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SPORTS DRUG & SUPPLEMENT RESEARCH

This is an index of useful PED and health related articles that have been posted here. If you'd like to discuss them, click on the relevant thread and post there, or start a new thread on the main page.

And if you've read any studies or articles that you thought were interesting - even if you didn't fully understand them - please feel free to post them in the forum. They may end up in here eventually.

Categories​

Harms ABSCESS HORROR: Site Injections Gone Wrong ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY: From AAS-Induced Blood Clots BIG HEART: Death From AAS - Case Study And Review BRAIN ABNORMALITIES: Observed In Long-Term AAS Users BRAIN ATROPHY: Potential Consequence of Long-Term AAS Abuse CARDIAC DEATH on AAS: Four Case Studies CARDIAC NECROSIS: Probably Caused by Clenbuterol CARDIOVASCULAR RISKS: Case Study And Discussion DEATH FROM AAS ABUSE: A Large Detailed Review Of Causes GYNECOMASTIA: Review Of Causes HEART ATTACK: In 23 Year Old Bodybuilder - Caused by Trenbolone HEPATITIS: Probably Caused by Injectable AAS HYPERTENSION: Caused By AAS MASSIVE LIVER TUMOUR: Probably Caused And Enlarged By AAS NEURODEGENERATION: Potential Harm From Chronically Elevated LH Levels NEUROTOXICITY: From High-Dose AAS Use - Oxidative Stress & Apoptosis OXIDATIVE STRESS: High-Dose Test Attenuates Cardiac Antioxidant Defences OXIDATIVE STRESS: Aggravated By AAS Immune Modulation PENIS ABSCESS: Caused by AAS Weakening of Immune System PREMATURE DEMENTIA: Potentially Caused by Low Test Levels RECOVERY: At Least Half of AAS Users Fail to Recover Adequately RECOVERY: Most Long-Term AAS Users Never Fully Recover RENAL DAMAGE: Caused By Boldenone At Commonly Used Doses REWARD PATHWAYS: AAS May Have Addictive Properties SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION: From Long-Term High Dose AAS THROMBOSIS AND HEART ATTACK: Caused By AAS - Case Study THROMBOSIS AND STROKE: Caused By AAS - Case Study VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY: Persistence Years After AAS Use

Pharmaceuticals AAS: Improve Mobility And Life Quality In Elderly AGING: AAS May Rejuvenate Aging Cells ASPROSIN BLOCKERS: Next Miracle Cutting Agent? BIMAGRUMAB: Potentially Viable Myostatin Blocker? BIMAGRUMAB: Promising Results From Two Completed Studies BPC-157: An Introduction & Review DNP: Use Among Competitive Bodybuilders Likely Common FLP-7 NEUROPEPTIDE: Potently Triggers Fatburning in Gut HCG: Upregulates Leydig IGF-1 Receptors - Possibly Aiding Recovery KISSPEPTIN: Potential Treatment for Secondary Hypogonadism NANDROLONE: Blunts MDMA Serotonin Release NEUROREGENERATION: Low-Dose AAS May Repair Damaged Neurons PROVIRON: Novel Antidepressant And Stimulant SARMS: New Ones To Look Out For SEMAGLUTIDE: An Effective Appetite-Control Drug SILDENAFIL: Viagra May Stimulate Testosterone Secretion TENDONS: AAS May Accelerate Functional Recovery From Rupture TESTOSTERONE: High Levels Make Men More Honest TRENBOLONE: Rats Benefit From Short Moderate Dose Cycle

Supplements ALPINIA GALANGA: May Boost Testosterone & Sperm Quality ASTRALAGUS: Potentially Boosts Leydig Cells & Tesosterone BCAAs: All Popular Brands Fail In Testing! BICARB: May Calm Autoimmune Diseases CACAO: Improves Skin Condition & Elasticity CREATINE, HMB, LEUCINE: May Synergistically Block Myostatin COLLAGEN: May Improve Joint Osteoarthritis COMMON ANTIOXIDANTS: May Boost Cancer Growth CURCUMIN: Essential Chemistry - A 2017 Review Article CURCUMIN & URSOLIC ACID: Starve Prostate Cancer Cells ECDYSTEROIDS: Get A Decent Boost From Quinoa ESSENTIAL OILS: Inhale Orange & Spearmint for Performance Boost GABA: May Improve Sleep On Stimulants GABA: Potently Increases GH Both At Rest And Post-Workout HMB: Cuts Fat And Builds Mass In Athletes HMB: The Ongoing Research Controversy KERATIN: May Enhance LBM Gain In Athletes KETONES: Supplemention Hampers Hi-Intensity Performance PLACEBOS: Positive Psychological Effect of AAS Placebos PROBIOTICS: Why They Don't Always Work PROTEIN SHOTS: Scam - Mostly Collagen RED MACA: May Reverse Prostatic Hypertrophy ROYAL JELLY: May Protect Testes From AAS Damage TAURINE: May Protect Testes From AAS Damage TOMATIDINE & URSOLIC ACID: Potent Anabolic Fat-Burning Plant Derivatives

