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EPI CAT
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Black Stone Labs
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Unlocking anabolic potential: a natural approach to muscle growth and protection
Epi Cat from Blackstone Labs is a cutting-edge supplement designed for athletes looking to support the building of lean muscle mass.
Instead of relying on synthetic substances, this product harnesses the power of isolated natural extracts toboost your anabolic potential, leading to maximum strength and visible muscle gains.
Importantly, Epi Cat is not a steroid, prohormone, or other research chemical. Its action is based on epicatechin, a potent natural flavonoid that has been shown to support anabolic processes while protecting muscles from breakdown.
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The power of epicatechin
This active substance is intensively studied by scientists for its multifaceted positive effects on the human body. EPICAT contains up to 700 mg of green tea leaf extract in a single dose, and is precisely standardized to 300 mg of epicatechin.
This dosage is not accidental - it is exactly the amount that has been shown to be effective in clinical trials. Thanks to this, you can count on proven results.
Natural strength in a patented blend
EpiCat contains an exclusive form of epicatechin - a powerful bioactive substance derived from natural sources such as green tea and cocoa. It's not chemistry, it's the power of nature.
Removing natural limits
Our body naturally regulates muscle growth with the help of the protein myostatin, which acts as a "handbrake". It prevents you from unlimited muscle growth, even if you train hard.
An intelligent dual mechanism
Based on scientific knowledge, epicatechin increases the level of follistatin - a molecule that in turn suppresses the activity of myostatin. Simply put, you release the aforementioned brake.
The result? Unlocked growth potential
By targeting your myostatin levels, you open the door to faster and more significant gains in lean muscle mass and overcome your natural genetic limits.
Overview of the main mechanisms of action
Scientific research has revealed three main and synergistic mechanisms through which epicatechin affects the human body:
Myogenic regulation
It modulates the myostatin-folistatin axis, creating a more favorable anabolic environment for muscle growth. This mechanism essentially "releases the brake" on the genetic potential for muscle growth.
Vasodilation and nutrient transport
Increases nitric oxide (NO) production through the activation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS), leading to dilation of blood vessels, improved blood flow, and more efficient transport of oxygen and nutrients to working muscles.
Cellular energy and endurance
Promotes mitochondrial biogenesis, the formation of new mitochondria, which are the cellular "power plants" responsible for energy production.
Summary of key benefits:
Based on these mechanisms, epicatechin supplementation provides a range of benefits for the target group of active individuals. Among the most significant are
Potential for accelerated muscle mass and strength growth
Significantly improved endurance and resistance to fatigue
Optimization of body composition and support for cardiovascular health
These effects are supported by a growing body of scientific evidence from both preclinical and clinical studies.
Epicatechin as a modulator of myostatin and follistatin
The main benefit of epicatechin is its proven ability to affect two key "regulators" in our body - follistatin and myostatin.
These substances determine how fast and how much muscle we can put on.
This isn't just a theory from the lab - this effect has been verified in real human studies. Scientists have proven exactly that epicatechin actually works as it promises.
Clinical evidence in humans
A groundbreaking pilot study in humans showed that after just 7 days of epicatechin supplementation, there was a significant increase in the plasma follistatin/myostatin ratio. Another 8-week study that combined resistance training with epicatechin supplementation in older adults with sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass) also reported a significant increase in the follistatin/myostatin ratio and a significant decrease in myostatin levels compared to placebo. (1,2)
Area of benefit | Study details and population | Dosage and duration | Key results |
Regulation of muscle growth and strength | 6 healthy middle-aged subjects | ~1 mg/kg/day of (-)-epicatechin for 7 days | Increase in grip strength by +7%. Significant increase in Folistatin/Myostatin ratio. |
Muscle strength and mass | 62 elderly men with sarcopenia | Epicatechin + 8 weeks of resistance training | Significantly greater increase in strength in leg press and bench press vs. training alone. Significant decrease in myostatin. |
Muscle strength and mass | Healthy adults | 600 mg/day of green tea extract (rich in EC) for 12 weeks | Significant increase in isokinetic flexor strength and grip strength vs. placebo. Prevention of muscle mass loss in the arms. |
Endurance and VO2 Max | Healthy adults | EGCG (from green tea) short term | Significant increase in VO2max. |
Metabolic health | 20 normal weight and overweight adults | 1 mg/kg (-)-epicatechin (single dose) | Significant decrease in postprandial (after meal) glycaemia and triglycerides. Increased lipid oxidation. |
Taken together, these data suggest that epicatechin actively controls muscle mass by simultaneously promoting signals for its growth (by increasing follistatin) while inhibiting signals for its breakdown (by decreasing myostatin).
Filed under | Quantity |
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Green tea extract (leaf) | 700 mg |
Epicatechins | 300 mg |
Other ingredients: rice flour, gelatin (capsule shell), magnesium stearate, stearic acid, silica
EPICAT belongs to the natural steroids , which are ideal for effective gaining of muscle mass without unwanted side effects. They work best in combination with other chemicals from brands like Warrior X Lab, Hi Tech Pharma and BlackStone Labs. Thanks to the active ingredients, it effectively blocks Myostatin, which promotes natural testoster0n increase and muscle growth. Unlike conventional workout steroids, EPICAT provides strength gains safely and long term. This sports nutrition supplement is also suitable as an alternative to prohormones or SARMs, using the most effective herbs and dietary supplements for test0sterone support.
STORAGE: Keep out of the reach of children. Carefully close the package after opening. Store in a dry environment, in a tightly sealed container at a temperature between 10°C and 25°C. Do not expose to direct sunlight.
WARNING: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product should only be taken by adults aged 18 years and over. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced and varied diet. Keep out of the reach of children. Once opened, store in a cool, dry place.
Bezpečnosť, dávkovanie a praktické poznatky
Dostupný výskum naznačuje, že epikatechín je v klinických štúdiách bezpečný a dobre znášaný, pričom pri účinných dávkach neboli hlásené žiadne významné vedľajšie účinky.
ODPORÚČANÉ DÁVKOVANIE:
Užívajte 1 kapsulu dvakrát denne spolu s jedlom. Neprekračujte dennú dávku 2 kapsuly.
Dávka 300 mg epikatechínov v produkte EPICAT je robustná a klinicky relevantná dávka, ktorá je v súlade alebo dokonca prevyšuje množstvá použité v mnohých štúdiách, ktoré preukázali účinnosť.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE:
Take 1 capsule twice daily with meals. Do not exceed a daily dose of 2 capsules.
