Cimaterol: The Performance-Enhancing Agent
Cimaterol is a synthetic beta-adrenergic agonist, recognized for enhancing lean muscle growth in livestock. It stimulates beta-receptors, increasing protein synthesis and reducing fat. Despite its potential benefits in agriculture, such as improved feed efficiency and meat quality, concerns about safety and ethical issues have restricted its use. Many countries’ regulatory bodies limit beta-agonists in food animals due to possible residues in meat and human health impacts, keeping cimaterol mainly in the realm of research rather than widespread agricultural application.
