Normally,

blood glucose and blood insulin levels are not both elevated for any extended period of time as these two chemicals influence each other through a feedback system in the body. In the post-absorptive state, the blood insulin concentration tends to decrease during exercise, allowing the blood glucose to be maintained at or above resting levels and to provide increased energy supplies (fuel) to muscle cells. Following a meal, the blood glucose and amino acid levels rise (the absorptive state) and this triggers an increase in insulin release from the pancreas, driving glucose and amino acids from the blood into cells and maintaining the blood glucose level within a certain physiological (operating)

range.

Androfort-Richt. 10, 25 mg/ml; Gedeon Richter HU

The principle drawback to Anadrol 50 is that it is a 17alpha alkylated compound. Although this design gives it the ability to withstand oral administration, it can be very stressful to the liver. Anadrol 50 is particularly dubious because we require such a high milligram amount per dosage. The difference is great when comparing it to other oral steroids like Dianabol or Winstrol, which have the same chemical alteration. Since they have a slightly higher affinity for the androgen receptor, they are effective in much smaller doses (seen in the 5mg and 2mg tablet strengths). Anadrol 50 has a lower affinity, which

may be why we have a 50mg tablet dosage. For comparison, taking three tablets of Anadrol 50 (150mg) is roughly the equivalent of 30 Dianabol tablets or 75 Winstrol tablets(!). When looking at the medical requirements, the recommended dosage for all ages has been 1 - 5 mg/kg of body weight. This would give a 2201b person a dosage as high as 10 Anadrol 50 tablets (500mg) per day. There should be little wonder why when liver cancer has been linked to steroid use, Anadrol 50 ~ is generally the culprit. Athletes actually never need such a high dosage and will take in the range of only 1-3 tablets per day. Many happily find that one tablet is all they need for exceptional results, and avoid higher

amounts. Cautious users will also limit the intake of this compound to no longer than 4-6 weeks and have their liver enzymes checked regularly with a doctor. Kidney functions may also need to be looked after during longer use, as water retention/high blood pressure can take a toll on the body. Before starting a cycle, one should know to give Anadrol 50 the respect it is due. It is a very powerful drug, but not always a friendly one.

Proviron reduces either levels of estrogen or the effect of estrogen. Thus, it is useful for avoiding gynecomastia, although it probably should not be relied upon as the sole drug for that. It is not hepatotoxic. It has the usual side effects of

anabolic/androgenic steroids, with the added effect that it is particularly prone to cause erections.

Nolvadex C&K comes as a tablet, containing 20 mg Tamoxifen, to take by mouth. Nolvadex C&K tablets are usually taken 1-2 times daily, swallowed whole without chewing, with some liquid during meals.

Bonavar and Fat Loss

Substance: 40mg Nandrolone Phenylpropionate & 60mg Nandrolone Decanoate per ml.

Ephedrine dosage

Masteron (Masterolon 100) - dromostanolonum propionate 2000 mg Vials 20ml 10 mg/ml is a steroid highly valued as a part of a pre contest bodybuilders stack. Masteron (Masteron 100) doesn't aromatize - it can't be converted to estrogen.

Drostanolonum is highly androgenic and a strong anti estrogen with minimal liver toxicity, it is usually used as a part of cutting stacks for the last few weeks of contest preparation, Masteron(Masteron 100) works best in stack with Primobolan, Anavar, Winstrol and Testosterone propinate (Testovis).

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Usage: 500-1000 mg weekly.

Somatotropin HGH / 10vials / original box Description Somatotropin hgh by EuroHormones

Oral Turanabol is an oral steroid which was developed during the early 1960's.

In the United States, tadalafil has Food and Drug Administration approval and became available in December, 2003 as the third impotence pill

after sildenafil (Viagra) and vardenafil (Levitra). Due to its 36-hour effect it is also known as the weekend pill. It should be noted that the drug has not been formally studied in regard to multiple sexual attempts during a 36 hour period.

Viagra is used as needed, so you are not likely to miss a dose.

The anti-estrogenic properties of Proviron© are not unique to this compound. A number of steroids have in fact demonstrated similar activity. Dihydrotestosterone and Masteron (2methyl-dihydrotestosterone) for example have been successfully used as therapies for gynecomastia and breast cancer due to their strong anti-estrogenic effect. It has been suggested that nandrolone

may even lower aromatase activity in peripheral tissues where it is more resistant to estrogen conversion (the most active site of nandrolone aromatization seems to be the liver). The antiestrogenic effect of all of these compounds is presumably caused by their ability to compete with other substrates for binding to the aromatase enzyme. With the aromatase enzyme bound to the steroid, yet being unable to alter it, and inhibiting effect is achieved as it is temporarily blocked from interacting with other hormones.

