsens
?
Muscle Mass
1 study45 participants
βImproves
?
Power Output
1 study45 participants
βImproves
?
Testosterone
45 participants
βImproves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study45 participants
βImproves
?
Triglycerides
1 study45 participants
βImproves
D
Cortisol
No effect
1 study45 participants
none
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study45 participants
βWorsens
?
Muscle Mass
1 study45 participants
βImproves
?
Power Output
1 study45 participants
βImproves
?
Testosterone
45 participants
βImproves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study45 participants
βImproves
?
Triglycerides
1 study45 participants
βImproves
D
Cortisol
No effect
1 study45 participants
none
?
Liver Enzymes
1 study45 participants
βWorsens
?
Muscle Mass
1 study45 participants
βImproves
?
Power Output
1 study45 participants
βImproves
?
Testosterone
45 participants
βImproves
?
Total cholesterol
1 study45 participants
βWorsens
?
Triglycerides
1 study45 participants
βWorsens
Evidence by Condition
Best grade per condition (each condition may have multiple outcomes)
Research Citations (1)
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