Whether it’s 300 lbs and under 12% body fat, or it’s 210 and 6% body fat, every one of us has an image in our head on what the finish product should look like. We work out hard and do unGodly diets. We lift until it hurts, and then we lift some more. I have pushed aside everything including dates to go and lift. It becomes an obsession at times. So why do we do it?

I think we are this way from birth , we don’t know it until the first weight is lifted. Once it is there is no turning back, we are weight junkies, going as far as taking steroids to strive for perfection. The purest does it for themselves, no one else. Others strive for women’s attention, but it is not there fault! 

What happens when we reach our goal, well we celebrate for a brief moment, flex in the mirror for a while, and then maybe a pic or 200. Then we move on to our next goal. This never ends, I don’t believe Ronnie Coleman ever said I am big enough, nope , the drive for your perfect physique is that of an addiction, whether it’s crack or heroin,  its just as intense ( not trying to down play these serious addictions ).

We chase this image like our lives depended on it, and do nothing but fall short because behind every goal is another one, and we all fall short , whether your Dexter Jackson or me Dr. S ( some may fall shorter then others ), we will all fail. But don’t  fool yourself, that won’t stop me from waking up tomorrow and starting all over again. We do because we know we will fail, we do it for health, we do it for the hell of it.  We do it for the LOVE OF LIFTING.

That’s where my head is right now, so thanks for reading. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments at drs@steroidslive.com.

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As a favor to me , a fellow blogger and MD ,  wrote an article on abscesses and how to avoid such. I figured this would be a good topic you, the readers.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

How Does an Abscess Develop and How can I Fight it?

An abscess is a collection or aggregation of pus on a cavity most commonly on the skin. Abscesses can actually develop in different areas on the skin and even inside the body. For serious abscesses, an operation may be necessary to drain out the pus. The pus is a think fluid that contains dead tissue, bacteria and white blood cells. Usually, an abscess is caused by bacterial infection. Not all bacterial infections result in the aggregation of pus.

Bacteria that make toxins tend to result in the formation of pus since the toxins may damage the body’s tissues. When bacteria produce toxins, the body’s defense mechanism fights the bacteria. As a result of this body’s reaction (i.e. its fight against bacteria), some tissues die. A cavity forms and starts to fill with pus. As the infection continues, the cavity may become bigger.

Abscesses may also be caused by small breaks or wounds in the skin. Some fungi may also cause abscesses. Individuals with weak immune systems are more prone to abscesses than others who have a healthy immune system.

There is no distinguishing characteristic on patients who get abscesses. Many skin abscesses can occur in healthy people. Aside from bacterial infection, there are usually no fundamental causes of abscesses. Once an abscess disappears after treatment, no further problems occur. Some abscesses may heal by themselves. It is normal for a scar to form once the (skin) abscess has healed. For large skin abscesses, the pus may be drained via a local operation that incises the top of the skin for the pus to drain. The more serious forms of abscesses, such as the ones that form inside the body, may be removed only via an operation. The operating techniques depend on the location of the abscess.

An small abscess on the skin may heal by itself since the pus would eventually burst out. However, abscesses inside the body should be taken seriously and one should at once consult a doctor for the removal of the abscess.

Abscesses can be prevented by strengthening the body’s immune system. One way to do this is to take the proper doses of antioxidants. One of the strongest antioxidants is vitamin C, which even helps increase the cells ability to fight cancer. Food that are rich in this nutrient are very much recommended for strengthening the immune system. Other important antioxidants are vitamin E and carotenoids.

Vitamin E strengthens body cells to fight infection while carotenoids strengthen the body by producing lymphocytes, or cells that fight infection. A good source of carotenoids are red, yellow, and orange fruits and vegetables. A diet of with high vegetable and fiber content helps in strengthening the body and not just one’s immune system. Some people have also had success with colloidal silver which you can find a link below to “more helpful information” there it tells their experience.

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Well I have been doing this blogging thing now for 8-9 months, and to be honest I kind of hit the wall, I had nothing to write about that was worth reading ( even though some of the stuff I write really isn’t readable ). So I thought this might be a good time to tell you about myself.

I grew up in a rough neighborhood in a not so large city. Growing up was fun but tough, I love Spanish food and Spanish women, but that is a whole other topic…. So I was always an over achiever , but never got to far because I was a grade A screw up. I was a soccer superstar in an area where no one gave a dam or even knew we had a team. I guess my point is that its not over until its over ( look at my profession now).