Use a human insulin rather than an animal insulin preparation if possible (there is little animal insulin available now);

Women should not take more than 15

mg. daily otherwise, androgenic-caused side effects such as acne, deep voice, clitorial hypertrophy or increased growth of body hair can occur.

Proviron is an anti-aromatase, so obviously anti-estrogens would be futile and redundant. Blood pressure medication for those prone to hypertension may be wise, as this DHT can increase the blood pressure.

Acne: Yes, especially in higher dosages

Although this steroid is strongly androgenic, the anabolic effect of it is considered too weak for muscle building purposes. This is due to the fact that Provironum© is rapidly reduced to inactive metabolites in muscle tissue, a trait also characteristic of dihydrotestosterone, The

belief that the weak anabolic nature of this compound indicated a tendency to block the androgen receptor in muscle tissue, thereby reducing the gains of other more potent muscle building steroids, should likewise not be taken seriously. In fact due to its extremely high affinity for plasma binding proteins such as SHBG, Provironum© may actually work to potentate the activity of other steroids by displacing a higher percentage into a free, unbound state. Among athletes Provironum© is primarily used as an antiestrogen. It is believed to act as an antiaromatase in the body, preventing or slowing the conversion of steroids into estrogen. The result is somewhat comparable to Arimidex© (though

less profound), the drug acting to prevent the buildup of estrogen in the body. This is in contrast to Nolvadex©, which only blocks the ability of estrogen to bind and activate receptors in certain tissues. The anti-aromatization effect is preferred, as it is a more direct and efficient means of dealing with the problem of estrogenic side effects. A related disadvantage to Nolvadex© is that if discontinued too early, a rebound effect may occur as high serum estrogen levels are again free to take action. This of course could mean a rapid onset of side effects such as gynecomastia and water retention. Most athletes actually prefer to use both Provironum© and Nolvadex©, especially during

strongly estrogenic cycles. With each item attacking estrogen at a different angle, side effects are often greatly minimized.

Tamoxifen is antiestrogen, produced for the reason of breast cancer in women because of high estrogenic amounts in there adipose tissues. For male athletes it was used for the primarily reason to stop the effect of conversion into estrogen causing gynecomastia. The structure of estrogen is very similar to testosterone, since it can aromatize many anabolic steroids is why the buildup of estrogens can be very serious concern. Estrogen can do two things negatively in males one is the extra build of fat, secondly being the extra water retention buildup in the

body.Also it can increase production of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (leutinizing hormone) in the male body. Activating the estrogen receptor can have a positive effect on HDL (good) cholesterol values.

Children over 12 can use only after puberty.

Most athletes inject Trenabol Depot at least twice a week; some bodybuilders inject 1-2 ampules per day during the last three to four weeks be-fore a competition. Normally a dosage of 228 mg/week is used, corresponding to a weekly amount of three ampules. It is our experience that good results can be achieved by injecting a 76 mg ampule every 2-3 days. Trenabol Depot combined with Winstrol Depot works especially well

and gives the athlete a distinct gain in solid and high quality muscles together with an enormous strength gain. A very effective stack is 76 mg Trenabol Depot every 2 days combined with 50 mg Winstrol every 2 days. Athletes who are interested in a fast mass gain often also use 30 mg Dianabol/day while those who are more interested in quality and strength like to add 25 mg+ Oxandrolone/ day. Probably the most effective Trenabol Depot combination consists of 228 mg Trenabol Depot/week, 200 mg Winstrol Depot/week, and 40-50 mg Oral-Turinabol/day and usually results in a drastic gain in high quality muscle mass together with a gigantic strength gain. Trenabol Depot also seems to bring extraordinarily

good results when used in combination with growth hormones.

WHAT CIALIS IS AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR:

The real advantage to this product, in my opinion, over Sustanon is in its practicality. As you know, I´m not a huge fan of multi-estered products, because it seems that this gives the manufacturer carte blanche to charge whatever they want. Well, this product costs roughly $150, for a 20ml, multi use vial. When compared to buying Sustanon by the amp, you could be paying up to $50 more for the same amount of testosterone. If you are looking for a product of this nature, this is one that I would actually recommend.

