Of all the side effects associated with high-dose anabolic steroid use, the most immediately dangerous is the way they affect … continue reading
You don’t need to be a bodybuilder to hear about anabolic steroids. They are constantly in the news. One day … continue reading
Bodybuilders tend to associate higher cortisol with muscle catabolism, or breakdown. It’s true that cortisol is the major catabolic hormone … continue reading
According to the May/June ’12 Well Being Journal, “Researchers have reported lowered testosterone and higher estrogen levels in males who … continue reading
It appears that fenugreek has the ability to increase the effectiveness of insulin, growth hormone and testosterone—three of your most … continue reading
Previous studies of testosterone-replacement therapy have shown changes in body composition, usually in the form of increased lean mass and … continue reading
For male bodybuilders, estrogen has acquired an unsavory reputation. Often referred to as a “female sex hormone,” estrogen is in … continue reading
If you ask a scientist whether plants contain natural forms of testosterone, you will likely be told that they do … continue reading
Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is the most abundant circulating androgen in the blood—with 100-times-higher levels than any other circulating steroid, including … continue reading
More testosterone? Yes, please. Bodybuilders know that more T equals a rise in strength and size, so optimizing your levels … continue reading
Q: When did you first come across anabolic steroids? A: I started bodybuilding in 1972 at age 14. I started … continue reading
Your cell phone may be draining your testosterone. Does that surprise you? Most likely the cause is a combination of … continue reading
We all know of the potent anabolic effects of testosterone. They were demonstrated more than 70 years ago but were … continue reading
In the May ’96 issue of Muscle Media 2000, the late Dan Duchaine, known as the “steroid guru,” discussed a … continue reading
Carbohydrates are the preferred energy food source for the human body. All the carbs we eat are converted into the … continue reading
Regular readers of this column know that I have discussed various herbal substances that are reputed to boost testosterone. Most … continue reading
I had just finished up the first exercise of my back workout, barbell rows, when a young guy walked up … continue reading
If you check the medical literature for side effects of growth hormone use, you’ll note that diabetes often makes the … continue reading
Anabolic steroid use is demonized in the media, primarily because it’s considered morally unethical in sports. That judgment implies that … continue reading
Q: I’m over 50 and have no energy. My doctor says I have low testosterone. I’ve seen commercials for testosterone-replacement … continue reading
Information and education can be a double-edged sword. When I started training in the early 1980s, I had never heard … continue reading
Although various anabolic hormone drugs, including anabolic steroids, growth hormone and insulin, are the most commonly used drugs by bodybuilders … continue reading
Q: Are there any natural ways to increase testosterone? I’m 44 and “slowing down” in a few key areas and … continue reading
Whenever you hear or read anything about anabolic steroids, it’s almost always bad news. The media have demonized them, leading … continue reading
Bodybuilders seem obsessed with cortisol, which is an adrenal steroid hormone. That means that like testosterone and estrogen, as well … continue reading
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