In April 2008 the Wall Street Journal reported that steroid-induced muscle gains may be permanent. MESO-Rx identified the unnamed and unpublished research study belonging to Swedish researcher Anders Ericsson of the Umea University. Ericsson’s October 2006 doctoral thesis was entitled Strength training and anabolic steroids: a comparative study of the trapezius, a shoulder muscle and […]
Identities of Underground Labs with Contaminated and Underdosed Products Revealed
William Llewellyn and Ronny Tuber recently tested 14 anabolic steroid products from various underground labs (UGLs) for toxic heavy metals and quantification of steroid dosing. Twenty-one percent of the steroid products were contaminated with lead, tin, mercury, and/or arsenic; 64% were significantly underdosed or overdosed. Most notably, the names of the UGLs that “failed” the quality […]
Are Steroids from Underground Labs Contaminated with Toxic Metals?
Most bodybuilders who use anabolic steroids manufactured by underground labs (UGLs) in the United States are primarily concerned with whether or not the product is accurately dosed with the anabolic steroid listed on the label. Some more health conscious steroid users are also concerned about potential health risks arising from the contamination of UGL steroid products […]
Gavin Kane Avoids Prison Time for Role in Jintropin HGH Distribution Network
Jeffrey J. Rock, better known as Gavin Kane in the bodybuilding world, was recently sentenced to 5 years probation and 15 months community and home confinement for his role in the Internet distribution of Jintropin human growth hormone in the United States. Jeffrey Rock operated as an internet HGH source using the alias Propeptides. He marketed […]
Penalty for 10 Dianabol Tablets Worse Than 400,000+ Steroid Dosage Units
The Rodney Philon case is one illustration of the disparity in federal sentencing for anabolic steroid related crimes. Pasco County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Rodney Philon decided to share 10 tablets of Dianabol (methandrostenolone) with a fellow weightlifter at a Tampa Bay area gym; unfortunately the weighlifter was a DEA confidential informant. A SWAT team was […]
Signature Pharmacy Steroid Case Dismissed Due to Prosecutor David Soares Incompetence
A judge dismissed the criminal indictments against the principals in the Signature Pharmacy steroid distribution case citing the incompetence of Albany County District Attorney David Soares. Soares is the lead prosecutor for a small county in New York who had taken it upon himself to spend possibly millions of dollars of Albany residents taxpayer money to […]
Alfred Scarpa Pleads Guilty in Operation Raw Deal Steroid Case
The man that law enforcement officials identified as running a “steroid factory” in his basement has pleaded guilty to to possession with intent to distribute anabolic steroids and unlawful possession of firearms by a convicted felon. He sourced steroids over the Internet using email accounts in the names of gearhustle@cyber-rights.net and gearhustle@safe-mail.net (“Sayreville man admits […]
Amateur Bodybuilders Tell Judge About Widespread Steroid Use in Bodybuilding
Two amateur bodybuilders told a federal judge about the widespread use of anabolic steroids in competitive bodybuilding. They explained to District Judge Richard Schell that all competitive bodybuilders use anabolic steroids including one of the most famous bodybuilders in the history of the sport – Arnold Schwarzenegger (“Two sentenced for roles in steroids ring run by […]
‘Steroids Saved My Life’ Explains Motivations Behind Steroid Use
Canadian filmmakers Nenad Barjaktarovic and Shane Smith have created a 12-week internet “reality series” documenting the motivations and experiences of first-time steroid user Peter Brown in “Steroids Saved My Life.” Peter Brown is a recent Vancouver Film School graduate from New Brunswick who has embarked on a 12-week anabolic steroid cycle in the online video […]
“Steroids Saved My Life” – Interview with Peter Brown
First-Time Steroid User Starring in Internet Reality Series “Steroids Saved My Life” Anabolic steroid users have prolifically posted online diaries outlining their protocols and results on various bodybuilding forums over the years. Some first time steroid users have also shared their experiences as well with some touting positive outcomes and others reporting disastrous experiences. Peter […]