I started lifting at 14, i was always a chubby little bastard so lifting helped that ( well kind of ), so I did it as often as possible. I remember taking a 50 minute long bus ride to lift, and I was dedicated.Its funny now because I bitch if I have to drive 5 minutes now.

This where my determination is needed. My genetics hold me back like no other force, for this purpose , my genetics happen to be my kryptonite and unfortunately it happens to reside inside of me. Even at the pinnacle of my soccer career I never had a six pack. I did have a flat stomach but nothing more. I am blessed with good strength, but it seems my strongest muscles are also my less profound looking ones. I have shoulders that have always been exceptionally strong, but aren’t very big.  Well my biceps , are weak and small so I am screwed there too, well small in compared to the rest of me.

So I train like an animal , and continue to do so sometimes with what seems to be little to no gains. The only thing that keeps me there is the possibility of  getting to that place one day. I want a simple build  between 215-230 around 5 or 6 % body fat. I have hit 10 % a few times in the last few years, only to give up after severe frustration. The last 4% is always the hardest, and even though I know this, I am human, so I am fallible. We all are. My point is I am 29, and I am in better shape then I was 6 years ago. Anyone can do it, any fat lazy bastard sitting on his couch right now can do it, and it doesn’t start with steroids. No , not what so ever,  it starts with hard work.

I know I say this a lot but if your not willing to work hard steroids will not do it for you. It does give you the ability, but if the effort isn’t there then neither will be the muscle, maybe some water.  The journey needs to start with a boat load of hard work , and when you have reached that point, only then is steroids a feasible option.

So I sit here ,  after a shitty start and a lot of procrastination, I became a hard worker, got through several years of school, and still have that same drive in the gym, maybe more so now.

Please feel free to contact me with any question or comments you may have at drs@steroidslive.com .

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So another UG lab goes down in Texas, what a big F’ ‘ ing surprise.  why are we even reading  this stuff, how stupid would you have to be to continue to produce steroids, when known friends were arrested. I recall about 8-9 months ago AR and others predicting that Texas would be hit hard again. And here we are, a few week removed from operation Juicey Phruit , and here we are , talking about another bust. It amazes me the level of intelligence it takes to be clueless enough to get caught now.

These are the people we entrust to make quality products. I am however tired of this though. When was the last time you heard of a wide scale raid of Crack houses like this, or of sweat shops. Well right now that’snot the big thing in the news, and most politicians only want to be involved with the notable issue. I saw a ad on TV today about Chris Dodd and how he is here for the people, which  is true, those who received those mega bonuses from our hard earned tax money were people, they just weren’t us. So it is correct, he is for people, people that put huge amounts of money in his pocket, which to be honest I can’t do. SO funny enough , we should call the dirt bag MOD’s that steal from there friends, politicians from now on…..

I had a thought, I know scary right, but this idea was to make the position of politician, a non paying job and lets see who really wants to help this country. Well we can start by the halt of wasting millions of dollar to have irrelevant raids like operation Juicey Phruit, and Raw Deal. Ok then we take back all the money those scum bag CEO’s misused and vacationed with. Then we take all the bribe money all the interest groups have kicked up to the politicians , over say  the last ten years, and I beat we would have a much more balanced economy. And I didn’t even start to talk about many other corrupt areas.

So, for the exceptionally stupid, lets recap, making, selling , lookingat steroids in Texas is BAD. Continuing to produce them even after a major bust where 4 out of 5 will snitch, is really, really BAD.  I do have one challenge for these brainiacs that requested these bust, show me the stats that show the crime rate going down since these busts. Oh ya, they arrested tax paying, overall good citizens. I guess that’s that.

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I have been thinking a lot lately, and I have read a ton of hate threads about AR and a few of my other friends I associate with . I also thought about how my lack of posting of late has caused a dip in my readers, and all this combined into today’s post. The purpose of what we do. Most upstanding MOD’s , bloggers, and Vet’s , don’t get paid for their effort. They do it for the love of the game. Now the ironic thing is the dirt bag members take kick backs and bribes , so the scumbags do get paid while the honest don’t. This is why it is quite easy to see why most go to the dark side.

