пятница, 28 декабря 2012 г.

Son of Philadelphia Eagles’ coach died at training camp


Garrett Reid, a son of the coach Andy Reid, was found unconscious at his dormitory room. However Omar Elkhamra, the team physician of the Philadelphia Eagles, put efforts to revive him, the efforts of the doctor were in vain. The county coroner affirmed that this young man (29 years old) died of a heroin overdose.
Garrett Reid’s death was a real tragedy for the family of the coach. Moreover, the case caused several troubles for the Philadelphia Eagles. The football players had to clear themselves from suspicions related to application of steroids. Several anabolic steroids were found by police in the dormitory of Garret Reid. Moreover, syringes and needles were found in his possession too. The steroids were identified by police. It was reported that Garrett Reid had Nandrolone Phenylpropionate, Boldenone Undecylenate, Testosterone Propionate and Trenbolone Acetate. Since these medicines were found at Garrett Reid’s dormitory room, certain suspicions appeared. It was noticed that the coach’s son probably provided these prohibited products to members of the Philadelphia Eagles. So, the death of Garrett Reid turned out to be a trouble for the total sport organization.
Some of anabolic steroids revealed at Garrett Reid’ dormitory room are fast-acting. These drugs are commonly liked by athletes that submit to drug testing. Since they are eliminated from the body in short period of time after administration, it is more difficult to catch those who have administered these products. So, it is suspected that such remedies must have been administered by players of the Philadelphia Eagles.
Despites suspicions, nothing was proved. It was not revealed yet whether steroids were found in the body of Garrett Reid.
The NFL spokesman claimed that he would report when it will be clear whether steroids found in Garrett Reid’s dormitory room were connected with Philadelphia Eagles.

College football players get more than 20 pounds during one year


A few college sportspersons are caught applying prohibited products. Does it mean that they don’t use performance-enhancing drugs? Less than 1% of college football players have been caught violating anti-doping policies. They have tested positive for steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Such situation must convince anti-doping agencies that they win in the war on doping. But some suspicions arise. It is believed that numerous college football players use anabolic steroids and/or other related medications but they avoid detection successfully.
Why do such suspicions arise? Changes in physique of college football players cause controversial affirmations. Thus, changes in body mass of more than 61,000 college football players were recently analyzed by the Associated Press. Results manifested that numerous college football players increased their body weight in short period of time essentially. Over 20 pounds were gotten by over 4,500 college football players during a year. Furthermore, circa 100 persons enhanced the body mass by more than 80 pounds during a year. As you see, the gains were significant.
Several specialists affirm that these aspects should not trouble anti-doping officers. They affirm that anti-doping officers shouldn’t subject college football players to drug tests just because they have enhanced body mass obviously.
But other experts have another opinion. However they agree that it is impossible to assure that several football players have applied steroids and/or other related drugs, basing just upon changes in body mass, they notice that the changes may be a factor which causes suspicions linked with administration of steroids. Thus, such persons that have enhanced body weight in short period of time should be subjected to steroid testing.
Several college athletes that enhanced body weight significantly in short period of time were asked about their changes. The sportspersons claimed that they had never taken any prohibited products. They assured that they reached such dramatic changes naturally. The college athletes noticed that they had consumed much food for this purpose. Thus, they affirmed that such essential results were achieved by them because of proper diets. According to them, it was not difficult to gain many pounds in short period of time.

вторник, 25 декабря 2012 г.