One obvious difference between

Winstrol Depot and other injectables is that it is not esterified, being sold as aqueous stanozolol suspension. (It should not be called water-soluble: virtually none of it is dissolved in the water.) This means that it does not have a classical half-life, where at time x the level is Ѕ the starting level, at time 2 x the level is ј, at time 3 x the level is 1/8, etc. Instead, the microcrystals slowly dissolve, and when they have all dissolved levels of the drug then fall very rapidly.

Rather than waiting to the end of a workout, many athletes prefer to inject their insulin dosage 30 minutes before their training session is over and then consume a carbohydrate drink immediately

following the workout. This will make the insulin more efficient at bringing glycogen to the muscles, but it will also increase the danger of hypoglycemia. Some athletes will even inject a few IUs before lifting to improve their pump. This practice is extremely risky and best left to athletes with experience using insulin. Finally, some athletes like to inject insulin upon waking in the morning. After the injection, they will consume a carbohydrate drink and then have breakfast within the next hour. Some athletes find this application of insulin very beneficial for putting on mass, while others will tend to put on excess fat using insulin in this way.

Insulin is a hormone produced

in the pancreas which helps to regulate glucose levels in the body. Medically, it is typically used in the treatment of diabetes. Recently insulin has become quite popular among bodybuilders due to the anabolic effect it can offer. With well-timed injections, insulin will help to bring glycogen and other nutrients to the muscles.

Those of you who believe that you need even higher doses should then consider that it might be more sensible to switch to the injectable testosterone. Restandol (Andriol) is often combined with Anavar since Anavar also does not suppress the production of testosterone and, in addition, does not aromatize.

Tablets are light orange pentagon shaped

tablets, with a score on one side, sealed in bags of 500 tablets.

Aromatization: Debatable

HOW TO TAKE CIALIS

Day 14: 60 mcg

Hearing all of these wonderful things probably has you wondering what the side effects and risks are. They are quite formidable and contribute to making DNP one of the most intolerable (though effective) drugs used in bodybuilding. Starting with the most significant, and descending in importance, are the following risks and side effects of DNP use.

Although dianabol has many potential side effects, they are rare with a dosage of up to 20 mg./day. Danabol / Dianabol causes a considerable strain on the liver and high dosages

or use of over a longer period of time, is liver-toxic. Even a dosage of only 10 mg./day can increase the liver values but after discontinuation of the drug, however, the values return to normal.

Dianabol is an oral steroid with a great effect on the protein metabolism.

Arimidex is indicated for the treatment of advanced breast cancer in post-menopausal women with disease progression following tamoxifen therapy.

Sexual function

"In a study to be published today in the journal Science. scientists at Duke University Medical Center said they have found that the reaction of breast cells to tanoxifen changes over time until the drug starts to behave like the

hormone it is supposed to block."

Clomid (Clomiphene citrate)

Drive is an extremely unique veterinary steroid, available only in Australia. This is actually a very interesting place for steroids, possessing a number of unusual compounds. Strange methandriol mixes, unusual esters (such a; nandrolone cypionate, see Dynabol) and probably the only place in the world that produces 500ml bladders o testosterone. Quite the place to visit. Laws regarding steroids have become stricter in recent years, so traveler; should not expect to be able to run into a veterinary shop to load up. There is of course an active black marke catering to bodybuilders.

Apply Androgel / Cernos

Gel once per day at approximately the same time each day, preferably in the morning. Using it at the same time each day helps maintain a steady level of testosterone in the blood. It will also help you remember when to apply it.

Package: 50 tabs (1 mg/tab).

VIAGRA is only for patients with erectile dysfunction. VIAGRA is not for newborns, children, or women. Research is underway into the possible effectiveness of Viagra for Women, however until the results are known, we do not recommend the use of VIAGRA by women. Do not let anyone else take your VIAGRA. VIAGRA must be used only under a doctor's supervision.

 - If you have very high blood fats (cholesterol

or triglycerides).

The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of Propecia is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using Propecia.

Testosterone has a profound ability to protect your hard earned muscle from the catabolic (muscle wasting) glucocorticoid hormones (11), and increase red blood cell production (12), and as you may know, a higher RBC count may improve endurance via better oxygenated blood. The former trait increases nitrogen retention and muscle building while the

latter can improve recovery from strenuous physical activity, as well as increase endurance and tolerance to strenuous exercise.

If taken for 4 weeks, then run each dose for 4 days, 5 weeks then each dose for 5 days and so on. It is extremely important that the doses are tapered on and off and that a cycle never exceeds 6 weeks at the most.

Clenbuterol should therefore be used primarily for fat loss and cutting purposes.

