TweetI tracked down a few studies. Unfortunately all I can find are translations of old Russian bits of research and only the abstracts are available in english. Also, most of the studies seem to be on animals other than humans.
Perhaps the most positive two studies were these:
[Mechanism of the anabolic action of phytoecdisteroids in mammals]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/...&ordinalpos=15
In experiments with white mice it has been established that phytoecdisteroides turkesteron, ecdisteron and 2-desoxy-alpha-ecdison in the dose of 5 mg on 1 kg of body mass stimulate the protein synthesis. Using the model of protein synthesis from mice liver it has been shown that the action of phytoecdisteroides is connected with the rise of poliribosome functional activity and rate increase of protein macromolecules formation. Preliminary administration of actinomycin D does not prevent the effect of protein synthesis stimulation. It has been concluded that the anabolic effect of phytoecdisteroides in mammals organism is connected not with induction of RNA synthesis but with the acceleration of translocation processes.
[Effect of phytoecdysteroids and nerobol on parameters of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism and phospholipid spectrum of liver mitochondrial membrane in experimental diabetes mellitus of rats]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/...m&ordinalpos=9
Phytoecdysteroids: ecdysterone and turkesterone, introduced orally to male rats with the body mass 180-120 g in a dose of 5 mg/l kg of mass and nerobol in a dose of 10 mg per 1 kg of the mass for 15 days against a background of the developed alloxan diabetes cause a considerable decrease in the content of free fatty acids of the blood serum, sharply increased after the subcutaneous injection of alloxan to the animals (150 mg per 1 kg of the mass). The content of glycogen, malonic dialdehyde, pyruvic acid and calcium transporting function of the liver mitochondria are also normalized. These changes are closely interrelated (and may be mutually conditioned) with the preparation-induced reduction of phospholipid spectrum of the liver mitochondrial membranes pathologically changed owing to insulin insufficiency. In this case phytoecdysteroids in the first turn normalize the fractions of phospholipids which play the structural role in the mitochondrial membranes, and nerobol normalizes the level of minor and monoacylic phospholipids.
Human research data on the effects of turkesterone in humans is limited, but real-World case data is consistent with traditional usage, with some real-World data suggesting that turkesterone may support optimum energy levels, promote excellent exercise performance and may support optimum exercise recovery. It has been suggested, though not conclusively proven, that turkesterone promotes optimum hydration.
Turkesterone has a tonic and adaptogenic properties. Turkesterone for anabolic effect is not inferior to the synthetic drugs. Turkesterone has a tonic effect, enhancing performance, protects against the negative effects of various stress factors. Under the influence of Turkesterone enhanced biosynthesis of proteins in the body, especially in muscle tissue, stimulate erythropoiesis and immunegenesis. Hormone-like properties Turkesterone not. Turkesterone induces favorable changes in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and electrolytic exchange improves mood, mental and physical health, enhance the functionality of the body.
Turkesterone corrects metabolic disorder of the organs and tissues in various pathological conditions (miokardistrofiya, toxic liver and kidney damage, anemia, destructive changes of gastric mucosa and the outer skin, broken bones) and helps to restore their functions, slows premature aging.
Turkesterone toxic, i.e., LD50> 5000 mg / kg. Prolonged administration Turkesterone indicated the absence of toxic effects from both blood and urine, and by pathomorphology of various organs and tissues. Of particular interest in this compound are the anabolic action of the body. So, first of all drew attention to the increase of lean body mass gains. Besides the already described activities of protein anabolic effects, it should be noted and grow under the influence of Turkesterone total protein in serum, mainly due to albumin.
Turkesterone shows no androgenic effect, which is characteristic of all anabolic steroid drugs so Turkesterone used as a term anabolic means for women and children.