Anthony Roberts may have quite a few enemies, but he is an honest man, though many will say so, but only people who he has exposed. Or people that worship the people he exposed. Even when these people are proved wrong none are man enough to come forward and admit such. What does that show you, well first of all they are not honorable people. I admit when I am wrong, and don’t get me wrong no one is perfect. I have seen a list of why AR is not knowledgeable about steroids, because his name is really Connors, because his Rugby Team was not recognized by NCAA, and because he lives in his parents basement, none of which proves a thing about his central knowledge on steroids. Ok if you don’t like him fine, not a big deal, but at least be fair . He does a lot of good , that he doesn’t earn a cent for.

Aaron Singerman is another very honorable, who spends countless time spent trying to help and educate. Even if you help one person free of charge, you have made a difference, so for the men who do it day in and day out, and get no real reward other then satisfaction. You have many people out there that do a bunch of good but do more harm then needed, and it seems to be greed. I am not a rich man by any means, not even close, but my self respect is not for sale, nor should anyone else.

My point being is that before we can get steroids reduced to a class V drug or get it legalized , we need to clean up our own mess. If your loyalty is to scum , you are scum and will fall with them. Just because they are knowledgeable doesn’t make them respectable.

Please feel free to contact me at drs@steroidslive.com .

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I know its been quite a while since the last time I really ranted about a topic. So when I woke up this morning ( late I mind you ) I was in a great mood. Got an e-mail from a buddy, that will bow down to me when I hit 5 wheels ( yes Supy I mean you ) , and I got an e-mail about penis enlargement ( not really my thing ). Then I start reading an e-mail from a very well known forum, and he even gave me his handle and password. So as he requested I searched out a few threads, and to my  dismay he was right. Also a very unethical PM threatening him with harm if he bashed a certain source. Now I would love to disclose the douche bag and his source, but I got better plans for this one before I show the world , because I have a feeling I can get deeper into this, and can call out more involved.

So this is another disgrace, in a culture that has to been hidden because of the stigma attached. So why would anyone that loves this culture, bring more dirt into our house. I know some feel they are so important to the cause that they feel that their owed. I have to say emphatically that there isn’t a single figure within our world that we couldn’t afford to lose. That is why some of these so called steroid Gods , need to be explained such. This is the base of all issues, some of these people ( authors, veterans, MOD’s, Admin’s, etc ) need to remember that it is the 85 %, the recreational steroid user that makes this world turn.  Because if this , they need to look out for that 85%, so when they take bribes and embellish the truth for sources, they aren’t doing such.

So, I am here to listen to all complaints , where you feel you were screwed over or manipulated by any well known member of this world. I promise that if I can help I will, and I will put it out there regardless of the threats… I am here for you , the true members of this community.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact me at drs@steroidslive.com , thank you.

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I know we all stumble our way into wanting to use steroids in different ways and for different reasons. And the same  goes for how we plan such activities, some young foolish morons rush into it, grab whatever they can get and wonder why things went wrong. Then there are the lazy ones that want it done for them , so they ask everyone, and refuse to do research. This is the worst to me, they are intelligent enough to know the dangers, but decided to ignore them. This group is also mostly responsible for the ignorant myths , and rumors. The are what I like to call The Short Cut Fuck Ups, they want the quick fix, do a bunch of steroids but don’t work hard. They then have the nerve to bitch about their gains, and blame everything except the responsible party, THEMSELVES.

I know this one guy on a forum I frequent, and this kid is the typical SCFU’s, he did his first cycle and all he did was complain, I’m not growing, I can’t eat anymore, the steroids might be fake. Then to defend himself he will tell the group he is doing everything he is suppose to. Then come to find out, he was lifting 3 days a week, only eating 2 or 3 meals a day, and was sleeping properly. He wanted to gain like 40 pounds, doing nothing, and thought this shortcut would do it. Well my friends, it hasn’t, and he is attempting his third cycle and each has gone horrible, and he has gotten NO WHERE. The funny thing is he still hasn’t learned his lesson.

He is the point of this post, he is the reason why I will explain how it should be done. Steroids are not a shortcut, they are a means to allow your body to catch up with your dedication. Without heart you gain nothing!!!!!

