{"product_id":"epicatechin","title":"Epicatechin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Epicatechin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid Solution (30mL)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50mg\/mL\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥ 98% (HPLC Verified)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEpicatechin is a naturally occurring flavanol found in high concentrations in dark chocolate, green tea, and various fruits. It belongs to the flavan-3-ol subclass of flavonoids and has attracted significant research attention for its effects on myostatin regulation, nitric oxide production, and mitochondrial biogenesis. Studies published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry have demonstrated that epicatechin can decrease myostatin levels and increase follistatin concentrations in both in vitro and in vivo models, suggesting a favourable shift in the myostatin-to-follistatin ratio that may promote muscle growth. Additional research has shown epicatechin can stimulate mitochondrial biogenesis through PGC-1α and TFAM upregulation, enhance nitric oxide bioavailability via eNOS activation, and improve vascular endothelial function. Its well-characterised safety profile and natural origin make it a widely studied compound in exercise physiology and cardiovascular research. This product is provided exclusively for scientific research and laboratory use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at room temperature (15–25°C) in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from direct sunlight and heat sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the cap is tightly sealed after each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refrigerate or freeze liquid solutions unless specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShelf life: 24 months from date of manufacture when stored correctly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of reach of children and untrained personnel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle with appropriate laboratory safety equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsage Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product is supplied as a precisely dosed liquid solution for convenient and accurate measurement in research applications. Use calibrated measuring equipment (oral syringe or graduated pipette) for precise dosing. Refer to the included Certificate of Analysis for batch-specific purity and identity data.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is intended for research and laboratory use only. It is not a dietary supplement, food product, or medicine. Not intended for human consumption. All purchasers must confirm they are acquiring this product for legitimate research purposes only. Product imagery is for illustrative purposes only and actual product packaging and branding may vary. All products are verified to ≥98% purity via HPLC analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SARMS UK","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":57286195151183,"sku":"SARM-EPIC","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/8598\/5871\/files\/Epicatechin.png?v=1774086262","url":"https:\/\/sarmsuk.com\/products\/epicatechin","provider":"SARMs UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}