Hair loss can be prevented even during steroid use


Anabolic steroids are widely taken in medicine and in bodybuilding and sports. Many persons use these medicines in order to improve their health. These preparations are prescribed for treatment of certain illnesses. Furthermore, numerous sportspeople and bodybuilders administer anabolic steroids in order to increase muscle mass, gain strength, regenerate exercise-damaged muscles, etc. But some persons are not ready to assume several risks connected with these medications. It is known that steroids may lead to several undesirable reactions. One of side consequences of these preparations is hair loss. Thus, some individuals try to avoid usage of steroids because they don’t desire to suffer from this undesirable consequence. Furthermore, some individuals have genetic predisposition to this problem. If they apply certain steroids, they may face baldness.
Fortunately, some side results of steroids may be prevented or at least minimized and cured. When it comes to hair loss, there are certain medicines which can help to prevent this problem. There are also such drugs which are capable to promote re-growth of hair. Those that have to take steroids may apply some remedies to prevent hair loss or cause re-growth of hair. Which products are useful for this purpose?
Since hair loss occurs because of elevated levels of dihydrotestosterone, certain individuals apply Propecia which blocks dihydrotestosterone and prevents hair loss. But this is not the best product for prevention of hair loss while using anabolic steroids. Blocking of dihydrotestosterone by Propecia may lead to sexual dysfunctions.
Rogaine, Retin-A and Lattisse may be useful. The FDA has approved Rogaine for treatment of hair loss. Rogaine may be taken together with Retin-A or Latisse. Rogaine and Latisse are capable to prevent hair loss which may occur because of steroids. When it comes to Latisse, it is approved by the FDA for eyelash growth. But it is not approved by the FDA to be used in case of hair loss. Nevertheless, it is stated by some experts that this medication may be used for re-growth of hair successfully.

If steroids are taken properly, no serious kidney dysfunctions occur in healthy users


Anabolic steroids are frequently demonized for different illnesses of consumers. Of course, these products may lead to certain undesirable results. Nonetheless, steroids are frequently blamed without any reason. It is affirmed frequently by the media that these preparations cause various illnesses, crimes, deaths. But it is necessary to comprehend essence of these products and see when these products should not be blamed.
Let analyze 2 situations. One of the situations is connected with the former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler. Another case is about another former bodybuilder Luke Wood.
The former American bodybuilder Flex Wheeler suffered from kidney failure. This person submitted to a kidney transplant. Since he used steroids, the media decided to blame these products for kidney failure of Flex Wheeler. Actually, Flex Wheeler had a hereditary kidney disease. Of course, usage of anabolic steroids contributed to the complications. But did Flex Wheeler apply steroids correctly? Did he follow reasonable recommendations related to dosages and duration of administration? No, he didn’t. The bodybuilder used very enhanced quantities of steroids. Furthermore, he administered these medications long period of time. In addition to these factors, the former American bodybuilder administered also other medicines which had negative influence on his kidneys. Thus, anabolic steroids should not be blamed for Flex Wheeler’s disease.
As it has been already noticed, another situation is connected with the former bodybuilder Luke Wood. He died after a kidney transplant, being a young man. The media also decided to blame steroids in this situation. It was affirmed that anabolic steroids caused kidney dysfunctions in Luke Wood. But you should be informed that the bodybuilder applied not only anabolic steroids. He administered also insulin, pain drugs, DNP and other products which influenced on the kidneys negatively. So, it is impossible to affirm that anabolic steroids were responsible for his kidney failure and death.
According to many experts, if steroids are applied properly, serious kidney dysfunctions don’t occur.

воскресенье, 23 декабря 2012 г.

