Ecdysterone

Ecdysterone, Beta Ecdysterone or sometimes called 20-Hydroxyecdysone is an Ecdysteroid, which is a naturally occurring hormone found in certain plants and insects.

Ecdysteroid is a coined term, firstly “ecdy” meaning ecdysis (the moulting process of arthropods), and “steroids” as this compound has a carbon ring polyhydroxylated ketosteroid base structure.

It must be highlighted that German Pharma Beta Ecdysterone uses ecdysteroids derived from plants.

Phytoecdysteroids are synthesised by plants during stress signalling. This chemical compound mimics the hormones that insects produce during ecdysis.

Although it is created by insects and plants during moulting and stress, humans have receptors for this compound. The receptor it binds to is estrogen receptor-beta (ERβ), hence the term “Beta” included in the name.

Contrary to popular belief, it is this binding to this type of estrogen that has advantageous effects on health and muscle development.

No, typically Ecdysterone does not have side effects and is in fact very safe for the user to take a long cycle, typically 16 weeks plus if desired.

Ecdysterone can actually be taken year round due to its lack of side effects.