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Riccardo Ricco Tests Positive for Undetectable New Drug Mircera at 2008 Tour de France

July 18, 2008 by Millard 1 Comment

Cyclist Riccardo Ricco of the Saunier Duval-Scott team tested positive for the new performance enhancing drug Mircera (methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) at the 2008 Tour de France. Ricco is a top cyclist on the Tour and the King of the Mountains and White Jersey leader. Mircera is a third generation version of erythropoietin manufactured by pharmaceutical giant Hoffman-LaRoche […]

Organization Provides Free Steroids for Cyclists in Tour de France

July 16, 2008 by Millard Leave a Comment

A professional cyclist was caught with a tattoo suggesting he received free anabolic steroids and erythropoietin (EPO) at the 2008 Tour de France. Damiano Cunego rides for the Italian UCI ProTeam Lampre. The tattoo on Cunego’s left arm stated “I’m Doping Free” with a large smiley face. Does this mean that the Italian-based organization “Doping […]

“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 … [Read More...] about “Natural Bodybuilding” – Modern Oxymoron?

Ask Lyle McDonald #5

Dear Lyle, I just read an article about protein cycling at http://www.testosterone.net. In it, the author (who's an MD AND a bodybuilder, so he must know his stuff) recommends reducing protein intake to … [Read More...] about Ask Lyle McDonald #5

Scientists Hit Another Road Block in their Attempts to Detect Growth Hormone Use by Athletes

Growth hormone induced increase in serum IGFBP-3 level is reversed by anabolic steroids in substance abusing power athletes. Researchers: Karila T, Koistinen H, Seppala M, Koistinen R, Seppala T National … [Read More...] about Scientists Hit Another Road Block in their Attempts to Detect Growth Hormone Use by Athletes

Fat Loss, alpha2-Adrenoceptors and Yohimbine Part 1

Loss of body fat has become an obsession for Western society. Accordingly, overweight and obesity are associated with high risks for various pathophysiological conditions and a lower mortality rate. Approaches to … [Read More...] about Fat Loss, alpha2-Adrenoceptors and Yohimbine Part 1

How Does DNP (2,4-dinitrophenol) Work?

2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) was a weight-loss drug that hit the shelves in the USA in the 1930s. It was used as a dye and in French ammunition factories as an ingredient for bombs during the First World War. Workers and … [Read More...] about How Does DNP (2,4-dinitrophenol) Work?

Riccardo Ricco Tests Positive for Undetectable New Drug Mircera at 2008 Tour de France

Organization Provides Free Steroids for Cyclists in Tour de France

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