Mark McGwire didn’t use steroids for athletic purposes


Mark McGwire, an American baseball player and coach acknowledged that he had administered steroids and HGH.
There are numerous points of view which are linked with the baseball player’s admission. According to numerous persons, Mark McGwire admitted to taking prohibited drugs because he wanted to come back to professional baseball.
Being interviewed, the American baseball player and coach affirmed lately that he made a mistake when he decided to take steroids. But the baseball player and coach noted that he had used steroids not for increase of performance. The American professional baseball player and coach claimed that he had used anabolic steroids and HGH only for medical needs.
It is interesting to note that when Mark McGwire admitted to taking prohibited medicines, his fans and other persons were not surprised at all. Why were not they surprised? They knew about it. Certain individuals disclosed that Mark McGwire applied steroids before he made the admission. A FBI informant said that the American baseball player had obtained Testosterone Cypionate, Testosterone Enanthate, Equipose and Winstrol from the steroid dealer Curtis Wenzlaff and administered these products.
Another individual that reported about intake of steroids by Mark McGwire was the “godfather of steroids” Jose Canseco. He claimed that he injected Mark McGwire with steroids. But the “godfather” of steroids in baseball was not the first person who helped Mark McGwire to take anabolic steroids. Jay, Mark’s brother, was the first individual that injected the baseball player with anabolic steroids.
Although Mark McGwire revealed that he had used steroids, he said nothing about affirmations provided by his brother, Jose Canseco and the FBI informant. He didn’t disclose whether these affirmations were true or not.
Mark McGwire notes that he knows that he will never be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Moreover, the admitted steroid user claims that he will never fight to be voted for the Hall of Fame. Mark McGwire expresses respect to all rules related to baseball. He comprehends that those that have ever applied prohibited remedies must not be voted for the Hall of Fame.

Fungal meningitis can’t be caused by anabolic steroids


Over 500 individuals were contaminated with fungal meningitis after they had used Methylprednisolone injections manufactured by the New England Compounding Center (NECC). Over 30 persons died from this disease. No one must have doubted that the contamination was a great tragedy for certain individuals and their families. Nonetheless, anti-doping organizations put efforts to benefit from the case. What did they do? They started demonizing anabolic steroids. It was noticed by the media that anabolic steroids could cause the fatal condition fungal meningitis.
Recently the Bay County Sheriff’s Office conducted an investigation related to illicit manufacture of anabolic steroids. It found out that anabolic steroids were produced by certain underground lab in unsterile conditions. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office affirmed that they conducted the investigation for prevention of contamination with fungal meningitis in future. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, if someone takes anabolic steroids produced in unsterile conditions, he/she has a risk to be contaminated with fungal meningitis.
In fact, the Bay County Sheriff’s Office demonstrated own ignorance related to anabolic steroids and risks connected with contamination with fungal meningitis. A person may face fungal meningitis, if he/she uses preparations which are injected directly into the central nervous system. Methylprednisolone Acetate injections are administered into the central nervous system. That’s why these contaminated corticosteroids caused the fungal meningitis outbreak. When it comes to anabolic steroids, they are not injected into the central nervous system. They are mainly introduced into muscles. That’s why it is impossible to get contaminated with fungal meningitis while using anabolic steroids. If you administer anabolic steroids which are produced in unsterile conditions, you may experience certain adverse reactions. But you will never get contaminated with fungal meningitis while taking anabolic steroids for clinical or even for athletic purposes.  
So, the fungal meningitis outbreak caused by usage of contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections turned out to be just a condition to demonize anabolic steroids.  Notice, please: Methylprednisolone Acetate is not an anabolic steroid. It is a corticosteroid.

вторник, 18 декабря 2012 г.

Admitted steroid user dedicated her life to helping other persons


The former American female cyclist Tammy Thomas applied the steroid THG. As a result, she was sentenced to lifetime suspension.
Tammy Thomas wanted to participate in the 2004 Olympic Games. Thus, she decided to administer steroids to promote her performance and make her dreams related to the Olympic Games real. But since she was caught applying forbidden drugs, she was not permitted to compete at the Olympics.
The cyclist was charged with lying to the Grand Jury. She turned out to be targeted during the BALCO investigation. It was claimed that the cyclist didn’t say truth about usage of steroids and getting of THG. While she was accused of lying to the Grand Jury, she presented some arguments in order to defend herself against the accusations.
Tammy Thomas affirmed that she hadn’t used any prohibited drug. In fact, she said truth. At that time THG was not written on the list of prohibited drugs. It was claimed to be just an unapproved new medicine. THG was introduced by the chemist Patrick Arnold.
While the BALCO foundation sold THG to numerous sportspersons, it was claimed that Tammy Thomas obtained this product from Patrick Arnold. But the female cyclist denied this affirmation. Ultimately, she said that Patrick Arnold’s former girlfriend supplied her with THG.
All arguments of Tammy Thomas were not accepted. She was sentenced to a home detection of 6 months and probation of five years.
The American cyclist repented totally. She admitted that she acted wrongly. Thus, she decided to alter her life. Being a religious person, Tammy Thomas believes that God has a plan linked with her life. She noticed that she would do anything in order to live so, as God whishes. She established a fitness center and decided to help others to keep their health.

