EPO’s use in competitive cycling has been rampant. Despite its popularity, scientific proof of its effectiveness is lacking. Jules Heuberger’s team conducted a rigorous study to investigate EPO’s impact on experienced cyclists.
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.
The EPO Myth of Dead Cyclists
Is the use of EPO as dangerous as some scientists would have athletes believe? Some posit that the equating of EPO doping with sudden deaths is nothing more than a myth.
From Gym Gains to Bedroom Boosts: The Real Reasons Men Use Steroids
A recent study by Orlanda Harvey and colleagues explores libido as a key motivator for men’s anabolic steroid use. The research highlights increased libido and sexual performance as significant factors in men’s decisions to start or restart steroid use.
The Role of Social Media Influencers in the Online Steroid Market
Paoli and Cox’s study investigates social media influencers promoting anabolic steroids, analyzing market activities and legality. It highlights the influencers’ impact, legal ambiguities, and calls for new public health strategies.
Anabolic Steroids and Growth Hormone: Their Impact on Bones, Tendons, Ligaments, and Joints
The article explores how anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and recombinant human growth hormone (RhGH) affect bones, tendons, ligaments, and joints, focusing on collagen metabolism and the structural integrity of connective tissues, with detailed per-compound assessments.
Deceptive Fitness Influencers: Liver King’s Legacy as a Fake Natty
Brian Johnson, aka Liver King, promoted ‘ancestral living’ while falsely claiming to be a ‘natural’ trainer. His steroid use revelations raised concerns about harm to followers. Researchers stress the need for harm reduction strategies in digital fitness culture.
Shifting Frames: The Impact of Lyle Alzado’s Revelations on Media Coverage of Anabolic Steroids
Bryan Denham’s work illustrates how media narratives, especially those involving public figures like Lyle Alzado, can pivot public attention from policy to hysteria over steroid-related health risks.
Estrogen Functions in Male Bodybuilders
The article examines the critical roles of estrogens in male bodybuilders using anabolic-androgenic steroids, highlighting their essential functions in sexual health, lipid management, and overall well-being.
From Midlife to Muscle: Understanding Steroid Use Among Older Men
Learn about the increasing trend of men over 40 using anabolic steroids, exploring their motivations and health impacts. The review emphasizes the need for targeted research and specialized healthcare strategies to address this demographic shift.
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are More Than Just Weight Loss Drugs
How do GLP-1 and GIP agonists enhance insulin sensitivity, preserve muscle mass and preferentially reduce fat stores even without resistance training and proper nutrition? Incretin drugs act as mild partitioning agents.