Step 1 Research

I mean real research, you need to spend at least 4-6 months doing your homework. Read everything you can find from knowledgeable authors ( that’s always debatable which are but) read all of them you can,  listen to what they all agree about, that is where the truth normally surfaces. On a side note, contact me if you ever need books to do such research, I can send you in  the right direction. The key is to know the dangers possible, and the warning signs. It is also very important to know what you are putting in your body, you wouldn’t let your Plumber prescribe your medicine when your sick would you? Well some might but that’s not the point. Like G.I. Joe always said ” Knowing Is Half The Battle” and he is a real American hero.

Step 2 Questions

I recommend for this step find a good forum to ask the questions, this can be done for step 1 also, but whichever is fine. This is the time to ask questions, where you have a basic knowledge base but need clarification on certain points you may not be sure on. I can’t stress this enough, do not listen to some guy in your gym who swears he is an expert, if you do your research and he still seems like an expert maybe, but the forum is the safe route. Normally the MOD”s are the people to seek out, but most veterans are good to listen to, just avoid anyone that pushes a source on you, not a good practice.

Step 3 Blood Work

Before you even order a single thing, go see your doctor get a Physical and get your blood work done to make sure your in perfect health before you start a cycle. This is imperative, though if done properly they are pretty much safe, it could make a current issue worse, so be safe.

Step 4  Legit  Sources

It is estimated that 90 + % are fake or scammers, this is where a good forum comes in to play, they can help you weed out the fake ones. It is very important to know the source is reliable, God only knows what they put in the fake stuff, just too much of a chance to take. Know what you are doing and know who you are dealing with. Never , EVER Western Union more the $999 , it brings attention to you. And never go with a source that seem too good to be true. Too cheap, don’t do it. They say they will front you, don’t do it. If a member of the forum says he can send it to you, don’t do it. Its common sense that can save you a lot of money.

Lastly, educated assumptions are needed to safely attempt a cycle, so prepare yourself like you do for any other major event. I have watched too many idiots ruin everything for the regular guy that just wants to improve himself. We are responsible for our own actions so think first…….

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by Buffness at GymJunkies.com, very good info on Thyroid, read up.

