Evidence supporting the use of: Eleutheroside
For the health condition: Muscle Tone (lack of)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Eleutheroside refers to a group of compounds found in Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian ginseng), a plant used in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Russia and China. Traditionally, Siberian ginseng has been used as an adaptogen to enhance stamina, vitality, and resistance to physical stress, including fatigue and weakness. In some folk and traditional herbal practices, it has been recommended for improving general physical performance, which may implicitly include muscle tone or the feeling of muscular strength. However, there is little direct traditional documentation specifically linking Eleutheroside or Siberian ginseng to the treatment of muscle tone deficiency (hypotonia). Rather, its use for "muscle tone" is a secondary extension of its broader traditional use for improving overall energy and resilience. Scientific studies on Eleutheroside focus mainly on its adaptogenic, immunomodulatory, and anti-fatigue effects, but there is a lack of robust clinical trials directly supporting its efficacy for increasing or restoring muscle tone specifically. Therefore, the evidence for using Eleutheroside to support or treat muscle tone is weak and based primarily on traditional uses for enhancing physical endurance and combating fatigue, with very limited direct support.
Other ingredients used for Muscle Tone (lack of)
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
beet
branched-chain amino acids
calcium
caterpillar mushroom
cissus quadrangularis
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
fish protein
l-isoleucine
l-arginine
l-carnitine
l-citrulline
l-leucine
l-valine
maca
magnesium
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
phytocannabinoids
potassium
sardines
black ginger
tongkat ali
Urolithin A
vitamin D
whey protein
atractylodes
cistanche
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
camphor oil
chickpea protein
brown rice protein
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
Aralia
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
Antler
Arginine Creatine
Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid
Algal protein
Alpha hydroxyisocaproic acid
Animal protein
Beef Protein
Beef
Beef liver
Bovine Protein
beta-lactoglobulin
Banyan
Ba Ji Tian
BCAA
Casein
Chinese Silkvine
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cyathula
Chuchuhuasi
Creatine
Chicken
Deer Velvet
Egg
Ecdysteroids
Ecdysterone
Egg protein
Isoleucine
Milk Protein
Quinoa Protein
salt
Other health conditions supported by Eleutheroside
Adrenal FatigueAnxiety
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Circulation (poor)
Depression
Diabetes
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Free Radical Damage
Inflammation
Memory and Brain Function
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nervous Exhaustion
Nervousness
Stress
Wounds and Sores