The class of illicit drugs known as anabolic steroids, or more accurately referred to as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), is subject to a general “catch-all” definition. Although the laws of prohibition specifically name certain steroids, this general definition specifically excludes certain steroids from the scope of those laws. The single characteristic of a steroid which allows […]
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.
Steroids in the United Kingdom – Criminal Law Regulation of Anabolic Steroids and Other So-Called Performance Enhancing Drugs in English Law
The criminalisation in English law of anabolic steroids (AS) represents the use of a powerful regulatory and socialising machinery against a statistically insignificant group of people. It is perhaps important to realise that the people most likely to be affected by a proscriptive use of the criminal law would be those who are not actively […]
“Natural Bodybuilding” – Modern Oxymoron?
Excessive drug use by strength athletes at the competitive level is widespread. Hardcore bodybuilders today are using sophisticated arrays of anabolic steroids along with human growth hormone, insulin, thyroid preparations, and intravenous diuretics, often in staggering dosages. The obvious health dangers associated with such practices have spawned a backlash movement called “natural bodybuilding.” But while […]
Creatine – The Ergogenic / Anabolic Supplement
Overview Scientific studies indicate that creatine supplementation is an effective and safe nutritional strategy to promote gains in strength and muscle mass during resistance-training. Moreover, that creatine supplementation may be an effective alternative to other less effective and/or potentially dangerous nutritional and pharmacological strategies that athletes have used in an attempt to increase strength and […]
Making Sense of Research
What Do You Believe? One study indicates that a supplement works and another study claims that the same supplement resulted in “no significant differences,” or in other words, it didn’t work. A few weeks later, you read in the newspaper that the lead investigator concludes, “More research needs to be done in this area.” With […]
The Effects of Diet on Testosterone (Part 2): Carbohydrates and Fats
Part One of this article explained the impact of calories and dietary protein (PRO) on endogenous testosterone (T) levels. As promised, this continuation will focus on the role of dietary carbohydrates (CHO) and dietary fat on modulating T production. The role of CHO on T production is indirectly addressed when discussing the role of PRO or […]
The Effects of Diet on Testosterone Part 1: Calories and Protein
This article will be divided into two parts. Part 1 presents an overview of how testosterone is stimulated in the body, shows how calorie balance affects T production, and discusses how dietary protein intake affects circulating T levels. Part 2 explains how carbohydrates and fats impact testosterone synthesis and circulation, and then puts it all […]
The History of Drug Testing in Sports & How Athletes Beat the Drug Tests (Part 3)
This is Part Three of a three-part article. The first part focused on the formal process of drug testing in sports, primarily at the international level. The second part continued with the formal process of drug testing. This part presents anecdotal stories and discusses the tactics used by athletes to avoid drug detection. The article reflects the personal and […]
The History of Drug Testing in Sports & How Athletes Beat the Drug Tests (Part 2)
This is Part Two of a three-part article. The first part focused on the formal process of drug testing in sports, primarily at the international level. This part continues with the formal process and part three will discuss the tactics used by athletes to avoid drug detection. The article reflects the personal and cumulative experiences of […]
The History of Drug Testing in Sports & How Athletes Beat the Drug Tests (Part 1)
This is Part One of a three-part article. This first part will focus on the formal process of drug testing in sports, primarily at the international level. Part two continues with the formal process and part three discusses the tactics used by athletes to avoid drug detection. The article reflects the personal and cumulative experiences of […]