Well, it's what I think about most bodybuilding pills... if you can't dazzle them with good science, baffle them with bull****.
I'd like to see the results of their "research", they are throwing out a lot of complex language and claims, but no supporting evidence. Also, if something raises testosterone, it's going to raise DHT and estrogen too, that's just how the human body works.
I'm also amused that it starts off "No Hype, Just Pure Muscle!" and goes on the HYPE HYPE HYPE. Too many exclamation points, not a good sign...
17-Hydroxy-ECMM also readily converts to a potent anabolic hormone which has been shown by the pharmaceutical company Searle to be 700% more anabolic than testosterone.(1)
That's quite a claim, even if it is supposedly backed up by a reference (see below)
CQ has been studied and used clinically for years in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
Ummm....well, ancient Indian medical arts that emphasize balance and wholeness are about as far from a magic uber muscle pill as you can get...
A study also revealed CQ treated animals showed an increased growth and healing response beyond that to the known anabolic steroid Durabolin.(2)
See the reference...FOR BONE FRACTURES
And notice their references are FORTY YEARS OLD, one from a junior organic chemistry text, and another about traditional Indian medicine:
(1)Counsel et al., "Anabolic Agents, Derivatives of 5 alpha-Androst-ene" , J. Org. Chem., 27 (1962), 248-251. (2)"Role of CQ on Fracture Healing". Adv Res Indian Medicine; 15 327-343. Udupa, K. et al., (1965).
The chart they have contains no information at all, it's just marketing hype.
Oh and then of course:
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For best results, use in conjunction with an exercise program.
I use a scientific standard of proof. Some on the board disagree with my scientific standards, but the placebo effect is powerful and I want to see a double-blind study before I'll spend my money on something. Yes, I am a serious skeptic of pro-hormones in general. Yes, I will pick apart any ad like this, because I CAN. Testimonials do not impress me. Nonsense like this impresses me even less.