As a group, ecdysteroids are naturally occurring, polyhydroxylated plant sterols that have a number of non-hormonal anabolic and ergogenic activities in the body. Their structure includes three hexane rings and one pentane rings. It is believed that the most biologically active form of the ecdysteroids is 20-EC and turkesterone, both of which are extracted from Rhaponticum carthamoides.
Rhaponticum carthamoides has a wood-like horizontal rhizome and multiple long, hard roots. It is able to grow to a height of over six feet. Rhaponticum carthamoides grows in the alpine and subalpine zones and alpine meadows of Southern Siberia. The roots and rhizomes are the medicinal part. The biological activity is determined by phytoecdystone quantity, including ecdysterone.
The main ingredient of the whole plant is ecdysteroids and flavonoids. Also polyacetylenes and triterpenes have been isolated from different parts of the plant. Of the isolated compounds, only 20-hydroxyecdysone and Turkesterone are considered to be involved in a key role in the action of this plant. The main flavonoids are 6-methoxy-kampferol, patuletin, isorhamnetin-glycoside and quercetin-5-glycoside. All leaf and root samples had 20-hydroxyecdysone present as a main compound of Rhaponticum carthamoides. The 20-hydroxyecdysone of the roots ranged from 0.7% to 2.0%, which offered a percentage that was higher than that of the leaves.
The 20-hydroxyecdysone in the leaves ranged between 0.006 and 0.10%. What this all breaks down to is that the optimum time for root harvest of Rhaponticum carthamoides is at the end of August when the 20-hydroxyecdysone content is of the highest percentage.
Research on the effects of Rhaponticum carthamoides has been being conducted for as many as 60 years. This research was done on the whole plant extract with 20-Hydroxyecdysone and turkesterone being the principal active compounds. Ingested ecdysteroids are special because they will survive exposure to gastric acid and they are rapidly absorbed into the enteric blood vessels. Excretion is handled primarily via the liver in this case. If you are using a powdered extract of Rhaponticum carthamoides you will want to ensure that it is standardized to up to 65% (but no less than 50%) 20-Hydroxyecdysterone. This ensures that the extract possesses an effective amount of 20-EC. It also ensures that there was a natural extraction process so it should yield between 75% and 100% total Ecdysones or ecdysteroids.
Rhaponticum carthamoides should have 2 parts 20-Hydroxyecdysterone to 1 part total ecdysones or ecdysteroids when it has been properly extracted. Rhaponticum carthamoides contains many other biologically active compounds that are believed to act in harmony with ecdysterones. It is rich in flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, and even polyines.
OxyBolin 250 & Protein
Studies have shown that taking RCE when combined with additional supplemental protein can help to achieve the highest increase in work capacity in athletes. In the studies where athletes only consumed protein, a slight increase in muscle mass was noticeable. Those using a placebo lost some of their lean muscle. Those who were using protein plus ecdysterone showed as much as a 7% increase in lean muscle tissue and a 10% reduction in fat. There was no difference in hormonal parameters in the people taking RCE.
Oxybolin 250 is perfect fit for:
• Any person hoping to build muscle
• People hoping to enhance athletic performance
• Bodybuilders that are already using HGH, anabolic steroids, or creatine supplements that want to promote a higher level of muscle growth
• Bodybuilders looking for a supplement that will complement their current supplement stack
• Athletes that are avoiding androgen supplements, but want the promotion of muscle growth
Supplement
Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 60
Amount Per Serving
Rhaponticum Carthamoides 98% Extract - 250mg
(including 20-hydroxyecdysterone, turkesterone, and ponasterone).
Proprietary Blend with Extend-Rx - 400mg
(6-keto-diosgenin, 7-keto-diosgenin, DHEA, beta-sitosterol 6,7 dihydroxy bergamotting, naringen, theobroma cocoa extract.
Other Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose, dextrose, sodium starch glycolate, hydroxy propylmethylcellulose, magnesium stearate, stearic acid, silic, FD&C yellow #10.
Directions
Take 1 tablet twice daily.
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