Counterfeit Steroid Identification
Counterfeit Steroid Identification This section pertains to methods for differentiating between legitimate pharmaceutical products and illegitimate copies (counterfeits). Before we begin, I need to remind you that counterfeiting anabolic steroids is a very lucrative business these days. Counterfeiters are investing a lot of money in printing and packaging equipment so that you’ll have a hard […]
Counterfeit Steroids
Counterfeit Steroids As the name implies, counterfeit steroids are copies of real anabolic/androgenic steroid products, which are made from illicit producers. These drugs are intended for sale on the black market, ultimately to consumers who believe they are buying a legitimate pharmaceutical item from the labeled company. There are many important issues to consider with […]
Sterilizing Injectable AAS
Anabolic steroid products made by licensed drug manufacturers have an expectation of sterility. This is assured by the rigid government regulations applied to these companies. Unfortunately, there is no such expectation for counterfeit and underground steroid products. Most are assembled under conditions that are not sterile. On many occasions, independent laboratory tests have found bacterial […]
Harm Reduction/Safer Use Guidelines
Harm reduction is a concept among healthcare workers that seeks to reduce the negative health consequences of drug abuse. The principles of harm reduction call for an acceptance of the fact that, good or bad, illicit drugs exist in today’s society. Instead of ignoring drug users, harm reduction practitioners actively work with them to promote […]
Understanding Blood Tests
The abuse of anabolic/androgenic steroids can have a number of potential negative health consequences, most commonly with regard to cardiovascular and liver health. These issues, however, can almost always be identified in blood work well before physical symptoms become apparent. Cardiovascular disease, for example, is a disease that can take decades to progress. Cholesterol and […]
Steroid Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions 1) How much weight can someone expect to gain during the first cycle of steroids? Provided dosing is sufficient, a steroid user can expect to make the most significant progress during their first cycle. Although this will vary from person to person, it is not uncommon for someone to gain 20 pounds […]
OCT: Off Cycle Therapy
The objective of anabolic steroid therapy (when nonmedical applications are involved) should be to elicit the desired benefits with the lowest cumulative exposure and side effects. This normally includes diligence with optimizing all aspects of training, rest, and diet, as well as adhering to a Post-Cycle Therapy (PCT) program at the conclusion of each steroid […]
PCT: Post Cycle Therapy
PCT: Post-Cycle Therapy Post-Cycle Therapy, or PCT for short, refers to the practice of using certain medications to assistant in the discontinuance of anabolic steroids. While steroids are not addictive drugs in a classical sense, they do suppress your own hormone production, at least temporarily. This is an issue that should be addressed at the […]
Sample GH Peptide Cycles
This section details some common methods for combining GH secretagogues for optimal effect. Drugs of this type generally belong to one of two categories: GHRH (Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone) analogs, and GHRPS (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptides). Drugs of these types are based on GHRH and Ghrelin, respectively, which are two of the body’s primary regulators […]
Sample Steroid Cycles
Sample Steroid Cycles The following cycles are presented as examples of common steroid administration protocols. These programs have not been evaluated in a clinical setting for safety and efficacy, and are provided for informational purposes only. These are not recommendations for anabolic/androgenic steroid use. As with any supplemental drug program, it is important to examine […]