Practices PROTEIN TIMING: Potential Strategies Assessed HIIT: Superior To Moderate Intensity Cardio GLYCAEMIC INDEX: Uniquely Varies Between Different People STRETCHING: Of Antagonist May Increase Reps 20-30% TRAINING: Older Guys Gain Mass And Strength Surprisingly Fast VERY-HIGH PROTEIN: Minimal Effect on Body Composition in Weightlifters POSTURE: 'Alpha' Stance Could Boost Test, Lower Cortisol INTERMITTENT FASTING: Several Studies And Reviews EXERCISE: 2-3 Hours Daily Provides Optimal Health Benefits INTENSIVE EXERCISE: Superior to Moderate Exercise & Increases Lifespan VOLUME IN TRAINING: Effect on Hypertrophy and Health Outcomes NUTRITION TIMING: ISSN Position Stand

General Health ALCOHOL & SUGAR HARMS: And Why A Calorie Is Not A Calorie DIETARY FATS: The Basics - With Articles, Diagrams & Discussion FAT, CHOLESTEROL & SUGARS: Some General Discussion PFAS: Cooking, Packaging & Fabric Surface Treatment Raises Bodyfat PROCESSED FOODS: How Harmful Are They? VEGETABLE FATS: Substituting Saturated Fats For Veg Fats Potentially Harmful

Other Discussions YOUR FIRST AAS CYCLE: A Beginner's Guide PEPTIDE RECONSTITUTION: Basic Instructions GHRH, GHRPs & GH-FRAG: The Basics WHAT'S AN ESTER?: Some General Discussion GYNO DISCUSSION: Some Thoughts, Diagrams & Studies OLD SCHOOL: Thoughts on Estradiol & Testosterone HALF-LIFE TABLES: For Common AAS Esters BPC-157: An Introduction TENDON INJURIES: Collection Of Studies & Discussion INSULIN & BODYBUILDING: Fundamentals, Diagrams & Discussion OXYMETHOLONE: Some Thoughts & Discussion STOP FRONTLOADING: Why You Shouldn't Kickstart An AAS Cycle

Interesting Articles BIG DEAD BODYBUILDERS: by Chris Colucci in T-Nation HOW WE GROW: Anabolic Signalling Mechanisms by Adam Tzur in Strengtheory REALISTIC TRAINING GOALS: Calculator To Determine Your Potential Gains INTERMITTENT FASTING & AUTOPHAGY: Explained by John Kiefer EXPLANATION OF INTERMITTENT FASTING: From Examine.com

Useful Websites ERGO-LOG: Excellent Database of Ergogenics Research STRONGER BY SCIENCE: Science-Based Articles from Nutrition to Training ANTHONY ROBERTS: A Potted Assortment of Studies and Analysis BODY RECOMPOSITION: Lyle McDonald's Website - Various Articles and Analysis WEDINOS: Government Drug Testing - Some Old Steroid Results EXAMINE.COM: Science-Based Supplement Review Encyclopaedia STEROIDCALC: Plot Your Cycle - Pharmacokinetics PUBMED: Your Starting Point For Most Science Info Gathering

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[Genetic Freak]

What a great idea, and probably long overdue for this forum considering its primary function is harm reduction, I'll contribute where I can, and hope Pharmbiak will jump on board also..

 

[emptynest]

Here is a link to a harm reduction steroid testing site.

https://anaboliclab.com/

 

[CFC]

Here is a link to a harm reduction steroid testing site.

https://anaboliclab.com/

Thanks for the link. How much do you trust that site? I've had a cursory glance through some of their analyses, and not a single one was significantly underdosed, contaminated, or containing a product other than that stated on the label.

This stands in very stark contrast to the findings of the government run WEDINOS project in Wales, UK, where the majority of AAS sent in by bodybuilders were found to be incorrectly labelled or outright fraud.

 

[emptynest]

Thanks for the link. How much do you trust that site? I've had a cursory glance through some of their analyses, and not a single one was significantly underdosed, contaminated, or containing a product other than that stated on the label.

This stands in very stark contrast to the findings of the government run WEDINOS project in Wales, UK, where the majority of AAS sent in by bodybuilders were found to be incorrectly labelled or outright fraud.

I've looked a little deeper and there have definitely been some products that came up at wrong dosage or even bunk. The project is crowd funded and put together by Millard Baker, owner of thinksteroids.com
I think it's legit, from what I can tell.

 

[CFC]

I've looked a little deeper and there have definitely been some products that came up at wrong dosage or even bunk. The project is crowd funded and put together by Millard Baker, owner of thinksteroids.com
I think it's legit, from what I can tell.

Thanks mate. I'm always a little dubious of steroid testing from bodybuilding boards, given the potential rewards for any company whose gear comes out with a nice label of approval. I had products from a few of those brands tested in a German lab (and some others not yet analysed) some years back and every single one of them contained contaminants or were not as stated.

I'll put the link up with an advisory for now.

 

[emptynest]

fair enough, you really never know what is going on behind the scenes. Thinksteroids is not a source board and as a whole have always been very critical of sources. If there was ever a forum that was trustworthy in this regard it would be meso.

 

[emptynest]

not sure if youve seen this, but I find it a handy tool for laying out a cycle and timing for PCT.
http://www.steroidcalc.com/

 

[CFC]

not sure if youve seen this, but I find it a handy tool for laying out a cycle and timing for PCT.
http://www.steroidcalc.com/

Hey thanks good find. We used to have steroidplot but that site went down a while back.

 

[emptynest]

another testing facility coming to the UK? http://chemclarity.com/

 

[CFC]

another testing facility coming to the UK? http://chemclarity.com/

That looks very promising indeed mate! Great find, hopefully everything turns out to be legit when it's fully up and running.

 

[Cashgarden]

Thanks again. Extremely pertinent information here for many.