Take a minute and look around your house, apartment, dorm room or prison cell. If you’ve been involved in the iron game long enough, you’ll probably have dozens of informational guides scattered around: books, copies of T-mag, your nutrition and training logs, a worn out VHS tape of Pumping Iron, a pair of lacy panties that are, for some inexplicable reason, stuck to the ceiling… no wait, that’s my apartment. Nevermind.
So why not add a handbook about one of your favorite glands to your collection? After all, the ol’ thyroid gland is pretty darned important. In this handbook, I’ll give you a rundown on thyroid function and a few related areas. Why is this so important? Well, the thyroid plays a huge role in your endeavor to get that lean look. If your thyroid levels aren’t optimal, losing fat can be one hell of a challenge. But it goes even further than that because the thyroid hormones play important roles throughout the body.
So, after you finish reading this, print it out with that handy-dandy new text feature our web gurus have provided. Use that good, glossy paper too, you know, the kind you use to print off naked pics. After you’ve it printed out, store it along with your most prized bodybuilding possessions. Here we go!
The Big Picture
Just so you know, the thyroid gland is located just below the larynx. It’s responsible for the release of both T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine). If your thyroid gland is inactive for one reason or another, your metabolic rate could drop as much as 40% below normal (hypothyroidism). On the other hand, an excess of thyroid hormone can increase your metabolic rate by 60 to 100% above normal (hyperthyroidism).
So how are these thyroid hormones synthesized in the body? Glad you asked. In order to form thyroid hormones, you need two very important raw materials, one being tyrosine and the other being iodide. A large glycoprotein called thyroglobulin contains a lot of the tyrosine within it. It then allows oxidized iodine to enter within the thyroglobulin where iodine binds to some of the tyrosine. This is called the iodination of tyrosine. This process causes the formation of monoiodotyrosine and then forms diodotyrosine. Then the diodotyrosine couples with another diodotyrosine, forming a thyroxine molecule. Just think of it like this, di(2) plus di(2) equals T(4). Clear as mud? Good, let’s move on.
The same thing occurs in the formation of triiodothyronine (T3), except it in this case, one of the monoiodotyrosine molecules couples with one of the diodotyrosine molecules. Essentially, the difference between the two is simply the addition or lack of an iodine molecule. Remember, this occurs within the thyroglobulin molecule. Once this has happened and the T3 and T4 (mostly T4) have been formed, the glycoprotein molecules are stored in the follicles of the thyroid.
So, now what happens? Well, when some type of situation occurs in which you need to increase thyroid hormone levels in the blood, your hypothalamus secretes Thyroid Releasing Hormone(TRH), which in turn causes the pituitary to release Thyroid Stimulating Hormone(TSH). TSH “breaks down” the thyroglobulin in the follicles and causes the release of the hormones into the bloodstream.
When thyroid levels get too high, a negative feedback occurs to both TRH and TSH, thus reducing the amount of thyroid hormone that’s secreted. When thyroid levels are too low, then TRH and TSH increase, thus increasing thyroid hormone levels. This is all part of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis.
I should also note that very little T3 is actually secreted, and in fact, most of the active T3 that affects various tissues (liver, kidney, and others) is formed via the deiodination of T4 by an enzyme(deiodinase) in the tissues themselves. In other words, the enzyme rips off an iodine molecule from T4, forming T3. This again occurs with T3 to form diiodothyronine or T2, but we’ll talk more about that later.
In the following sections, I’m going to go over each thyroid hormone and give you some brief facts. I’ll do this quickly, as we have more important things to discuss.
L-thyroxine (T4)
This drug is normally used as a replacement therapy in congenital or acquired hypothyroidism and it’s also used to suppress TSH in cases where a person is suffering from hyperthyroidism. It’s released in a 20/1 ratio in respect to T3. T4 is less potent than T3, metabolically speaking, and has a half life of six to seven days in euthyroid humans. (That’s where a person’s thyroid gland is enlarged but it’s not associated with inflammation or cancer. Also called goiter.) The brand name of T4, when it’s bought from the pharmacy, is Synthroid.
L-triiodothyronine (T3)
This drug is also used to treat hypothyroidism and is even used to determine if someone has hyperthyroidism. It’s said to be three to five times more metabolically potent than T4 and has a half-life of £ 2.5 days. Brand names are usually Cytomel or Cynomel. The usual dosages used to treat hypothyroidism are 5 to 25 mcg daily and gradually increasing the dosage to 60 to 75 mcg daily. Some people need as much as 100 mcg daily — 20 to 25 mcg of T3 is approximately the same as 100 mcg of T4.
Everything You Want to Know about Thyroid Hormones (And I Do Mean Everything!
Thyroid hormones exert their effects upon most organ systems and also play a role in development. They increase oxygen consumption and therefore the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). They also increase the metabolism of all macronutrients, carbohydrates, lipids, and protein. T3 increases aerobic mitochondria function or respiration, but another thyroid hormone, T2 may actually be responsible for this action.
So, why would bodybuilders want to use thyroid hormones? Simple, they increase the rate at which lipids are oxidized. Hence, more lipid oxidation and less body fat. Sounds great, huh? The problem? Well, thyroid hormones, more specifically T3, also increase protein oxidation. Still, the body ultimately wants to hold on to muscle tissue so you end up losing fat at a greater ratio than muscle.
This has been demonstrated in lab studies involving healthy human males. In one study, seven healthy men were given a low dose of T3 for 63 days and body composition measurements were taken during this time. At six weeks, there was an average weight loss in about a 3/1 ratio in favor of fat mass. (1) So, in essence, for every three pounds of fat, you’ll lose around one pound of muscle. Not too bad. Of course, these guys weren’t following bodybuilding routines, nor were they trying to hold on to muscle tissue by eating large amounts of proteins.
Another way to attenuate these negative effects on muscle tissue is to use anabolic steroids. One study made a great case for this practice. Ten healthy males were given 50 mcg of T3 per day for 28 days. Six of them received a 200 mg/week injection of Testosterone enanthate while the other four received a placebo. Those that received the Testosterone injection saw no loss of lean body mass.(2)
I guess that if you really want to be a “thyroid expert,” you should know what else thyroid hormones do. To name just a few things, they play a role in mood, cognitive function, development and growth as a child, and even your blood profile. They decrease LDL levels and even potentiate the effects of adrenergic hormones on lipolysis.(3,4) T3 has even been shown to cause a five-fold increase in the amount of beta 3-adrenergic receptors in white adipose tissue. (The stuff that covers your muscle.) (5) This increase in beta-3 number means that it can increase the effectiveness of norephedrine and ephedrine.
