1.5/5
Very weak
evidence
Natural anabolic evidence brief
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Human evidence does not support common IGF-1, testosterone, aerobic, or broad strength-performance claims.
Headline Finding
38-man RCT: no endocrine, red-cell, or VO2max benefit; strength signal was inconsistent.
Dose Context
Powder, extract, and spray products vary widely, so small trials do not generalize well.
Important Caveat
Product identity, anti-doping concern, and weak human evidence make this a poor trust-led recommendation.
Source Drawer
Linked Research
- Trial Active male training trial
- Review NIH exercise supplement fact sheet
- Review Biomedical/nutraceutical review
- Full text Performance study PDF
- Review Human IGF-1 detected in supplements
How To Read This Rating
The score reflects evidence that the supplement does its stated job. Some jobs are direct, such as strength, endurance, or recovery; others are indirect, such as sleep, mood, appetite, or health support. A real effect can still receive a cautious practical rating when dose, safety, product quality, or audience fit remain uncertain.
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