Q: “I want to make my own steroid preparations but am unclear on the advantages and disadvantages of the various carrier oils, solubilizers, and bacteriostatics.” A: Let’s first consider which oil to use. The easiest oil to get and in my opinion one of the best is Wesson soybean oil from the supermarket. This has […]
Anabolic Steroid Articles
Our steroid articles provided detailed, practical information on how anabolic steroids are used to build muscle size, strength and otherwise improve physical performance. They cover topics such as the history of steroids, steroids in baseball, the medical uses of steroids including testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), the side effects of steroids and how to manage steroid side effects.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for the Identification of Anabolic Steroids
Q: “Is there any way I can have anabolic steroids lab tested without the lab knowing that I’ve sent them anything illegal?” A: Probably yes. NMR spectra ordinarily are not interpreted by labs: instead, only the spectrum itself is provided and it’s the customer’s job to interpret the spectrum. Molecules are of course made up […]
The Repentant Doper: Do Drug-Taking Athletes Feel Guilt? (Part 2)
While athletes who dope are usually expected to feel guilt pangs, the exception to this rule is when an observer concludes that dopers in general, or a particular doper, may not have consciences at all. In 2010 Dick Pound, who served as president of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) from 2000 until 2007, called doping […]
Home Testing Method for the Identification of Fake Anabolic Steroid Tablets
Q: “Can I ever tell if anabolic steroid tablets are fake without having to send them off for analysis? Is there a way other than just noticing no results from them?” A: There actually is a simple way to do this. It will not tell if the correct steroid is present, and in some cases […]
Analytical Laboratory Testing for the Identification of Anabolic Steroids
Q: “I’m considering using an analytical lab for steroid testing. I see there are various kinds of test like HPLC-UV and GC/MS. Can you tell me about them, and which should I use?” A: In contrast to colorimetric tests (Labmax), which show some chemical effects when mixtures are applied to them, HPLC-UV and GC/MS attempt […]
Labmax Test Kits for the Identification of Anabolic Steroids
Q: “What do you think of the Labmax anabolic steroid test kits? Can I really trust the results?” A: I have not used these test kits myself but from knowledge of analytical chemistry and information that is available about them, I can give you some further information. These are colorimetric tests, where some rather general […]
AOD-9604 Peptide for Fat Loss
Q: “What do you think of AOD 9604? I like the idea of promoting fat loss without the possibility of causing GH belly or nerve pain. Is it legit?” A: AOD-9604 (HGH residues 177-191 with a tyrosine added to the N-terminus) certainly promotes fat loss in rats and mice. So far as is known, it […]
The Repentant Doper: Do Doped Athletes Feel Guilty? (Part 1)
Experimentation with chemical substances for the purpose of boosting athletic performance dates from the last decades of the nineteenth century. Ethical disapproval in sports circles of what came to be called “doping” dates from the 1920s. Societal disapproval of athletic doping on a larger scale has developed slowly over the past half-century, along with the […]
Are Recipients Harmed by Blood Donations Made by Anabolic Steroid Users?
Q: “I’ve always been a blood donor. It’s something worth doing for others, but also I understand that men really have very little mechanism for eliminating excess iron from the blood, so it’s probably good for my health as well. I’ve always read that blood shouldn’t be donated while on a cycle. Truth or myth?” […]
RAD-140 – Finally a Worthwhile SARM?
Q: “You’ve previously written that SARMs such as Ostarine are more hype than reality. They imitate the name of SERMs, claiming to be “Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators” to have a name that might go over better with the public than “anabolic steroids” does. Well you didn’t say exactly that but that was what I got […]