PRICE: $10.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per capsule) Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs now offers a 4:1 Maral Extract.  Click on this link: Maral COA, to view the Certificate of Analysis of this particular batch. Maral (Rhaponticum Carthamoides) is an adaptogen which has traditionally used for fatigue, impotence and recovery from long illness. Research indicates that Maral may have a beneficial effect on memory and learning, increasing working capacity of tired skeletal muscles, as well as on anabolic and muscle building processes.These capsules are filled by hand with a manual encapsulation machine, not with a high speed automatic machine, and thus, only pure, unadulterated Maral Extract is in the capsules. Capsules produced with high speed machines in herbal remedy and vitamin "factories" contain several other ingredients, including preservatives because so many bottles of product are produced at one time, and lubricants to ensure that the machines will run faster and more efficiently. Check their labels! Also, Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs is one of the very few manufacturers that still pack their products in glass whenever possible, even though glass is more expensive.  Barlowe believes that chemicals can leach out of plastic containers and contaminate the contents, and that the use of glass is much better for the environment. Maral contains a number of anti-oxidant flavonoids and natural sterols, including a substance called 20-Hydroxyecdysone, which have been shown to increase protein synthesis and enhance the production of muscle tissue. Research conducted in Russia shows that extracts of Maral can significantly increase muscle mass, while decreasing body fat in athletes who use it in exercise programs. Research also shows that Maral Extract can help to increase work capacity and endurance, while reducing mental and physical fatigue.  Additional scientific studies performed on Maral have shown that this herb improves overall physical performance, and shortens recovery time after an intense workout. Observations of the influence of Maral on the cardiovascular system have shown that its ability to increase physical work capacity is partially due to its ability to improve food supply to the muscles and brain. One study of 60 military cadets using Maral Extract documented an improvement in appetite, sleep, and general physical health. In athletes who use Maral regularly, it demonstrates a marked anabolic effect, and aids the body in the synthesis of protein. Maral also appears to protect the body from environmental stress. Maral is prescribed to athletes by Russian sports physicians in order to replenish depleted physical  reserves that become exhausted as a result of hard training. After taking Maral Extract, an increase in muscle mass and a decrease in fat tissue has been documented by researchers. Research: Caution: Barlowe's Maral Extract uses only the finest quality Rhaponticum Carthamoides Extract from the most trusted suppliers. Maral Extract is generally safe, but it is potent and should be utilized with care. This product is for dietary use. If unexpected side-effects occur, discontinue use immediately! The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Directions For Use: Take two or more capsules daily.  For some people, dosage may need to be increased as results and usage amounts vary based on body type and weight. Maral Extract (4:1) PRICE: $10.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per capsule)