In order to have hopes of controlling these hormones, you need to know exactly what things can affect them. For instance, growth hormone can increase the conversion of T4 to T3. Beta agonists, like norephedrine and ephedrine, may also increase the conversion of T4 to T3. (6,7) The amount of carbohydrates in your diet can have a profound effect, too. It seems that, depending on the person, anywhere from 50 to 120 grams of carbs are needed in order to prevent the decline in T3 during a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Any lower than that, and T3 plummets substantially.(8,9,10) It’s likely this effect is simply dependent on glucose levels in the blood. (11)
I know some of you may be thinking that if you simply provide more substrates (iodine and tyrosine) then you could possibly increase thyroid hormone levels. Unfortunately, this just isn’t so. While dieting, taking in extra tyrosine could possibly provide some support, but iodine will actually have negative effects even while on a low-carb diet. (12)
Enter 3,5-diiodo-L-thyronine (T2)
This derivative of T3 was once thought to be inactive. In fact, most doctors and pharmacists (no offense to my brothers and sister who are involved in those fields) aren’t up to date on the latest research, so they continue to believe what some textbook from 1972 says. The fact is, T2 is indeed very active in terms of metabolic effects.
How do I know? Well, check this out. It’s been shown to increase hepatic oxygen consumption by about 30%. The authors of the study discovered that out of T4 and T3, only T2 was active in stimulating rapid hepatic oxygen consumption. They concluded that it acts rapidly and directly through activation of the mitochondria.(13)
In another study, T3 and T2 were compared in terms of Resting Metabolism (RM) and on the oxidative capacity of tissues that are metabolically active (liver, muscle tissue, brown adipose tissue or BAT, and heart). What they found was that T2 had a dose-dependent effect which increased RM and oxidative capacity. They found the greatest response to T2 was in liver and in BAT, which is exactly what you’d want, if fighting fat was a main concern. The effects again occurred rapidly and independent of protein synthesis. They stated that their results suggested isomers like T2 could be direct mediators of thyroid hormone regulation on energy metabolism.(14,15)
Yet another study also found increased hepatic oxidative capacity and thought that it was due to a direct action upon the mitochondria by T2.(16) Other studies had similar findings.(17,1 And yet another study showed the same thing: increased oxidative capacity and energy expenditure, causing them to deduce that T2 and T3 displayed similar effects.(19) T2 was also shown to have a similar effect to that of T3 on lipid metabolism with T2 actually doing a little better in some tissue.(20)
Okay, so it works in animals you say. What about humans? Although there isn’t a huge amount of research in humans, some does exist. By the way, everyone, here’s an inside tip about product development in the supplement industry. If you want to come up with something new and effective, chances are there isn’t a limitless amount of research on the compound. If there were, some drug company would have put it on the market already!
Anyhow, in one study, using human mononuclear blood cells, they found that T2 increased the rate of respiration significantly. (21) So, the efficacy appears to have been established. Can it significantly inhibit TSH like T3 and T4? Well, the studies are somewhat conflicting, but one thing seems to be prevalent amongst them all. That is, TSH inhibition isn’t nearly as severe with T2 as it is with T3.
One study showed that T2 is 13% less inhibitory on TSH levels, as compared to T3. (22) In yet another study, T3 and T2 suppressed TSH to similar levels; however, it took 15 mcg/100g body weight per day of T3 to accomplish this, while it took a whopping 200 mcg/100g body weight per day of T2 to accomplish the same thing. This means it took about 13 times more T2 to exert the same effect on TSH as T3. (23)
One last study. When researchers administered 100 ug/Kg of T3 and 800-1600 ug/Kg of T2 the following occurred: T3 rapidly decreased serum TSH levels within minimal levels after 24 hours. Seventy-two hours after application, TSH levels were still significantly lower than control levels. As far as the T2, TSH levels were transiently reduced and reached their lowest point at 24 hours and increased afterwards. Basal levels were reached 72 hours after an application.
What they found after analyzing the data was that there seemed to be a trend for a dose-dependent (meaning, the higher the dosage, the more TSH was inhibited) suppression of TSH by T2 which did not reach statistical significance. That means it didn’t do it to a significant degree with the dosages used.
Furthermore, it appears as though it took 100 times more T2 than T3 to finally exert the same amount of TSH inhibition. Even using 400 times more T2 than T3, it appears that T3 only allows TSH to be inhibited to just a slight degree less than T2.(24)
One Last Thing
I’ve recently been asked this same question by at least a dozen people. Since using T3 can cause a state of hyperthyroidism that will increase muscle catabolism (amongst other things), will T2 do the same? My answer is that it’s possible it could, to some small degree. It would probably take large doses, taken for prohibitively long times, and even then the amount would be much, much less than you might encounter while using T3.
Still, to be safe, I think you should be using something to offset the possibility, however remote, of muscle catabolism. Obviously, continue exercising (duh!. Secondly, eat the “prescribed” amount of protein, which is 1.5 grams per pound (or at least 1 gram per pound) of bodyweight.
And, if your dad is a renegade pharmacist or doctor, you could even use some sort of anabolic concurrently. I don’t care which. Anything. Testosterone, trenbolone, boldenone, stanozolol, or if you want to go the legal route, Nandrosol, Androsol, Methoxy-7, or Tribex-500.
I’ve tried to present some of the evidence to you as best as possible. Again, I think you should make your own decision. Will I use it? Yep. I’m going to give it a go and compare its effects to that of T3 myself. I’m 100% sure it’ll work, but I’m going to have my TSH monitored and I’m going to compare the two using similar dosing regimens.
Looking at it objectively, however, I think you’ll see which is better. These are exciting times in this industry, aren’t they? Good luck and train hard.
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2. Zachwieja JJ, et al. “Testosterone administration preserves protein balance but not muscle strength during 28 days of bed rest.” J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1999 Jan;84(1):207-12
3. Berne, Robert M, et al. Physiology 4th ed., 1998.
4. Muller MJ, Seitz HJ. “Thyroid hormone action on intermediary metabolism. Part II: Lipid metabolism in hypo- and hyperthyroidism.” Klin Wochenschr 1984 Jan 16;62(2):49-55
5. Rubio A, et al. “Thyroid hormone and norepinephrine signaling in brown adipose tissue. II: Differential effects of thyroid hormone on beta 3-adrenergic receptors in brown and white adipose tissue.” Endocrinology 1995 Aug;136(8):3277-84
6. Chambers JB, et al. “The effects of propanolol on thyroxine metabolism and triiodothyronines production in man.” J Clin Pharmacol 1982; 22: 110-16
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Subject: An Open Letter to the International Federation of BodyBuilders Pro
Division (IFBB), and the National Physique Committee (NPC), on the Recent
Federal Indictment of NPC Texas Chairperson Lee Thompson on Steroid
Conspiracy Charges

