Leuzea Root - The Predators

Leuzea Root
 

PREDATOR POWER

Cold, stone and snow, I grow through it, that's why I give strength to everyone

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union conducted extensive research into the bioactivity of numerous plants and their effects. This research remained a state secret for decades. With the rise of democracy and the erosion of the USSR's political boundaries, much of the old Russian research was slowly revealed to the Western world. One of these secret studies gave Soviet athletes a significant advantage and has only been shared with us in the last twenty years. Rhaponticum carthamoides, also known as Leuzea, contains a remarkable substance called 20-Hydroxyecdysone, which increases (muscle) strength* and stimulates muscle building/muscle growth/lean muscle mass during sports*.

History

Leuzea, or Maral root, is a very rare, endemic plant with a height of 130 cm. Leuzea contains a unique group of bioactive compounds and grows on the mountain slopes of Southern Siberia (Altai and Sayan). Leuzea does not grow in other parts of the world and only grows in Southern Siberia. Due to the limited distribution of Leuzea in the wild and because it grows slowly, the harvesting and gathering of wild-growing Leuzea root in Russia is controlled by the government and subject to severe restrictions. The history of Leuzea as a natural plant is particularly evident in Siberian, Mongolian, and Chinese medicinal traditions. It began centuries ago when local hunters observed the behavior of a variety of deer known as Maral. During mating, Maral deer fight with each other and are often seriously injured. To regain strength and recovery, deer would dig up and eat Leuzea roots. The plant was subsequently called maral root; now, its official common name is Leuzea root. Local shamans discovered that humans also benefited from the consumption of dried Leuzea root during periods of recovery*. Traditionally, Siberians consumed Leuzea tea mixed with Rhodiola Rosea root as a natural booster for fatigue (Rhodiola Rosea) and to maintain physical balance (Leuzea) to survive the long Siberian winter. Traditionally, shamans used Leuzea to brew tea and thus activate mental resilience*. Modern studies of Leuzea began in the 1940s in the Soviet Union, led by researchers including E. Kushka and Y. Aleshkina. During this period, the country was looking for solutions to help restore the strength of soldiers. In 1961, after more than 20 years of research and clinical studies, Rhaponticum Carthamoides was officially included in the Soviet pharmacopoeia as an aid (9th Edition of the State Pharmacapoeia of the Union of Soviet Sociatlist Republics) for recovery periods*, for fatigue*, for more strength* and has a positive effect on the immune system*. Recent studies have shown that Leuzea activates your natural energy in the body*. In addition, it has a positive effect on the immune system*, blood vessels*, is good for the circulation, contributes to normal digestion* and is good for intestinal function*. Leuzea is also used to support the menopause process*.

Application

1 to 2 grams daily, depending on your body weight. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Leuzea root to your smoothie, juice, protein shake, yogurt, tea, or latte. This supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Consult your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of young children. For best (sports) results, mix with Rhodiola Rosea.

Bioactivity

The main active ingredients responsible for the specific constructive effect are a mixture of compounds called "Levseins." Levseins represents a complex of more than 10 ecdysterones, including 20-beta-ecdysterone, makisterone C, 24-dehydromakisterone A, carthamosterone, polypodyne B, and ajugasterone. Ecdysterone, also called beta-ecdysterone, is a polyhydrodated sterol belonging to the Ecdysone group.

Health

  • For more strength
  • For more/stronger muscles/muscle building and muscle strength, and it stimulates muscle growth/(lean) muscle mass during sports
  • Supports in extreme and stressful situations
  • Positive influence on the immune system
  • For mental resilience
  • Helps maintain mental and physical balance during periods of stress
  • Helps and supports maintaining healthy digestion
  • Good for intestinal function
  • Supports the natural menopause process and strengthens during menopause
  • Favorable influence on blood vessels and supports normal blood pressure

Science

Under European and Dutch law, we are not permitted to make medical claims about foods and dietary supplements, regardless of whether there is scientific evidence. This means we cannot mention specific health benefits of Leuzea root unless they have been approved by the EFSA (European Food Safety Authority). For herbs and botanicals, most claims are currently "on hold," meaning they have not yet been fully approved.

Although we are not permitted to make medical claims, several scientific studies are available on Leuzea. To help our customers better understand the potential benefits, we offer an overview of these studies. We recommend reading these studies yourself to learn more about Leuzea's properties.

