Description

Turkesterone is a concentrated form of Ecdysteroid, also known as a phytoecdysteroid, a chemical found naturally in insects and plants. Ecdysteroids have anabolic and adaptogenic properties, which is why they are often utilized to manufacture supplements.

These supplements are claimed to promote muscular development and sports performance. Unfortunately, while certain ecdysteroids may be found in foods such as spinach, quinoa, and yams, Turkesterone is not widely available.

Instead, it occurs naturally in thistle-like plants; the majority of which grow in Central Asia, including Siberia, Bulgaria, and Kazakhstan. It is typically taken from plants such as Leuzea, Maral root, and Ajuga turkestanica.

Compared to other forms of ecdysteroid supplements, such as ecdysterone, Turkesterone appears to be more effective, particularly in terms of anabolic (muscle-building) benefits. However, it is considerably more expensive than ecdysterone, which is why some individuals prefer to take ecdysterone instead.

Essentially, testosterone induces anabolism through boosting the levels of serum androgens, while turkesterone stimulates anabolism through instigating estrogen receptor-beta. The ecdysteroids further enhance protein synthesis and prevent hormones that impede muscle growth like myostatin and cortisol.

Turkesterone does not connect to androgen receptors or negatively influence the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis like anabolic steroids. Therefore, its tendency to generate side effects is comparatively lower than that of synthetic steroid hormones. This, of course, makes it more promising for fitness enthusiasts keen to gain mass or reach some athletic heights.