There is not enough research to recommend a specific dosage for each possible use of ecdysteroids, and most of the available research has been done on animals.

Studies seem to show a dose-dependent response for hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). In in vivo liver cells from both diabetic and nondiabetic rats, higher doses of ecdysone resulted in a greater suppression of glucose production. However, research in humans is lacking, and there is not enough evidence to recommend a specific dose for people with diabetes.^[1][2]

For use in athletes, one study suggested 5 mg per kg of body weight as an effective dose but also noted that higher doses showed greater improvements in strength.^[3] Another study found that 200 mg daily was ineffective for improving body composition.^[4]