Author Archives: henry5th
Doping at the London 2012 Olympics
The Olympics are always a highly-politicized event, with athletes attempting to demonstrate physical superiority over each other through feats of physical prowess. Their performances are recognised not just as individual or team successes, but more-so as representatives of their respective … Continue reading
Does ‘Epistane’ convert to ‘Phera’?
Many will have heard the rumour at, one time or another, that the prohormone/designer steroid “epistane” (also known as havoc, and 17α-methyl-epithiostanol) can convert to “pheraplex” (also known as phera, madol, and desoxymethyltestosterone). Often it’s suggested that epi that is … Continue reading
Designer PDE5 inhibitors, part two
It had been nearly ten years since a PDE5 inhibitor was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men, but quite recently a new drug was added to the short list of … Continue reading
Methyl Stenbolone
Structure: Nomenclature: 2,17α-dimethyl-5α-androsta-1-en-17β-ol-3-one, or 2,17a-Dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androst-1-en-3-one Anabolic/Androgenic Ratio: 660:90-170 vs. methyltestosterone by oral administration. [1] Synonyms: Methyl stenbolone, methyl sten, 17a-methyl-stenbolone, m-sten, ultradrol
Purus Labs/Dark Cyde Supplements Fail FDA Inspection
Details have emerged about last year’s FDA visit to Formulife, Inc. – which included putting them on notice that the “halodrol” and “superdrol” designer steroid compounds in their Halovar and Reign products aren’t actually considered dietary supplements. Who knew? Formulife, … Continue reading
New products from Antaeus Labs and Prototype Nutrition
Antaeus Labs – best known for their innovative designer steroid products Trenazone, Ultradrol, and Mechabol – have just released their new stimulant product Axon. Meanwhile Patrick Arnold’s benchtop brand Prototype Nutrition are preparing to add two new sprays to their … Continue reading
“Herbal viagra” pills may contain viagra or other designer PDE5 inhibitors
An increasing number of dietary supplements sold in the US, UK, and beyond as “sexual enhancement” products are being found to contain prescription medications used to treat male erectile dysfunction, or similar chemical analogues. Often sold in online shops or … Continue reading
Name That Steroid: Round Two
As always, the quiz is just for fun. All the steroids in this round are now Schedule III controlled substances, but were once sold as prohormones/designer steroids. If you know what they are, post your answers in the comments.
A Stronger D-Bol On The Horizon?
The “prohormone” scene is a volatile one, in which the attempts of the regulatory authorities to regulate an intrinsically innovative market seem futile – every time the DEA bans a compound, the supplement companies respond by bringing out something new … Continue reading
Bodybuilding.com CEO fined $500,000 for selling designer steroids
Bodybuilding.com founder and CEO Ryan DeLuca, 34, of Eagle, Idaho, has pled guilty to five misdemeanor counts of introduction and delivery for introduction of misbranded drugs into interstate commerce. As part of the plea, DeLuca agreed to pay a $500,000 … Continue reading