An Open Letter to the International Federation of BodyBuilders Pro Division (IFBB), and the National Physique Committee (NPC), on the Recent FederalIndictment of NPC Texas Chairperson Lee Thompson on Steroid Conspiracy
Charges

Dear Jim Manion, Scott Lyons, Brad Craig, Miles Nuessle, Chad Nicholls, Jon Lindsay, Steve O’Brien, Jeff Taylor, Darrin Montanari, Jerry Montanari, Todd Howe, Pete Fancher, Peter Potter, Patrick Sporer, Tyrone Felder, Cindy Lee, Greg Wright, Chuck Sanow, Ed Sanders, Ernest Bea, Sandy Riedinger, Luke Tesvich, Dave Follansbee, Rich Siegelman, Will Dabish, Christine Bongiovanni, Don Hollis, Rick Kasten, Steve Karr, John Kemper, Clark
Sanchez, James Rockell, Steve Weinberger, Mike Valentino, Rick Bayardi, Eileen Luis, Ron Smith, Gary Udit, Maggie Blanchard, Tres Bennett, Roger McConnell, Lee Thompson, Steve Schmall, Marvin Chappell, Al Modrzejewski:

The Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 1990 criminalized the non-medical use of anabolic steroids (AAS) for the purpose of improving muscle strength, body composition and physical appearance. Bodybuilders who use anabolic steroids for physique enhancement have since faced the possibility of arrest and
prosecution if caught in possession of steroids even for merely personal use. This has had disastrous effects on gainfully-employed, otherwise law-abiding individuals who have been arrested and prosecuted under federal
steroid laws. The stigma and loss of reputation associated with federal drug charges persist even when charges are dismissed or downgraded.

The use of anabolic steroids in competitive bodybuilding is, by all accounts, widespread and pervasive. Not surprisingly, numerous individuals associated with the network of competitive bodybuilding, including IFBB/NPC
competitors, have been entered into the criminal justice system due to their alleged involvement with AAS. The IFBB/NPC has been conspicuously silent on the increasing number of bodybuilders, personal trainers, and gym owners specifically targeted by overzealous prosecutors.

