5-ALPHA-HYDROXY LAXOGENIN – 100MG/ML – 60ML BOTTLE

Synthetically derived from laxogenin, 5-alpha hydroxy laxogenin is another popular compound that has been shown to improve muscle growth. 5-alpha hydroxy laxogenin is typically derived from the plant Smilax Sieboldii, however, when used for research purposes the compound is produced from the plant-based raw material, diosgenin. Diosgenin is typically used in pharmaceutical prep for synthetic steroidal drugs.

Brassinosteroids are considered a phytohormone that plays a role in plant growth and development. Additionally, brassinosteroids are incredibly similar to various animal hormones in the way that they affect various aspects of growth and synthesization such as cell elongation, cell division, immunity, and reproduction [1].

While research on 5-alpha hydroxy laxogenin is limited, reported effects state that the compound works by increasing the rate of protein synthesis while simultaneously decreasing the rate at which protein breaks down. The net positive effect that 5-alpha hydroxy laxogenin has on protein synthesis indicates that supplementation will ultimately lead to an increase in lean muscle mass.