Laxogenin
Alternate names: 25-R-Spirostan-5A-Diol-6-One-3-One, (25R)-3 Beta-Hydroxy-5 Alpha-Spirostan-6-One, 5a-Hydroxy Laxogenin, 5-Alpha-Hydroxy Laxogenin, 25R Spirostan-5a-Diol-6-One-3-One Decanoate, 25R Spirostan-5a-Diol-6-One-3-One Undecanoate, Laxogenina, Laxogénine, Laxogenine, Laxosterone
Actions: General, Muscle mass
Background
Laxogenin is a chemical found in plants. It stimulates plant growth. Laxogenin and a similar chemical, called 5-alpha-hydroxy laxogenin, are sold as medicine. However, there is no evidence to support their use.
Laxogenin and 5-alpha-hydroxy laxogenin are taken by mouth to build muscle and increase strength.
Laxogenin and 5-alpha-hydroxy laxogenin are taken by mouth to build muscle and increase strength.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Laxogenin is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth as a supplement. Products claiming to contain laxogenin, or a related compound called 5-alpha-hydroxy laxogenin, usually contain other ingredients that might be unsafe. Some of these other ingredients are banned from use during sports competitions.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if laxogenin is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Muscle growth.
- Muscle strength.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of laxogenin depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for laxogenin. 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 your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Laxogenin interacts with any medicines. Before taking Laxogenin, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Laxogenin is a natural chemical found in plants. It helps the plant to grow. Some people think that it might promote muscle growth in humans. However, there is no evidence to support this.
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Per tablet:
- Smilax china (Sarsaparilla) ext. 75 mg
- Rosa laevigata ext. 93 mg
- Lygodium japonicum ext. 52 mg
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Per tablet:
- Smilax china (Sarsaparilla) ext. 75 mg
- Lygodium japonicum ext. 52 mg
- Rosa laevigata ext. 93 mg
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- Smilax sieboldii (Sarsaparilla) ext. 50 mg
- Cistanche salsa ext. 200 mg
- Trigonella foenum-graecum ext. 500 mg
- Eurycoma longifolia ext. 100 mg
- Asphaltum punjabinum (Shilajit) 240 mg
- Magnesium citrate 160 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 3.5 mg
- Zinc citrate 12 mg
- Spilanthes acmella ext. 400 mg
- Boron citrate 10 mg
- Cholecalciferol 2.5 µg
- Silicon dioxide
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Per 5 g:
- Smilax officinalis (Sarsaparilla)
- Turnera diffusa (leaf)
- Panax ginseng
- Eleutherococcus senticosus
- Glycyrrhiza glabra (root)
- Beta vulgaris (root) powder (Beetroot)
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- Lycium barbarum (fruit)
- Coconut water powder
- Tribulus terrestris
- Hebanthe eriantha
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- Stevia rebaubiana
- Natural apple flavour
- Myrica rubra (berry) powder (Yumberry)
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- Sarsaparilla
- Equisetum hyemale
- Levothyroxine sodium
- Myosotis arvensis
- Pinus sylvestris (Pine)
- Scrophularia nodosa
- Nasturtium aquaticum
- Aranea diadema
- Calcium phosphate (Calc phos)
- Ferrum iodatum
- Fumaria officinalis
- Gentiana lutea
- Geranium robertianum
- Teucrium scorodonia
- Veronica officinalis
- Sodium sulphate anhydrous
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