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Ecdysterone

What is Ecdysterone?

Ecdysterone also known as beta ecdysterone, 20e, or it's chemical name, 20-Hydroxyecdysone, is a naturally occurring ecdysteroid hormone which controls the ecdysis (moulting) and metamorphosis of arthropods. It is therefore one of the most common moulting hormones in insects, crabs, etc. [1]


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Products containing Ecdysterone


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Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. 20-Hydroxyecdysone - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Beta Ecdysterone

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 18, 2011 @ 4:55 AM

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