The recent arrest
<http://www.mesomorphosis.com/blog/2009/06/02/npc-texas-chairman-lee-thompso
n-indicted-on-federal-steroid-conspiracy-charges/>  and indictment of NPC Texas Chairperson Lee Thompson on federal anabolic steroid conspiracy charges presented an opportunity for the IFBB/NPC to publicly criticize
existing steroid laws and the application of those laws in a modern-day witch-hunt. Regrettably, IFBB/NPC official(s) instead may have attempted to cover up and suppress the information. When the attempted deception was
embarrassingly exposed, matters were made worse when the public disclosure of the truth was maligned. The IFBB/NPC failed to recognize that the real enemy is NOT the disclosure of the truth BUT the flawed anabolic steroid law enforcement policy that unfairly affects those involved.

The IFBB/NPC leadership has gone to great lengths to maintain the illusion that anabolic steroids are not an issue in competitive bodybuilding. Discussion of the existence of AAS in the IFBB/NPC is strictly prohibited.
Any connection between competitors’ steroid-related legal problems and IFBB/NPC sanctioned contests is not permitted. The IFBB/NPC has even revoked press credentials for writer(s) who have violated these unwritten rules.

It is time for the IFBB/NPC to embrace honesty and confront the reality of steroid use in the IFBB/NPC. The IFBB/NPC should openly address the steroid witch-hunt that has affected many IFBB/NPC competitors (and at least one top IFBB/NPC official). The IFBB/NPC needs to speak out against the mainstream
steroid hysteria and the war on steroids that have demonized and criminalized the use of AAS for bodybuilding and physique enhancement.

Hopefully, the IFBB/NPC will act, not only to protect its own, but to also protect the legal and physical well-being of the hundreds of athletes who participate in IFBB/NPC sanctioned contests. Such an agenda would include
steroid law reform and steroid harm reduction. Competent and forward-thinking leadership is required to transform the perception of the IFBB/NPC from an organization that hypocritically and distrustfully
addresses the AAS issue to one that candidly and credibly addresses AAS use.

Respectfully yours,

Millard Baker

Founder, MESO-Rx

http://www.mesomorphosis.com <http://www.mesomorphosis.com/> 

I believe Millard and I are on the same page here, something has to change for anything to change. Actions are required and there will be risks, but the rewards out weigh them all.

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Faced with the idea of being just another UG Lab or to step forward in to unknown prominence, the company known as Asia Pharma , took steps to tighten up the labs and bring everything to specification. Not an easy or cheap thing to do.  So when I was offered with a sample trial of this fine company I jumped at the chance, while still informing that my self respect it still intake , so if it is not of high quality, I will tell all the truth.

So I was given quite an array of  Test , I brought in a few friends to help sample the Medical Grade ( Thailand ) anabolics. Me , I retain water too easily, so Prop it was, while I handed off the longer esters to my leaner friends. So the trial began, coming off some very high quality UG lab ( Sciroxx) , I thought it quite the task for Asia Pharma.

I was on my third or forth day, at the same dose as before , that I did feel a slight surge in power. Now it wasn’t huge, but 9 weeks in you don’t expect such a throttle , so it was a good sign. I was also given a small supply of Anavar, very pleased by such I also started that immediately. I have to say that standing from this view point, I have been blessed with good opportunities, much more so then in my early days of use. I can’t remember how many underdosed products I received back then. 

With days of workouts behind me I can honestly say that Asia Pharma is very good quality, and does compare, in my opinion, to that of its Medical Grade counterparts. But what surprised me the most was when I received a phone call a week into it from one of the test subjects, telling me that the Sustanon 250 had already kicked in and it was almost unreal how much so. He ran on for 10 minutes about the quality and how he never thought it would be that good. This was coming from a man with many cycles under his belt. He also has never really gushed over anything other then Tren Acetate.

SO in the end I have been able to find another High Quality Anabolic company, yes they charge more then most, but to be honest I don’t mind spending a few extra bucks to get better grade steroids. I wish them luck on their no endeavor , but I hope they realize that the FDA will never approve  Tren, EQ, or any other non human steroid.  To me all that matters is whether or not they take that extra step to  ensure quality and safety for its consumers. So far so good.

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