Steroid Guide Review

It would be very surprising to note that steroid use in pro sports will bring us back to times of the Greeks, where the Olympics started over four thousand years ago. Athletes of the ancients ate herbs and body parts of exotic animals believed to boost energy and strength. Leveling the playing field and instituting fair play were something that the ancients were too particular about of course, and were no less meticulous on these matters. But as far as the participants’ abilities are concerned, they didn’t mind about the rise of diets that were purported to improve the edge of athletes against others.

In today’s modern world, the herbs and animals are substituted for synthetic testosterone hormones, the fruit of advances in pharmaceutical research for the better part of the last fifty years and the product of much debate, medal stripping, and tortured national egos. The first suspected steroid use in pro sports was in Olympic Games of 1936, when Germany sent athletes of world-breaking strengths and superhuman sports abilities. Other countries, notably Russia, followed suit and started injecting their athletes with synthetic testosterone products that were developed extensively and allegedly financed and approved by governments. more…

In order to understand steroid effects, let us take a closer look about testosterone which is a natural steroid.  Testosterone is known for its effect for a man’s developmental change.  It is partially responsible for all developmental changes especially during puberty.  Testosterone’s effects are divided into anabolic and androgenic effects. 

Anabolic effects include rapid growth of muscles including bones, red blood cells and enhanced neural conduction of impulses.  Androgenic effects are mainly responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics, which include hair growth on the face, armpits, and genital area.  There is also enlargement of the penis and testes, and this is accompanied by noticeable voice change.

Anabolic steroids are now being used in order to enhance the androgens in the human body by promoting anabolic effects rather than androgenic effects.  However, the androgenic effect is not perfectly inhibited. more…

Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
(somatotropin)

Human growth hormone (Somatotropin) is produced in the body by the pituitary gland. Before this happens, Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (HGHRH) and Somatostatin (SST) are released by the hypothalamus, and that determines whether more or less HGH is produced by the pituitary.(1) Many factors influence the release of HGH, however, including nutrition and exercise (6)(7).

Once it is released, Human Growth Hormone (HGH), which is also called Somatotropin (STH) has many functions in the human body. HGH is a protein that stimulates the body cells to increase both in size, as well as undergo more rapid cell division than usual. In addition, it enhances the movement of amino acids through cell membranes and also increases the rate at which these cells convert these molecules into proteins. Clearly, you can see that this would amount to an anabolic (muscle building) effect in the human body.

HGH also has the ability to cause cells to decrease the normal rate at which they utilize carbohydrates, and simultaneously increase the rate at which they use fats.(1) Fat loss and lean mass increases with HGH have been found at a dose as low as . 0.028 iu/kg/daily for 24 weeks (4), however, in my estimation, that would be insufficient for a bodybuilder trying to gain muscle. Let´s use .028iu/kg as a working number; that´s 2.8iu for a 100kg (220lbs) bodybuilder. That´s certainly not unreasonable, and I would say that that dose to 2x that dose is the range most bodybuilders and athletes are finding their best results with.

Also, that length of time used in the study I just mentioned (24 weeks) is very typical of HGH use, and in conversations with my friends who have used this compound, have told me that they experience consistent results starting well after the 2-month-mark, and they tend to either run this stuff for 6 months at a time, or year-round (if they have sufficient funds).

One of my friends is able to consistently retain a shredded 6-7% body fat all year round with the assistance of HGH, whether he is on steroids or off. He also has noted that his cardio (fast walking, for an hour a day) was much easier while on HGH than when off, and certainly the research I´ve done would support his claim that sub maximal aerobic ability is improved with HGH use (5) (15).

How anabolic is this stuff? more…

Deca-Durabolin
(Nandrolone Decanoate)

Deca - Durabolin (”Deca”) is actually the brand name for Organon´s version of the compound Nandrolone Decanoate. This is a 19-Nor compound (some would say that it is the 19-nor compound), and as such, it shares basically the same characteristics with all of them. One thing unique to Deca, above nearly all steroids, is the mystique it has had for the last quarter of a century. On a personal level, I´ve included Deca in cycles at doses ranging from 100mgs/week to 2,000mgs per week. Suffice to say, I have my fair share of experience with this compound. This drug was regarded very highly by Dan Duchaine in his Underground Steroid Handbooks as well as many of his later writings. For many, this was and is the final word on Deca. Let´s delve into some of the reasons that Deca´s mystique may be well deserved.

First of all, Deca (and Nandrolone in general) doesn´t produce many estrogenic or androgenic side effects. This is because Deca has a very low rate of aromatization (conversion to estrogen via the aromatase enzyme), roughly equal to 20% the rate of Testosterone. more…

Androgel & Androderm

(testosterone)

Transdermal Testosterone has been marketed heavily in the Hormone Replacement Therapy Market for the last decade. For over 50 years, testosterone therapy has been used for the treatment of hypogonadism. In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of testosterone therapy for men with late-onset hypogonadism, sometimes referred to as andropause. Testosterone therapy in older and hypogonadic men can significantly improve their sense of well-being, and lead to increases in muscle and bone mass, upper body strength, virility and libido (5). Oral delivery of unmodified testosterone is not really a viable option, due to it´s rapid first-pass metabolism, possible liver toxicity, and its relatively short half-life. more…

The Layman’s Guide to Steroids, Mick Hart’s guide designed provide instructions on healthy ways to use steroids and performance enhancing drugs, shines some positive light on the controversial subject of steroid use. In an age where sporting events are constantly being rocked by scandals and allegations of foul play, this book is a welcome change of pace.

Mick Hart has the facts and experience to back up the claims his book makes along with plenty of attitude to boot. He is even willing to subject his own son to the methods in The Layman’s Guide to Steroids to prove that he stands behind his product 100 percent. more…

Steroids Done Right: A Guide to the Safe and Effective Use of Anabolic Steroids

Steroids are probably one of the most controversial drugs on the market today. They are illegal without a prescription in the United States, Canada and Great Britain, and must often be obtained off of the black market, opening the door to many other hazards. However, the benefits of steroid use to the serious athlete have been noted time and time again. So where should those who are interested in using steroids for increased muscle mass look? “Steroids Done Right”, an e-book recently released detailing the correct use of anabolic steroids, is one of the most inexpensive and accurate guides available today. more…

Have you ever heard of the issues that revolve around performance enhancing drugs like steroids? You probably already know that these types of drugs offer benefits for certain health conditions, like bone marrow degeneration, growth problems, and hormone imbalances. In recent medical papers, anabolic steroids have shown promise in assisting in the prevention of osteoporosis, or bone loss.

However, not many people are aware of the legalities and possible health risks that are accompanying the usage of steroids. One of the reasons that people get risks from using this drug is that they do not familiarize themselves with their options, and that they do not follow a steroid cycle of administration. Overdose is always a growing concern. Furthermore, some dietary habits can counteract the effects of steroids.

So the question now is, how to use steroids safely? If you are to take steroids using injections, be sure you are administering the drug with clean or sterile hypodermic needles. If you are not aware of how to do this, have a medical practitioner help you out. In the case of the pills, be sure you follow the doses as prescribed by your fitness consultant and doctor. Some steroid cycles only need you to take pills daily for a few weeks, after which you need to stop. This helps reduce the possibility of getting side effects.

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