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Formestane

Also known as 4-hydroxyandrostenedione (4-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3,17-dione).  An irreversible, “suicide” inhibitor of the aromatase enzyme (responsible for the conversion of androgens to estrogens).  Originally developed as a treatment for breast cancer, formestane is now sold as a bodybuilding supplement, and used primarily for estrogen control/post-cycle...

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Polyrachis Ant Extract

An extract from a type of edible ant (Polyrachis vicina) that’s used in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance virility and fertility, as well as boost the immune system and act as an overall restorative/rejuvenator.  Needless to state, there are no studies to verify this, although dried ant powder is pretty nutritious.  Ant extract is used as an ingredient in certain bodybuilding supplements; it was also used as an ingredient in one...

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CDP-Choline

Cytidine 5-diphosphocholine; also known as “citicoline”.  A bioavailable source of choline and precursor to the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine (cell membrane phospholipid)and acetylcholine (neurotransmitter).  Like alpha-glycerophosphocholine, CDP-choline has neuroprotective and cognitive effects, with potential therapeutic applications for stroke, senile dementia and Alzheimer’s...

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Pycnogenol®

A proprietary French maritime pine bark extract manufactured by Horphag Research. For more details, see “Pycnogenol Review & Information“.

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Pine Bark Extract

An extract from French maritime pine bark containing proanthocyanidins (also known as “procyanidin oligomers” or PCOs). Pine bark extract is a potent antioxidant and has been shown to enhance nitric oxide (NO) production and vasodilation in animal and human experiments.  It also appears to be an effective treatment for chronic venous insufficiency and diabetic retinopathy.  Anti-inflammatory, glucose lowering,...

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Promilin®

A proprietary Fenugreek extract from TSI Health Sciences, that’s standardized to provide 20% 4-hydroxyisoleucine.  TSI claims its in-house, pilot studies show Promilin can help reduce glucose concentrations in “healthy, non-diabetic individuals” without affecting insulin levels – but their data is not available on their web site; nor has it been published in any peer-reviewed...

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