10 vials of Jintropin 10IU with 10 vials of water for injection.

Our body must always produce HGH or we would not be able to function. However, as we age, our body produces less and less HGH. By age 60 we will probably have lost 75%

of the HGH that our body produced.

A weight gain of 2-4 pounds per week in the first six weeks is normal with Dianabol. The additional body weight consists of a true increase in tissue (hyper-trophy of muscle fibers) and, in particular, in a noticeable retention of fluids. Dianabol aromatizes easily so that it is not a very good drug when one works out for a competition. Excessive water retention and aromatizing can be avoided in most cases by simultaneously taking Nolvadex and Proviron so that some athletes are able to use Dianabol until three to four days before a competition.

Tadalafil is currently undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

The clinical trials are based on tadalafil's inhibitiong of PDE5. It is hoped that by inhibiting this enzyme, tadalafil will prove effective in opening up blood vessels in the lungs, lowering pulmonary arterial resistance and pressure, and thus reducing the workload of the right ventricle of the heart.

An allergic reaction to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, unusual swelling, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: swelling of the hands,

feet, ankles, or lower legs, breathing problems, especially during sleep, erections that happen too often or that last too long, difficulty urinating, frequent urination, especially at night, upset stomach, vomiting, yellow or darkened skin.

Clenbuterol should therefore be used primarily for fat loss and cutting purposes.

Diazepam is classified as pregnancy category D because it can cause harm to the fetus when administered to pregnant women. Positive evidence of human fetal risk exists based on investigational, marketing, or human studies, but the potential benefit to the mother may outweigh the potential risks to the fetus. Diazepam is distributed into breast milk and

can cause sedation, feeding difficulties, and weight loss in the nursing infant. The use of diazepam during breast-feeding is generally not recommended.

Deca is a good basic steroid which, for muscle buildup, can be combined with many other steroids. Although Deca is not an optimal steroid when preparing for a competition, many athletes also achieve good results during this phase. Since Deca is a long-term anabolic, there is risk that with a higher dosage, the competing athlete will retain too much water. A conversion into estrogen, that means an aromatizing process, is possible with deca but usually occurs only at a dose of 400 mg/week. During competitions with doping tests Deca

must not be taken since the metabolites in the body can be proven in a urine analysis up to 18 months later. Those who do not fear testing can use Deca as a high-anabolic basic compound in a dosage of 400 mg/week. The androgens contained in 400 mg/week also help to accelerate the body's regeneration.

The use of Nolvadex C&K may also cause other side effects not listed above to occur. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

Anabol is an orally applicable steroid with a great effect on the protein metabolism. The effect of Anabol promotes the protein synthesis, thus it supports the buildup of protein. This effect mani-fests itself in a positive nitrogen

balance and an improved well being. Anabol has a very strong anabolic and androgenic effect.

Nolvadex C&K works against this by blocking the estrogen receptors of the effected body tissue, thereby inhibiting a bonding of estrogens and receptor. Nolvadex C&K does not prevent testosterone and its synthetic derivatives from converting into estrogens, though, but only fights with them in a sort of "competition" for the estrogen receptors. After the discontinuance of Nolvadex C&K a "rebound effect" can therefore occur where the suddenly freed estrogen receptors are able to absorb the estrogen present in the blood. For this reason the combined intake of Proviron. is suggested.

Liver Toxic: Yes,debatable

PATIENT INFORMATION:

Liver Toxic: No

Testosterone, once in the body, can be converted to both estrogen (via a process known as aromatization) as well as DHT. Estrogen is the main culprit for many side effects such as gyno, water retention, etc...while DHT is often blamed for hair loss and prostate enlargement. Naturally there are ways to combat this, such as using an anti-estrogenic compound along with testosterone, or even an estrogen blocker. DHT can be combated (on the scalp, to prevent hair loss) with compounds such as Ketoconazole shampoo (sold under the trade name Nizoral) as well as Finasteride (sold as Proscar in

the 5mg version and as Propecia as 1mg tablets). Interestingly, this shampoo can also be used topically to combat acne on the face (or even the back if you´re really flexible). Both of these methods for preventing hair loss and acne are reasonably effective. However, if you are not prone to hair loss, they may be wholly unnecessary. Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) is carried by the X chromosome, so if your mother´s family boasts men with full heads of hair, then you are probably safe (unless those full heads of hair are all mullets). Naturally, as with most other steroids, your lipid profile is going to suffer a bit while on testosterone as is your blood pressure. This, of course

is nothing that can´t be controlled by watching your diet and doing your cardio, at least for the duration of the typical cycle (which for arguments sake, I´ll assume is +/- 12 weeks). Lets be totally honest, here, even a modest amount of exercise will improve your blood pressure and lipid profile (10), and if you aren´t exercising, then why are you taking steroids?