Mariusz Wach violated anti-doping program


It was affirmed by the German newspaper Bild that the polish boxer Mariusz Wach violated anti-doping policy. This sportsman tested positive for steroids. The drug testing was conducted before the fight between this sportsman and Vladimir Klichko, an Ukrainian boxer and a world champion.
According to A-sample of Mariusz Wach, he administered anabolic steroids. Results of his B-sample are not known yet.
It is necessary to notice that the German newspaper Bild announced about the steroid positive of the polish boxer before it was done by the German Boxing Federation. According to Mariusz Kolodziej, the promoter of the boxer Wach it displays that the German Boxing Federation doesn’t do its job appropriately. It lacks professionalism entirely.
What did Mariusz Wach state in order to defend himself? In fact, Mariusz Wach didn’t try to defend himself. The sportsman only said that he had never taken any steroids or other banned medicines intentionally. The sportsman even noted that he didn’t know what he really administered. He cared only about workouts and appropriate nutrition. When it comes to dietary supplements, they were chosen and provided by his trainers. The polish athlete trusted his trainers entirely. He didn’t even ask which dietary supplements were administered by him. He decided to put the total responsibility related to dietary supplements on his trainers and he was not interested in the essence of products which were given by his trainers.
Mariusz Wach didn’t desire to accuse his trainers of his steroid positive. The boxer only disclosed the reality.
So, it is possible to suggest that Mariusz Wach has taken a tainted supplement. You know, it happens quite frequently that sportspeople take dietary supplements that turn out to contain steroidal compounds. So, problems start.
If Mariusz Wach’s B-sample manifests that he has taken forbidden products, he will be probably banned for one year. He will also have to pay a fine.

воскресенье, 16 декабря 2012 г.

18-year old boys are allowed to use steroids for athletic purposes


You probably have read many articles about risks related to intake of steroids by 18-year old boys. It is frequently warned that those that are under 21 years old must not apply steroids for athletic goals. Steroid use by 18-year old boys is claimed to be too dangerous for their health. But you should understand that there are also other conceptions. Some experts affirm that 18-year old guys may take steroids without any fear to face dangerous side results. Adolescents are encouraged by such affirmations. They suggest that if they use anabolic steroids since the age of 18, they are likely to get obvious success in professional sports. Is it true? However it is allowed for boys since the age of 18 years old to apply steroids, it is better for them to avoid taking these preparations. Why? There are certain reasons that are written below:

1. Adolescents don’t become successful athletes with the help of steroids.
Teenagers know that numerous professional sportspeople apply steroids. Adolescents see that these persons are successful. Thus, they suggest that sportspersons achieve great success with the help of anabolic steroids. But this is a wrong conclusion. Steroids are not mysterious products which can make any individual a professional athlete.

2. Teenagers don’t possess sufficient knowledge about steroids.
Since teenagers don’t have knowledge about steroids, they apply these medications wrongly. As a result, they don’t get wanted effects; on the contrary, they may face serious adverse effects.

3. Teenagers don’t accompany usage of steroids by suitable workouts and nutrition.
Adolescents neglect to have suitable workouts and nutrition during application of steroids. They should know that it is very important to have suitable trainings and diets which are needed for their athletic purposes.

