LJ100
A new powerful androgen called LJ100 is becoming increasingly well known among athletes. LJ100 is a standardized Eurycoma Longifolia extract containing 22% Eurypeptides, an active glyco protein that are now clinically proven for its androgenic properties. The plant is a slender rainforest tree found in Malaysia and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Using LJ100 |
This discovery, and years of painstaking research is the work of a group of scientists led by Dr Johari Saad, who is known as the king of Tongkat Ali. Dr Johari had conducted animal and human clinical on Tongkat ali and developed a novel and proprietary method of extracting the active compounds from the root.
Androgen Biosynthesis
Testosterone, or male sex hormone, plays a key role in developing and maintaining masculine sexual organ, and promotes secondary sexual characteristics, including the appearance of facial hair, sexual desire, and sexual behavior. Testosterone also stimulates metabolism, which promote fat burning, increases the formation of red blood cell, and accelerates muscle growth.
Testosterone is synthesized by an enzymatic sequence of steps from cholesterol to Pregnenolone and DHEA via CYP 17 (17‐hydroxylase/17,20 lyase), and ultimately converted to testosterone. CYP 17 is involves in the early stage of steroid biosynthesis. In a research done at MIT, scientists had proven that the Eurypeptides in LJ100 activates CYP17 enzymes, which enhanced the metabolism of pregnenolone and 17‐OH pregnenolone to yield more dehyroepiandrosterone
(DHEA). CYP 17 also enhanced the metabolism of progesterone and 17‐OH progesterone to 4‐androstenedione. This process is important in testosterone biosynthesis as DHEA and 4‐androstenedione will be directly converted to testosterone. The scientists have found testosterone and progesterone to increase by 180%. Low amount of pregnenolone and 17‐OH pregnenolone suggests that Eurypeptides in LJ100 helps to activate enzymes activities that convert pregnenolone into progesterone and 17‐OH pregnenolone into DHEA.
Dr Ismail Tambi, is the Senior Andrologist for the National Population and Family Development Board of Malaysia, one of the foremost expert on reproductive health and in anti‐aging. In a human clinical trial involving 30 male volunteers, Dr Tambi has found that the use of LJ100 increase DHEA by 47%, which is important as DHEA would subsequently be aromatized to testosterone. Dr Tambi also found that LJ100 decreases Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG).
By inhibiting SHBG, more Free Testosterone remains in the blood. The additional testosterone improves energy and sexual function, increase metabolism, and help reduce body fat. LJ100 also modulate Cortisol level, a steroid hormone that regulates blood pressure, cardiovascular function, the body's use of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The negative aspect of Cortisol is increase appetite and obesity. The positive benefits of high Cortisol are enhancement of immune response during illnesses and body defense during health crisis.
Growth Hormone
LJ100 is a true fountain of youth. Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. It peaks at adolescence and at age 60 decreases to about 25 % of the levels at 20 years old. HGH enters the liver and is converted into Insulin‐like Growth Factor‐1 (IGF‐1), a natural anabolic growth factor. IGF‐1 regulates cellular growth and development; premature reduction in IGF‐1 causes cellular apoptosis or cell death. IGF‐1 stimulates muscle bulk and lean body mass, helps burn fat, promotes healthy blood sugar level, and decreases LDL Cholesterol. Unfortunately, IGF‐1 blood levels decrease after the age of thirty, similar to decreases in human growth hormone (HGH). As we age and less Growth Hormone is released from the pituitary gland, there is a corresponding drop in IGF‐1 levels, yet the body’s demand for IGF‐1 does not decrease. As IGF‐1 levels decline, the vitality and physical exuberance of youth recedes, further contributing to the process and experience of aging. In the same human clinical trial, volunteers on LJ100 were found to have high normal level of IGF‐1 and one volunteer, a 58 year old man
whose IGF‐1 level was in the low, increase to normal level at one week follow‐up onwards.
Anabolic Effects
LJ100 also greatly increases production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the basic unit of energy in the body. By increasing ATP, overall energy and vitality are increased. Most people want more energy and LJ100 provides it without hyper stimulation, jittery nerves or insomnia.
In a Malaysian study of 14 men, 7 subjects received 100mg of LJ100 daily, and 7 on
The decrease in fat mass of the LJ100 group is due to higher testosterone level and higher metabolic rate |
placebo. After 8 weeks of intensive physical training program, the men who consumed LJ100 showed significant increment in fat free mass, greater loss in body fat, increase in muscle mass and strength compared to the placebo group. The decrease in fat mass of the LJ100 group is due to higher testosterone level and higher metabolic rate after consuming LJ100 as majority of volunteers on LJ100 showed high normal level of testosterone level and Thyroxine level compared to the placebo group.
Thyroxine is the major hormone secreted by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. Higher Thyroxine level means higher metabolism rate, increase calories burned, and better weight management. Due to this significant discovery, a growing number of athletes and bodybuilders are now using LJ100 as an androgen to improve muscle size and strength, as well as to enhance sports performance. Instead of turning to the use of dangerous and potentially lethal steroids, perhaps more athletes should opt for LJ100. In Malaysia, many professional field hockey players use LJ100 as an androgen and swear to its performance enhancing effects.
Using LJ100
Dr Johari, Dr Tambi and other experts recommend around 100mg of LJ100 daily for men, and around 50mg for women, to boost bio-available testosterone, increase ATP production, increase IGF‐1 level and improve lean muscle mass.
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