Indications

High Blood Pressure: Dose depandant

Chemical structure: 4-androstene-3-one,17beta-ol

Brain function

    Detection Time: 3 weeks

What is Rohypnol?

This drug is also favored by many during contest preparations, when a lower

estrogen/high androgen level is particularly sought after. This is especially beneficial when anabolics like Winstrol©, oxandrolone and Primobolan© are being used alone, as the androgenic content of these drugs is relatively low. Provironum© can supplement a wellneeded androgen, and bring about an increase in the hardness and density of the muscles. Women in particular find a single 25mg tablet will efficiently shift the androgen/estrogen ratio, and can have a great impact on the physique. Since this is such a strong androgen however, extreme caution should be taken with administration. Higher dosages clearly have the potential to cause virilization symptoms quite readily. For this reason

females will rarely take more than one tablet per day, and limit the length of intake to no longer than four or five weeks. One tablet used in conjunction with 10 or 20mg of Nolvadex© can be even more efficient for muscle hardening, creating an environment where the body is much more inclined to burn off extra body fat (especially in female trouble areas like the hips and thighs).

Clenbuterol exhibits most of its effects on the stimulation of both type 2 and 3 beta-receptors. It is effective in helping to burn bodyfat Clenbuterol is effective in increasing muscle mass and decreasing fat loss.Clenbuterol generally come is 20mcg tablets, although it is also available in syrup and injectable

form. Users will usually tailor their dosage individually, depending on results and side effects, but somewhere in the range of 2-8 tablets per day is most common, it is often stacked with cytomel.

Where can I keep my medicine?

Product Description: Dinandrol

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Masteron (Drostanolone Propionate)

Average Dose: Men 75 mg every day or two days

Common uses and directions for Xenical

Possibly the most exciting thing I read about Teslac is that it has been PROVEN (!) to be an effective and safe treatment for Gynocomastia(3) (development of breasts in male mammary glands& often ineloquently referred to as "bitch tits"

in gym-speak). So yeah, if you get a bit of Gyno on a cycle, you may want to include Teslac in your PCT for both the (very good) reasons I revealed above, as well as it´s potential to treat your gyno.

Testosterone Compound is an oil-based injectable containing four different testosterone esters: testosterone propionate (30 mg); testosterone phenylpropionate (60 mg); testosterone isocaproate (60mg); and testosterone decanoate (100 mg). It is an intelligently "engineered" blend designed to provide a fast yet extended release of testosterone.

Packaging: 1000 mg in 10 ml.

It also appears less effective or entirely ineffective in activity on nerve cells,

certainly on the nerve cells responsible for erectile function. Use of Deca as the sole AAS often results in complete inability to perform sexually.

Drug Class: Anabolic/Androgenic Steroid (Oral)

Yes, but taking KAMAGRA after a high-fat meal (such as a cheeseburger and french fries) may cause the medication to take a little longer to start working.

Nolvadex C&K is used to treat breast cancer in women or men. Tamoxifen may also be used to treat other kinds of cancer, as determined by your doctor.

 - If you are suffering from liver diseases.

The first study I looked at (1) showed that Teslac increases testosterone (by 47%) and it´s

precursor androstenedione (70%) levels in the body. In the second study I looked at, it raised testosterone levels in men up to 290ng/dl (almost enough to bring you from 0 test to the lowest end of normal/acceptable range), as well as raising LH (leutenizing hormone) levels, and even FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) levels slightly (2). So as you can see, not only is this stuff not suppressive of your natural hormones, it actually stimulates your body to produce more testosterone as well as the hormones which produce it.(2) As for it´s ability to halt aromatization, it has been shown to reduce it by 90-95%, with regards to decrease in the overall rate, in some instances (7).

In another third study, Aromatase inhibition by testolactone, at a dose of 500 mg twice daily (so a total of 1,000mgs/day) for 4 weeks lowered circulating estradiol (E2) levels by roughly 1/3rd and enhanced the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone and testosterone by approximately the same amount (1/3rd each)(6). Basically, we´re looking at pretty decent reductions in both aromatization, as well as reduction in total estrogen floating around your body. So far, we have seen that, in different studies it has been shown to increase LH as well as FSH, respectively, and in addition it raises testosterone levels and lowers estrogen levels in all of the studies we´ve examined.