All suspected cyclists will be investigated


The USADA desires to know whether you have ever applied anabolic steroids, EPO, HGH and/or other prohibited medicines. This fact may surprise you but the anti-doping organization doesn’t plan yet to stop the investigation linked with Lance Armstrong’s doping case. Thus, the investigation goes on. The USADA wants to investigate all cyclists. Especially suspected steroid users will be investigated.
The USADA desires to use the best ways in order to catch those that have ever administered forbidden substances. What is the best way to clean cycling of doping? The USADA tries to determine and use the best methods. This anti-doping organization is even ready to compare elimination of doping in cycling with that in South Africa.
The USADA affirms that those that apply anabolic steroids and other related preparations should be punished. Consumers of steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs are blamed as if they were criminals. They are frequently compared with those who commit violence and other serious crimes. Anabolic steroids are harshly blamed in the society. Thus, the USADA supposes that if anabolic steroids and users of steroids are blamed, it will be easier to eradicate doping.
In fact, the USADA asks the International Cycling Association to base a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. The commission will investigate various cases related to doping. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission will try to fix why several cyclists have taken anabolic steroids and/or other doping products but remained undetectable.
Furthermore, the USADA promises that “amnesty” will be provided to those who admit to taking steroids and/or other forbidden medicines, ask for forgiveness, repent and tell everything connected with doping to the anti-doping agency, team physicians, teammates, friends, etc. If a former steroid user says only truth, he will get the full amnesty. So, the USADA hopes to clean the sport of cycling completely.
Travis Tygart, the CEO of the USADA, affirms that there are some cyclists related to Lance Armstrong that have avoided detection. They should be identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

среда, 12 декабря 2012 г.

NFL players admit to using Adderall


The National Football League is not allowed to make public details, when players violate anti-doping rules. It is just affirmed that certain persons have violated anti-doping program. But the League must not report which substances have been administered by these athletes. So, several football players cheat about preparations that have led to positives.
Why do certain football players choose to cheat about medications that have been administered by them? Let try to understand.
A lot of football players that fail drug tests claim that they have used Adderall. In fact, they have applied steroids. Why do they say that they have tested positive for Adderall? What is Adderall? This is a medication that is administered for treatment of attention-deficit disorder. But this medicine is used not just for this medical need. Sportspersons and bodybuilders administer this product for performance-enhancing effects.
When it comes to steroids, they are harshly demonized. Many journalists, experts, anti-doping officers and ordinary individuals say that these medications are very dangerous. They may cause various grave undesirable consequences. Steroids are demonized even for several crimes. But when it comes to Adderall, this preparation is not blamed in the society. So, a lot of football players try to avoid criticism. They don’t want to be demonized for intake of such banned medications, as steroids. Since consumers of Adderall are not criticized harshly, football players say that they have failed drug tests because they have applied Adderall.
A football player compared this situation with following cases: those who are busted with cocaine tell others that they have used marijuana because cocaine is more harshly blamed than the last one.
You should not suggest that each football player that says that he has tested positive for Adderall has really used anabolic steroids. But it is possible to affirm that those that apply Adderall are less demonized than those who administer anabolic steroids.

