Ecdysteroids
OTHER NAME(S): 2-Deoxy-20-Hydroxyecdysone, 2-Deoxyecdysone, 5-alpha-Sileneoside E, 9,11-Didehydropoststerone, 11-alpha-hydroxypoststerone, 20-Hydroxy-Ecdysterone, 20-Hydroxyecdysone, 20-Hydroxy-Beta-Ecdysterone, 25-Hexahydroxy-5-cholest-7-en-6-one, 25-Hydroxydacryhainansterone, Ajugasterone, Alfa-ecdysone, Alpha-ecdysone, Beta-ecdysone, Beta Ecdysterone, Commisterone, Cyasterone, Dacryhainansterone, Ecdisten, Ecdy, Ecdysone, Ecdystérone, Ecdysterona, GS-E, Hydroxyecdysterone, Integristerone A, Isoinokosterone, Kaladasterone, Muristerone A, Phytoecdysteroid, Polypodine B, Ponasterone A, RG-102240, Rubrosterone, Sileneoside A, Sileneoside C, Turkesterone, Viticosterone E, Zooecdysteroid, None., Ecdysteroïdes, Ecdisteroides
Overview
Ecdysteroids are a type of steroid hormone found in insects, certain water animals, and some plants. In insects, they control various life-cycle processes.
Ecdysteroids have a similar structure to the male hormone testosterone, but there's no evidence that it works like testosterone in humans.
People use ecdysteroids for athletic performance, diabetes, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Uses
We currently have no information for Ecdysteroids overview.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information available to know if ecdysteroids are safe or what the side effects might be.
Precautions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information available to know if ecdysteroids are safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if ecdysteroids are safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Interactions
We currently have no information for Ecdysteroids overview.
Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of ecdysteroids might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
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