The Effects of Turkesterone on Isometric Muscular Strength

The Effects of Turkesterone on Isometric Muscular Strength

Alvin Sherman Library

Introduction: The supplementation of Turkesterone, a phytoecdysteroid, has been suggested to have the anabolic capability to enhance muscular growth thereby increasing muscular strength. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Turkesterone supplementation on the isometric muscular strength of active males and females after four weeks of daily dosage.

Methods: The sample of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial consisted of thirty-one males (n=14) and females (n=17) who were physically active. Participants orally consumed 500 mg of turkesterone (Ajuga Extract) or a placebo (rice flour) daily for four weeks. The handgrip strength of each participant was measured (i.e., hand-held dynamometer) pre- and post- the four-week period. Participants were directed to refrain from altering their diet and exercise habits throughout the duration of the study.

Results: To compare the placebo and turkesterone group pre- and post- the four-week period, an independent samples t-test was used. Post-tests revealed no significant difference between the placebo and turkesterone group in handgrip strength (p=0.54).

Conclusion: Daily supplementation of Turkesterone over the course of four weeks had no significant impact on isometric muscular strength in active males and females