Freddie Roach wants to get rid of strength and conditioning coaches


Freddie Roach is a famous American trainer in boxing. He coaches the celebrated boxer Manny Pacquiao. He says that he knows the best method to eradicate the problem of doping in boxing. According to this coach, strength and conditioning coaches should be blamed for application of anabolic steroids and other related preparations in this sport. He affirms that they teach boxers to take performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, Freddie Roach affirms that it is needed to get rid of every strength and conditioning coach. It will lead to eliminating of doping from boxing.
What does Freddie Roach think about dramatic changes that have occurred in physique and performance of Juan Manuel Marquez. Actually, there are various opinions about this boxer and dramatic changes in him. Many persons suppose that he has administered steroids which have induced these changes in him. When it comes to Freddie Roach, he suggests that Angel Guillermo Memo Heredia has provided anabolic steroids to Juan Manuel Marquez.
The trainer Memo Heredia is an admitted distributor of steroids. He acknowledged that he had supplied many top athletes with anabolic steroids. Since he collaborated with feds and revealed names of some athletes that administered steroids, he was not charged with any crimes connected with distribution of steroids.
So, Freddie Roach claims that strength and conditioning coaches like Memo Heredia should be pushed from boxing. It is the best method to eradicate administration of steroids and other related drugs from boxing.
It is interesting to note that Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach’s client, has a strength coach too. Does it mean that this boxer uses anabolic steroids and/or other related medicines? Freddie Roach claims that the strength coach Alex Arizo doesn’t supply Manny Pacquiao with steroids.
Alex Arizo and Memo Heredia are friends. So, Alex Arizo puts efforts to defend his friend, claiming that Freddie Roach’s accusations are not true. Actually, Freddie Roach says that he doesn’t like to pronounce any accusations related to application of anabolic steroids and other related remedies. But he has to do it because this is the essence of boxing.
While Alex Arizo affirms that Memo Heredia doesn’t provide steroids to Marquez, Freddie Roach has own point of view. He continues to believe that Marquez is tainted. According to Freddie Roach, dramatic physical transformations of this athlete display that he administers steroids and/or other doping products.

воскресенье, 9 декабря 2012 г.

What induced enhancing Moustafa Ismail’s arms?


The Egyptian bodybuilder Moustafa Ismail has the largest biceps in the world. His name was recorded in the Guinness book of the world records. This person affirms that his large arms are natural. He affirms that he has the largest biceps in the world because he has too strict nutrition and workouts. The bodybuilder eats chickens, almonds and fish every day. Moustafa Ismail also consumes much water and protein shakes.
Although it is evident that diets and workouts play essential role, many people doubt about natural arms of Moustafa Ismail. It is hard to believe that appropriate workouts and diets can cause such enhancement in arms. Which conditions are responsible for the large arms of the Egyptian bodybuilder?
When it was announced that Moustafa Ismail’s arms were 32 inches, accusations linked with application of steroids appeared immediately. Several persons suppose that steroids are responsible for the large arms of this person. What did the Egyptian bodybuilder claim about usage of anabolic steroids? He claimed that he had taken anabolic steroids while living in Egypt. Purchase and administration of these products are legal under laws of this country. These preparations are sold at any drug store in Egypt. Moreover, anabolic steroids are not expensive there. But Moustafa Ismail noted that he had to stop applying these products, when he moved to the USA. It is know that purchase and administration of these medications without a prescription are considered to be illegal under laws of the US. These medications are bought on the black market by those that use them in the US illegally. So, Moustafa Ismail stopped applying these products after he moved to the USA.
But if even the Egyptian bodybuilder uses steroids, it doesn’t matter because these drugs don’t enhance arms. They are not responsible for the bodybuilder’s large arms.
There are other remedies that can increase arms. They are called “site enhancement oils” (SEO). Synthol is one of the most frequently used SEO. This product is taken by bodybuilders. It is administered in order to enhance muscles in circumference. So, it is supposed that Moustafa Ismail applies Synthol. However, Moustafa Ismail affirms that he doesn’t use this product.
The Egyptian bodybuilder says that he is hurt by accusations linked with anabolic steroids and Synthol. He has submitted to examination conducted by an independent doctor that hasn’t found  any abnormality in the arms of this guy. Thus, it is not clear whether the bodybuilder’s arms are natural or not.