Raising FSH, LH, and testosterone while lowering estrogen is a pretty good deal considering most steroids lower endogenous (natural) production of the first three, and raise estrogen.

Storage Please note the expiry date on the pack. Do not use after this date. Store all medicines out of the reach of children.

Testosterone Propionate Profile

If you have serious heart disease or have had a recent heart attack.

Sleep apnea (temporary stopping of breathing during sleep) — Benzodiazepines may make these conditions worse

Blurring or other visual symptoms such as spots or flashes may occasionally occur during therapy with Clomid. These visual symptoms

increase in incidence with increasing total dose or therapy duration and generally disappear within a few days or weeks after Clomid is discontinued. These visual symptoms may render such activites as driving a car or operating machinery more hazardous than usual, particularly under conditions of variable lighting.

Liver Toxic: No

The undesired effect of growth hormones, the so-called side effects, are also a very interesting and hotly-discussed issue. Above all it must be said: STH has none of the typical side effects of anabolic/androgenic steroids including reduced endogenous testosterone production, acne, hair loss, aggressiveness, elevated estrogen level, virilization

symptoms in women, and increased water and salt retention. The main side effects that are possible with STH are an abnormally small concentration of glucose in the blood (hypoglycemia) and an inadequate thyroid function. In some cases antibodies against growth hormones are developed but are clinically irrelevant. What about the horror stories about acromegaly, bone deformation, heart enlargement, organ conditions, gigantism, and early death? In order to answer this question a clear differentiation must be made between humans before and after puberty. The growth plates in a person continue to grow in length until puberty. After puberty neither an endogenous hypersection of growth

hormones nor an excessive exogenous supply of STH can cause additional growth in the length of the bones. Abnormal size (gigantism) initially goes hand in hand with remarkable body strength and muscular hardness in the afflicted; later, if left untreated, it ends in weakness and death. Again, this is only possible in pre-pubescent humans who also suffer from an inadequate gonadal function (hypogonadism). Humans who suffer from an endogenous hypersecrehon after puberty and whose normal growth is completed can also suffer from acromegaly. Bones become wider but not longer. There is a progressive growth in the hands and feet and enlargement of features due to the growth of the lower jaw and

nose. What the authorities like to do now is to present extreme cases of athletes suffering from these malfunctions in order to discourage others and to drum into athletes the fact that with the exogenous supply of growth hormones they would suffer the same destiny. This, however, is very unlikely, as reality has proven. Among the numerous athletes using STH comparatively few are seven feet tall Neanderthalers with a protruded lower jaw, deformed skull, claw like hands, thick lips, and prominent bone plates who walk around in size 25 shoes. In order to avoid any misunderstandings, we do not want to disguise the possible risks of exogenous STH use in adults and healthy humans, but one should

at least try to be openminded. Acromegaly, diabpetes, thyroid insuficiency, heart muscle hypertrophy, high blood ressure, and enlargement of the kidneys are theoretically possible if STH is used excessively over prolonged periods of time; however, in reality and particularly when it comes to the external attributes, these are rarely present. Some athletes report headaches, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances during the first weeks of intake. These symptoms disappear in most cases even with continued intake. The most common problems with STH occur when the athlete intends to inject insulin in addition to STH. The substance somatropin is available as a dried powder and before injecting

it must be mixed with the enclosed solution-containing ampule. The ready solution must be injected immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. It is usually recommended that the compound be stored in the refrigerator. With the exception of the remedy Saizen the biological activity of growth hormones is usually not impaired when storing the dry substance at 15-25 C (room temperature); however, a cooler place (2-8° C) is preferable. It is noted that for the U.S.-American growth hormones compounds, the substance content is not given in I.U.(International Units) but in mg (milligrams). Since l mg corresponds to exactly 2.7 I.U. the 5mg solution of the compound Humatrope

by Lilly contains exactl 13.5 I.U. of Somatropin. The 10 mg solution of the Protropin compound by the Genentech therefore contains 27 I.U. of Somatropin. In American powerlifting and bodybuilding circles Humatrope is usually preferred over Protropin. The reason is that Humatrope is synthesized from a chain of 191 amino acids and thus is identical to the amino acid sequence of the human growth hormones. Protropin, on the other hand, consists of 192 amino acids, one amino acid too many. This might be the explanation for why more antibodies are developed with Protropin than with Humatrope. Growth hormones are on the doping list but they are not yet detectable during doping tests.