Smilax Officinalis Extract (Root): Derived from plants, this ingredient is essentially an anabolic building block which your body uses as a blueprint to create its own anabolics. Smilax Officinalis Extract (Root) supports increased protein synthesis and nitrogen retention, while promoting other anabolic effects such as increased strength, muscle endurance, muscle recovery, and lean muscle mass. Additionally, Smilax Officinalis Extract (Root) aids in controlling the stress hormone cortisol, which when out of balance, can increase fat and muscle wasting.  Tests showed that protein synthesis increased by over 200%, the key to lean muscle growth and accelerated repair.

Hercules also has added estrogen reduction! Without this enzyme (aromatase) your body cannot convert testosterone to estrogen. Effective for bothy on-cycle & PCT & can even be used off-cycle to shed excess water weight. This ingredient has been shown to reduce cortisol, raise LH & increase testosterone levels.