Evidence supporting the use of: Testolone
For the health condition: Weight Loss
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Testolone (RAD-140) is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) that has gained attention in fitness and bodybuilding communities for its potential to promote muscle growth and fat loss. The scientific rationale for its use in supporting weight loss is based on its anabolic activity, which may help increase lean muscle mass. Increased muscle mass can raise basal metabolic rate, thereby potentially enhancing fat loss when combined with proper diet and exercise.
Preclinical studies in animals have shown that RAD-140 can increase muscle growth and reduce fat mass without the same degree of androgenic side effects as anabolic steroids. However, there is a lack of extensive human clinical data. Limited human studies and anecdotal reports suggest improvements in body composition, but these are not robust enough for definitive conclusions. No regulatory agencies have approved Testolone for weight loss or any other medical use, and its safety profile in humans is not fully established.
In summary, while there is some scientific basis—primarily from preclinical studies and limited human evidence—for the use of Testolone to aid weight loss through improved muscle-to-fat ratio, the supporting evidence is moderate at best and not yet well-established in rigorous clinical trials. Its use for weight loss remains experimental, with potential risks and legal considerations.
Other ingredients used for Weight Loss
7-Keto-DHEAacetyl l-carnitine
akkermansia muciniphila
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
apple
ashwagandha
black tea
chia seed
coleus forskohlii
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
forskohlii root
garcinia
glucomannan
guarana
hydroxycitric acid
inulin
l-leucine
matcha
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
monkfruit
prune
quinoa
rye
saffron
sardines
black ginger
soybean
almond fruit
whey protein
jiaogulan
yerba mate
amaranth
millet seed
algae
kidney beans
cocoa
chickpea protein
brown rice protein
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
3-desoxy-7-KETO-DHEA
Adrenergic amines
Ascophyllum nodosum
Adzuki bean
Algal protein
Animal protein
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Beef Protein
Bean
BCAA
Cowpea
California chia
Cardarine
Capsinoids
chlorogenic acid
Capsiate
Chicken
Caralluma fimbriata
Cha de bugre
Diacylglycerol
Dihydrocapsiate
Deoxycholic acid
Egg
Ecdysteroids
Ephedrine
Pistachio
Quinoa Protein
yohimbine
Other health conditions supported by Testolone
Body BuildingBroken Bones
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Osteoporosis
Testosterone (low)
Wasting
Weight Gain
Weight Loss