Scott Mercier knows truth about usage of doping products in professional cycling


However you probably don’t know anything about Scott Mercier, his affirmations related to application of doping products in professional cyclist spread very quickly. This man belonged to the US Postal Cycling team before Lance Armstrong’s arrival. Several affirmations of Scott Mercier revealed the truth that was hidden in cycling.
In fact, the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) made wrong conclusions connected with role of Lance Armstrong in doping. The legendary cyclist was accused and found guilty of application of forbidden medicines throughout his cycling career. While it may be true, the USADA affirmed that Lance Armstrong promoted doping in professional cycling. But these affirmations turned out to be wrong. Why? Which words were said by Scott Mercier?
Scott Mercier affirmed that their team doctor Pedro Celaya had a specific program for the US Postal Cycling team. He discussed about the program with every cyclist. The doctor said that they had to ride 200-250 km per day. Furthermore, the doctor established doping program which had to accompany trainings. Thus, he supplied US Postal Cycling team’s athletes with steroids, EPO and certain other products.
These recommendations were offered by Pedro Celaya, when Lance Armstrong was not involved in professional cycling. This athlete experienced testicular cancer that time. There was no any doubt that this person would not be able to be involved in professional cycling. His cancer spread throughout the body, including brain. After Lance Armstrong experienced chemotherapy he tried to get recovery. So, Lance Armstrong didn’t have any link to the team. He didn’t induce taking performance-enhancing drugs in professional cycling. It became obvious that doping was organized by Pedro Celaya before Lance Armstrong’s arrival.
During 1990s professional cyclists administered Andriol. Then they administered testosterone patches. Under guidelines of Pedro Celaya riders used the method of overdosing in order to avoid detection by anti-doping agencies.

среда, 5 декабря 2012 г.

Melky Cabrera has great success in professional baseball


Usage of anabolic steroids and some other drugs is banned in many sports organizations, including the Major League Baseball (MLB). Sportspersons that are caught applying banned substances are sentenced to bans, fines, etc. Although sportspersons know about these conditions, many of them continue using anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden substances. As a result, certain athletes spoil their athletic reputation wholly. Nonetheless, several sportspeople succeed, if even they violate anti-doping rules.
Let take the Dominican baseball player Melky Cabrera as an example. He played baseball for San Francisco Giants. Melky Cabrera was claimed to be one of the best baseball players. It was believed that he induced winning obviously. But after he tested positive for a steroid, he was suspended.
Melky Cabrera put efforts to modify the decision and appealed it. He claimed that a dietary supplement caused his positive. Several persons wanted to help him in that situation. So, a fake website was created. An advertisement for non-existing supplement was posted. But the cheat was unmasked. The athlete had to serve the suspension.
While he served the ban, the San Francisco Giants realized that they could win without him.
Recently the Dominican baseball player obtained a $16 million contract. Melky Cabrera will play for the Toronto Blue Jays.
 As you see, intake of steroids couldn’t destruct the athletic career of the Dominican baseball player. He continues to play baseball professionally and earn essential sums of money.
This is just an example which manifests that usage of forbidden medications doesn’t affect athletic careers in some situations.

Spawn sold by Myogenix is synthetic steroid


Dietary supplements companies frequently label synthetic steroids as dietary supplements. So, they sell these illegal preparations. They deceive the Drug Enforcement Administration and customers that buy such preparations. As a result, several athletes test positive for prohibited substances while they are sure that they have never used any steroid or another prohibited medicine. Dietary supplements companies must be blamed for such situations.
For example, Myogenix is a dietary supplement company which is located in California. This company acknowledged that they sold a synthetic steroid that was labeled as a dietary supplement. It was called Spawn. It was composed of the following ingredients: 19-Norandrosta-4,9 diene-3,17 dione and 2a,3a-epithio-17a-methyletioallocholanol. Thus, the supplement Spawn contained 2 steroids but it was labeled as a dietary supplement.
Myogenix acknowledged that they had sold Spawn between 2007 and 2009. Myogenix was ordered to pay a fine of $500.000. Moreover, the company forfeited $100.000 immediately.
According to the decision of the court, products produced and sold by the company Myogenix will be tested for 5 years by an independent organization. All new nutrition supplements should be tested carefully and approved by the FDA before the company will be allowed to sell them.
Actually, Myogenix should be thankful to the lawyer Rick Collins who has defended the company. He defended the owners and other stuff of the company effectively. Nobody went to jail. This lawyer was hired to defend also other companies that were linked to the website Bodybuilding.com. These companies also were sentenced only to fines and money seizures.