Supplement Reviews
Myostatin Inhibitors
What it is: Myostatin blockers are compounds intended to bind to and inactivate the myostatin gene - a protein that restricts muscle growth.
What it does: By suppressing myostatin in the body, myostatin blockers should theoretically allow better muscular development, especially when combined with regimented exercise.
Verdict: Myostatin blockers appear to be another case of a product that works better in theory than in practice. Most available research shows that the role of myostatin is limited to the early stages of development and perhaps in cases of muscle wasting (such as AIDS and related diseases); it is of no significance in healthy adults. Thus, inhibiting myostatin will have no effect on muscle hypertrophy unless it is used in children (not an advisable strategy). What's more, there is the possibility that myostatin blockers interfere with other bodily processes. Since myostatin is a growth factor, a myostatin blocker will also bind to other growth factors (which have numerous effects on many tissues in the body) and thereby have a negative impact on body function. Thus, until further research demonstrates the effectiveness of a myostatin blocker in healthy human adult subjects, it is best to stay away from myostatin blockers. The science behind the product is dubious and they can actually do more harm than good.
DISCLAIMER: The preceding review is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as advice on whether or not to use a particular product. Always consult your physician before taking any supplement.
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