Laxogenin

Laxogenin is a natural plant steroid, belonging to a class of plant hormones called brassinosteroids.

It is common for bodybuilding supplements to contain 5a-hydroxy laxogenin, which is a synthetic derivative.

Laxogenin is a plant steroid that stimulates growth in plants and can be compared to cholesterol-derived human sex hormones, such as testosterone, progestagens and androgens.

It is common for Laxogenin users to report enhanced performance, increased muscle growth and fat burning, whilst not attaining any of the side effects associated with hardcore muscle building supplements, suggesting that Laxogenin is a much safer option.

Although Laxogenin is not FDA approved due to a lack of human clinical trials, users generally report muscle gains with good safety.

Some users complain about the occasional headache with doses of over 200mg. However, the recommended dose is generally around 100mg per day, so the chance of side effects are unlikely, but more clinical research is required.

It must be highlighted that large doses of Smilax Sieboldii, which is where brassinosteroids (such as Laxogenin) are derived, is associated with excessive urination, diarrhoea, and headaches.