Turkesterone

Turkesterone is a phytoecdysteroid extracted from Ajuga turkestanica, a plant with a long history of traditional use in Central Asia for its adaptogenic and restorative properties. Structurally, turkesterone is distinguished by an 11α-hydroxyl group, setting it apart from 20-hydroxyecdysone (ecdysterone) - the more common ecdysteroid found in plants like spinach and quinoa. This structural distinction has made turkesterone a standout raw material in the sports nutrition category over the past several years.

Sheerherb's Turkesterone is extracted from Ajuga turkestanica aerial parts and standardized through HPLC-verified testing, with turkesterone content confirmed on every batch. We supply sports nutrition brands, supplement manufacturers, and contract manufacturers sourcing turkesterone raw material for muscle-support and performance formulations.

Item	Detail
Botanical Source	Ajuga turkestanica (aerial parts)
Appearance	Brownish green fine powder
Assay	Turkesterone 2% / 10% / 20% (HPLC, customizable)
Test Method	HPLC
CAS No.	41451-87-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₇H₄₄O₈
Molecular Weight	496.63
Particle Size	80 mesh
Solubility	Practically insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol/methanol
Heavy Metals / Microbial Limits	Meets standard international food-grade limits
Shelf Life	24 months when stored properly
Storage	Cool, dry place, protected from direct light and moisture
Certification	ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HALAL, Kosher, Organic, GMP

Custom turkesterone standardization and particle sizes can be arranged for specific formulation needs - request a sample before confirming your order.

Note: 10% by HPLC and 10% by UV are not equivalent - UV-based assays tend to overstate actual turkesterone content. We test and report by HPLC for accuracy.

 

 

 

Turkesterone is valued mainly for its ecdysteroid content, which underpins most of its functional positioning:

1. Muscle Growth & Anabolic Positioning

Turkesterone is widely marketed in the sports nutrition category for its association with enhanced protein synthesis and muscle hypertrophy support, without the hormonal side-effect profile associated with anabolic steroids.

2. Strength & Performance Applications

Its positioning around improved nitrogen retention and recovery makes it a common ingredient in strength-training and performance-focused supplement lines.

3. Recovery & Endurance Category

Turkesterone is frequently included in post-workout and endurance-support formulas targeting reduced recovery time.

4. Adaptogenic Wellness Positioning

Beyond sports nutrition, its traditional use supports inclusion in broader adaptogenic and general wellness blends.

 

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Sports Nutrition Supplements

Standardized HPLC-verified turkesterone content makes it suitable for capsule, tablet, and powder formulations targeting muscle growth, strength, and recovery.

Bodybuilding & Performance Stacks

Its established positioning in the natural bodybuilding community supports inclusion in stacked formulas alongside other performance ingredients.

General Wellness Products

Its traditional adaptogenic use supports inclusion in broader vitality and wellness-positioned formulas beyond the sports nutrition category.

Sheerherb has been producing Turkesterone for years and is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HALAL, Kosher, Organic, and GMP standards. As a supplier serving sports nutrition brands worldwide, we keep pricing competitive without compromising on purity - no unlisted additives, no shortcuts on testing, and no inflated UV-based potency claims.

We operate our own extraction facility and R&D team, which means formulation questions, custom specifications, and sample requests are handled in-house rather than passed through a third party - giving you faster turnaround and more control over the final spec.

If you're comparing Turkesterone wholesale prices or need an Ajuga turkestanica extract supplier for OEM/private label sports nutrition production, contact chriswang@sheerherb.com for current pricing, COA samples, and a formal quote.