Clinical Research
HUMAN RESEARCH
University of California, Berkeley: Fortetropin increased rate of muscle protein synthesis by 18% in older adults. Read study
Kansas State University: Fortetropin resulted in decreased Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs’ (LOAD) scores in geriatric dogs. Read study
McMaster University: In a study involving the unilateral leg immobilization model in young men, Fortetropin supplementation prevented a rise in serum myostatin levels. Read study
ANIMAL RESEARCH
Kansas State University: Fortetropin® prevented atrophy of disuse and improved recovery from TPLO surgery. Read study
University of Tampa: Fortetropin acts by upregulating mTOR pathway (promoting muscle growth), downregulating Ubiquitin pathway (slowing muscle degradation), and lowering myostatin levels (promoting muscle growth). Read study
University of Florida: Safety and tolerability in healthy cats. Read abstract
North Carolina State University: Study showed that Fortetropin supplementation increased lean muscle mass in 70 percent of cats while contributing no adverse side effects. See Poster Presentation Below.
The Impact of Fortetropin on Safety and Tolerability in Retired Horses. Read White Paper