Can Ajuga Turkestanica Help Build Muscle?

 

Ajuga turkestanica is a traditional medicinal plant, mainly distributed in Central Asia and Xinjiang. The active ingredient in Ajuga turkestanica extract turkesterone, has the effects of promoting muscle synthesis and regulating metabolism.

 

It belongs to plant ecdysone, and its structure is similar to insect ecdysone, but it has unique biological activity.

It is usually extracted with ethanol or methanol solvents, combined with column chromatography purification, and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) can further separate high-purity turkesterone.

 

 

1. Promote muscle growth:

Animal experiments have shown that turkesterone extract can promote protein synthesis by activating the AKT/mTOR pathway, with an effect close to that of synthetic steroids but without significant side effects.

 

2. Anti-fatigue and metabolic regulation:

It may enhance endurance by improving mitochondrial function and glucose metabolism efficiency, and some studies support its use in sports nutrition supplements.

 

3. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant:

Other synergistic ingredients in Xinjiang Ajuga extract (such as flavonoids) may help reduce oxidative stress.

 

 

1. Sports supplement market:
Ajuga turkestanica powder is promoted as a "natural steroid alternative" in the European and American fitness circles, but there is currently a lack of large-scale human clinical trials to support its effectiveness.

 

2. Traditional medicine:
It is used in Kazakh and Uyghur medicine to treat weakness and joint diseases, and is often used in combination with other herbal medicines.

 

3. Safety:
No serious toxicity has been reported in short-term use, but the long-term effects and dosage standards have not yet been clarified.

 

 

Other products	Source	Activity strength	Main purpose
Turkesterone	Ajuga turkestanica	High	Muscle synthesis, anti-fatigue
Ecdysterone	Spinach, quinoa	Medium low	Metabolic regulation
20-Hydroxyecdysone	Insects, some plants	Low	Research use (insect physiology)

 

 

We also have finished turkesterone capsules, the main ingredients are: turkesterone, hydroxypropyl beta-cyclodextrin, using high-quality raw materials, and the packaging can be designed, printed and packaged according to customer needs.

 

Suggested Use:

 

As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule twice a day. Advanced users can take 3 to 4 capsules daily. Warning:

 

Keep this product out of reach of children. It is contraindicated for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, those with or suspected medical conditions, those taking any medications, or those under the age of 18.

 

Consult a doctor before taking this or any other dietary supplement. Store in a cool, dry place. This product has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

 

 

 

Fruiterco is an export company that mainly produces plant extracts, health product raw materials, and cosmetic raw materials. The company has a 20+ professional service after-sales team.

 

Our products are sold to North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. Our products have passed quality inspection and also support customer re-inspection. If you want to buy Ajuga turkestanica extract, you can contact us: Email: info@fruiterco.com.

 

 

1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8066446/

2. https://dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2812&sectionid=244978778

3. https://www.timehealth.co.uk/turkesterone-what-is-it-and-should-you-be-taking-it/

4. https://www.newphaseblends.com/side-effects-of-turkesterone/

5. https://liftvault.com/nutrition/turkesterone-vs-creatine/

6. https://akarali.com/turkesterone-tongkat-ali/

7. https://pro-hormones.co.uk/blogs/news/ecdysterone-vs-turkesterone

8. https://legionathletics.com/turkesterone/