  1. Kokoska L, Janovska D. Chemistry and pharmacology of Rhaponticum carthamoides: a review. Phytochemistry 2009;70(7):842-55.
  2. Gadzhieva RM; Portugalov SN; Paniushkin VV; Kondrat'eva II A comparative study of the anabolic action of ecdysten, leveton and Prime Plus, preparations of plant origin. Exerimental and Clinical Pharmacology, 58(5):46-8 1995 Sep-Oct.
  3. Azizov AP. Et al. (1998) The effect of the antioxidants elton and leveton on the physical work capacity of athletes. Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology 61(1):60-2.
  4. Dushkin M., et al. BMC Complment Altern Med. 2014 Jan 20;14:33. Hasper I., et al. Menopause. 2009 Jan-Feb;16(1):117-31 Kokoska L. and Janovska D. Chemistry and pharmacology of Rhaponticum carthamoides: a review. Phytochemistry. 2009 May;70(7):842-55.
  5. Ipatov A.N. Use of decoction with Leuzea carthamoides rhizomes for depressive alcoholism. Zhurnal nevropatologii i psikhiiatrii im. S.S. Korsakova, 1995; 4 78-79.
  6. Mosharrof. A.H. Effect of extract from Rhaponticum Carhamoides (Willd.) Iljin (Leuzea) on learning and memory in rats. Acta Physiologia et Pharmalogia Bulgarica, 1987; 3: 37-42
  7. Bespalov V.G, Alexandrov V.A., Eremenko K.V., Davydov V.V., Lazareva N.L., Limarenko A.Yu., Slepyan L.I., Petrov A.S., Troyan D.N. Prohibiting effect of phytoadaptogenic preparations from bioginseng, Eleuterococcus senticosus and Leuzea carthamoides on the nervous system tumor of rats, induced with N­nitrosoethylene urea. Voprosy onkologii, 1992; 9: 1073-1080.
  8. Bocharova O.A. Adaptogens as preventive oncology drugs. Vestnik Rossiyskoy akademii meditsinskikh nauk, 1999; 5: 49-53.
  9. Azizov AP. Seifulla RD. (1998) The effect of elton, leveton, fitoton and adapton on the work capacity of experimental animals. Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology. 61(3):61-3
  10. Azizov AP (1997). Effects of eleutherococcus, elton, leuzea, and leveton on the blood coagulation system during training in athletes. Exp. & Clinical Pharmac. 60(5):58-60,
  11. Azizov AP. Seifulla RD. Chubarova AV (1997). Effects of leuzea tincture and leveton on humoral immunity of athletes. Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology. 60(6): 47-8.
  12. Baltayev UA, et al. (1997) (1997) 24(24(1))[Z]-dehydroamarasterone B, a phytoecdy-steroid from seeds of Leuzea carthamoides. Phytochemistry, 46(1): 103-5
  13. Brekhman, I., et. al. (1969) New substances of plant origin, which increase non-specific resistance. Ann.Rev.Pharmacol, 9: 419-430, 1969.
  14. Chermnykh, N.S., et.al. The action of methandrostenolone and ecdysterone on the physical endurance of animals and on protein metabolism in the skelatal muscles. Farmakol. Tok. (USSR), 51(6): 57-601988.
  15. Kosar K, et al. (1997) Embryotoxicity of 20-hydroxyecdysone and polypodine B from Leuzea carthamoides DC. Pharmazie, 52(5):406-7 1997,
  16. Kurmukov AG, Ermishina OA, (1991) The effect of ecdysterone on experimental arrhythmias and changes in the hemodynamics and myocardial contractility induced by coronary artery occlusion, Farmakol. Toksikol., 54(1), p 27-9.
  17. Kuz'mitskii BB. Et al. (1990) New possibilities in searching for immunomodulators among compounds with a steroid structure. Farmakologiia i Toksikologiia. 53(3):20-2, 1990 May-Jun.
  18. Kuz'menko AI. et al. (1999). Antioxidant effect of 20-hydroxyecdysone in a model system. Ukrainskii Biokhimicheskii Zhurnal. 71(3):35-8,
  19. Mosharrof AH. (1987) Effects of extract from Rhapontcum carthamoides (Willd) Iljin (Leuzea) on learning and memory in rats [published erratum appears in Acta Physiol. Pharmacol. Bulg 13(4):70]. Acta Physiol. et Pharmacol. Bulgarica. 13(3): 37-42.
  20. Opletal L. et al. (1997) Phytotherapeutic aspects of diseases of the circulatory system. Leuzea carthamoides (WILLD.) DC: the status of research and possible use of the taxon. Ceska a Slovenska Farmacie. 46(6): 247-55.
  21. Osinskaia LF, Saad LM, Kholodova, YD (1992) Antiradical properties and antioxidant activity of ecdysterone, Ukr. Biokhim. Zh., 64(1), 114-7.
  22. Petrov V et al. (1984) Pharmacological investigation of Rhaponticum carthamoides. Planta Medica, 205-209.
  23. Seifulla RD (1999). Sport Pharmacology, Sport-Farma Press, Moscow 120p
  24. Slama K. Koudela K. Tenora J. Mathova A. (1996) Insect hormones in vertebrates: anabolic effects of 20-hydroxyecdysone in Japanese quail. Experientia. 52(7):702-6.
  25. Syrov, VN (1984) Mechanisms of the anabolic action of phytoecdysteroids in mammals. Biol. Nauki. (USSR), 11:16-20
  26. Syrov VN (1984) Mechanism of the anabolic action of phytoecdysteroids in mammals, Biol. Nauki., 11, p 16-20
  27. Syrov VN. Kurmukov AG. (1976) Anabolic activity of phytoecdysone-ecdysterone isolated from Rhaponticum carthamoides (Willd.) Iljin. Pharmacology and Toxicology. 39(6): 690-3,

Leuzea: Powerful Support from Nature

Wild picked

Our Leuzea root is wild-harvested in the Siberian Altai Mountains, where the harsh weather conditions contribute to its natural strength and resilience. Thanks to these extreme growing conditions, the root contains high levels of bioactive compounds, including ecdysterone.

Top performance

Wang Junxia, world-renowned marathon runner and world record holder, trained under coach Ma Junren in the Tibetan highlands. She took Leuzea, Rhodiola, and Ginseng as part of her supplements for larger and stronger muscles* and a beneficial effect on endurance* (Rhodiola Rosea), which supported her exceptional performance.

Transition process

Menopause is a natural process in which menstruation stops and hormones change, but it remains a taboo topic, rarely discussed, despite the physical and emotional changes many women experience. Leuzea supports the natural transition* and provides strength during menopause. A trusted source of power to empower yourself through every stage of this important journey.

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