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- Bostin Loyd and Jerry Ward – the Third and Final Installment
This is the third and final installment of the Transformix Peptides series. The Transformix Indictment mentions quite a few drugs – and as you can imagine I’ve got some thoughts on them. To anchor these thoughts, I’ll be going through statements made by the owner(s) of the company (which were later used as evidence against… Read more: Bostin Loyd and Jerry Ward – the Third and Final Installment - Bostin Loyd and Jerry Ward Part 2: Research Chemicals and the LawThis article expands on the Transformix Peptides case, examining interviews and indictments, the research chemical market, and the roles of influencers Bostin Loyd and Jerry Ward, who aided federal agents and clashed with Transformix’s owners over legality concerns.
- Bodybuilding Influencers Bostin Loyd and Jerry Ward Were Federal InformantsBodybuilding influencers Bostin Loyd and Jerry Ward were interviewed by Special Agents from the FDA Office of Criminal Investigation; both provided information and evidence that was later used by the Department of Justice to successfully prosecute Transformix Peptides, Boss Sports Nutrition, and US Fusion Supply, according to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
- Dianabol Insights: Unique Characteristics of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids – Part 10Discover the unique pharmacological effects of Dianabol (Metandienone), highlighting its potent estrogenic activity via undetectable aromatization, significant suppression of cortisol through ACTH inhibition, hypertensive properties, and pronounced suppression of natural testosterone. Essential insights for informed harm reduction and safe usage considerations.
- Dihydroboldenone Insights: Unique Characteristics of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids – Part 9DHB is a non-aromatizable, hepatotoxic anabolic steroid with unique metabolism to DHT. Known for severe post-injection pain and carcinogenic risks, it may also act as a weak 17β-HSD1 inhibitor, influencing estrogen balance.
- Methasterone Insights: Unique Characteristics of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids – Part 8Methasterone (Superdrol) is a potent anabolic steroid known for its impressive muscle-building properties and low androgenic effects. However, it is highly hepatotoxic, limiting its use to advanced bodybuilders during contest prep despite limited supporting data.
- Oxandrolone Insights: Unique Characteristics of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids – Part 7Oxandrolone (Anavar) is a mild anabolic steroid known for reducing abdominal fat, enhancing strength via creatine synthesis, and anticatabolic effects through AR-GR crosstalk. While well-tolerated, it poses dyslipidemic risks.
- Nandrolone Insights: Unique Characteristics of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids – Part 6Nandrolone, an anabolic-androgenic steroid, promotes collagen synthesis, supports joint health, and enhances oxygenation and vascularity. However, it poses risks like cardiac hypertrophy, sexual dysfunction, and cognitive issues. It’s valued for muscle growth, joint support, and performance enhancement.
- Testosterone Insights: Unique Characteristics of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids – Part 5Testosterone is a unique anabolic steroid, essential for male sexual function, muscle growth, and insulin sensitivity. It amplifies and aromatizes, unlike other AAS, contributing to its critical role in male physiology and bodybuilding practices.
- MENT Insights: Unique Characteristics of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids – Part 4MENT (trestolone) is an anabolic steroid with potent estrogenic and progestagenic effects, causing gynecomastia, fluid retention, and increased blood pressure. It is unsuitable for bodybuilding purposes.
- Fluoxymesterone Insights: Unique Characteristics of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids – Part 3Fluoxymesterone (Halo) is a potent androgen used by bodybuilders and athletes for its strength-enhancing, fat-reducing, and muscle-hardening effects. It antagonizes glucocorticoid receptors, reduces fat mass, increases muscle mass, and has notable effects on mood and behavior.
- Stanozolol Insights: Unique Characteristics of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids – Part 2Learn about Stanozolol’s unique features. It is distinguished by its pyrazole ring attachment enhancing its half-life and biological effects. It modulates glucocorticoids, increases free IGF-I, and antagonizes progesterone receptors. However, it causes joint pain and is hepatotoxic.
- Trenbolone Insights: Unique Characteristics of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids – Part 1This is the first in an eleven-part series exploring the unique features of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), starting with trenbolone. It examines its insulin-sensitizing, anabolic, and anticatabolic effects, and its impact on the cardiovascular system.
