Blackstone Labs: Myo-Stack

Blackstone Labs have formulated a supplement like no other. It joins a long list of highly effective natural anabolics sold at Predator Nutrition which give natural trainees a genuine alternative to hormonal agents when it comes to accelerating their ability to gain muscle and strength.

The ingredients within this formula have been used for a long time in traditional medicine and provide both anabolic and anti-catabolic effects. Building muscle takes a long time, and requires a combination of endurance, strength and commitment. When you have built that muscle you want to be able to keep it. Using supplements that provide a a protein-sparing environment will help the body to ensure that protein isn’t used as a fuel substrate whilst training. Myo-stack will help to keep those hard earned muscles intact.

Rhaponticum Carthamoides (RCE) is a perennial herb more commonly known as maral root. This herb contains compounds such as steroids, phenolics (flavonoids and phenolic acids) and terpenes. As an adaptogen it helps to support the body’s healthy physical stress response controlled by the adrenal glands. In human studies, it has been shown to support normal glucose levels and offer antioxidant support. RCE contains naturally occurring steroids called ecdysteroids, and it is these compounds that are of interest in myostack. These steroids can help to build lean muscle mass, reduce bodyfat and overall improve body composition. The evidence to support these claims is limited to rodent evidence, however this does show potential for oral supplementation that this herb could be an ergogenic aid.

Ajuga Turkestanica Extract (ATE). This is a traditional plant used in medicine due to its ecdysteroids content, including the active turkesterone which possess highly efficient anabolic activity. The simultaneous presence of 20-hydroxyecydsone and turkesterone as the two major metabolites allow this herb to help you build muscle with no androgenic side effects. In mice studies, ATE increased Notch and Wnt signalling in the tricep muscle which showed that the phytoecodysteroids may have provided the anabolic potential for this muscle increase. Recent studies have outlined promising skin recovery properties and treating dry skin by improving water transport around the epidermal barrier (Dumas 2007)

(25 R)-5alpha-spirostan-2alpha, 3beta, 5alpha-triol-6-OH. This product is a natural sapogenin and adaptogen. It displays anabolic activity that doesn’t manifest any androgenic properties. In clinical trials on rats it has been shown to increase anabolism and muscle growth and augmented the total amount of protein content within the muscle.

Dumas, M., Sadick, N.S, Noblesse E, et al. 2017. Hydrating skin by stimulating biosynthesis of aquaporins. J Drugs Dermatol. 6(6): 20-4.