Steroid use by boxers

Anabolic steroids are widely used around the world. While certain individuals apply these preparations in order to treat several diseases, others use them in order to enhance muscle mass, add strength, burn fat, etc. Undoubtedly, nobody will be ever able to contest positive results which can be achieved with the help of these preparations. But it is necessary to remember that anabolic steroids cause undesirable results along with benefits. That’s why those who plan to apply these products should study potential dangers before they begin to use these medicines.
Knowing about probable risks, you can find several methods in order to avoid or decrease them. Those that have ever taken anabolic steroids know that some of them convert into estrogen in the body, causing such unwanted reactions, as water retention, gynecomastia, fat accumulation, etc. Anti-estrogen drugs are capable to prevent or at least to reduce severity of these health problems. Anabolic-androgenic steroids also suppress natural production of testosterone. Luckily, there are some remedies that are able to restore this process.
Besides of drugs, there are also other ways to prevent or reduce negative reactions. Dosages should be lowered; cycles must not be long; proper stacks should be chosen, etc.
While some undesirable results of steroids are evident, others can be detected just with the help of lab tests. So, steroids may increase hematrocrit levels. This negative result is quite dangerous. Elevated hematocrit levels cause other grave unwanted effects. Individuals with this problem may face diseases of cardiovascular system and disorders connected with blood circulation. Even heart attack and death may result from high hematocrit levels. That’s why it is needed to check hematocrit levels while applying anabolic-androgenic steroids.
If a steroid user learns that he/she has elevated hematocrit levels, this person should consult his/her treating doctor. Steroid use must be stopped. Doctors appoint medicines for reduction of hematocrit levels. So, hematocrit levels should return to their normal levels. Otherwise, additional problems will appear.
Hematocrit levels should be kept within normal range. There are several simple rules which should be kept by sportspersons for this purpose. Those who train hardly should drink much water. Moreover, it is recommended consuming grapefruit. It is stated that this fruit contains a substance which is able to reduce high hematocrit levels.
In case you desire to avoid having high hematocrit levels, don’t apply anabolic steroids!

Elevated hematocrit levels cause serious health troubles

Tony Thompson, an American boxer, says that steroids and other doping products should be legalized in boxing. The sportsman states that anti-doping laws and gun laws are identical. Who doesn’t break gun laws? Only good guys do it. That’s why good guys are at a disadvantage. Thus, the similar situation is related to anti-doping rules. Just honest athletes don’t administer steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. So, they fight with those who have enhanced their performance with the help of steroids and other related medications.
It is stated that steroids are banned in sports because they are dangerous. What would you claim about boxing in itself? Isn’t boxing dangerous? The answer is obvious.
But it is also stated that it is needed to ban steroids and other related products in order to make boxing safer. Anabolic steroids and other doping products increase performance. The more increased performance is, the more dangerous rounds are. However it is true, would you prohibit anything which promotes performance of boxers? So, you ban anabolic steroids because they increase performance. Then prohibit trainings as well since they promote performance too! Thus, you will reduce performance while minimizing possible risks. What do you think about this condition?
Tony Thompson also adds that detection tests are not efficient at all. While numerous sportspersons take banned drugs, just some of them are caught and sentenced to suspensions. Thus, dopers have unfair advantage over those who keep anti-doping rules. Where is fairness? Where is logic?
Of course, statements expressed by Tony Thompson are reasonable. Anti-doping laws make fights more unfair. Moreover, the prohibition of doping doesn’t make rounds safer. Many boxers continue to take steroids and/or other prohibited medications without being caught. They continue to fight and have success with the help of doping, while good guys are at a disadvantage because they don’t break anti-doping rules.
So, if doping is legalized in boxing, fights will be fairer. Of course, they will remain unsafe. But they will be at least fair.
Tony Thompson has been harshly criticized for his arguments pro legalization of doping in boxing.

Doping has its roots in ancient time

Anabolic steroids are regularly taken by sportspeople, bodybuilders and by ordinary individuals. Since these preparations are forbidden in sports, doping scandals appear day by day. Other remedies are taken along with steroids. Numerous athletes are inclined to use heroin. You would probably wonder why heroin is used in sports. It is believed that heroin is used by sportspersons for relief of pain.
Studying history of doping in sports, you can notice that athletes are ready to take a lot of strange things, if these remedies are capable to increase muscle mass, ban fat, add strength, speed recovery from muscle injuries and kill pains. Gorgets and pickle juice represent only some remedies which are used along with anabolic steroids.
Doping is not a new issue in sports. Athletes dope from ancient times. They put efforts to develop new remedies which can help them to reach certain goals through increase of performance. It is often claimed that sports are good for health. Athletes and bodybuilders are commonly viewed as healthy individuals. But it is a wrong point of view. Sports are connected with several risks for health. Sportspersons push their bodies till limits. They take several dangerous remedies that promote their succeeding, obtaining awards and getting money. However several athletes achieve brilliant results linked with prizes, they ruin their health significantly. Some sportspersons and bodybuilders even take such drugs that may be fatal. They do it in the name of physical performance and success in sports.
Although new remedies for enhancement of performance are introduced, you probably see that the most of scandals are linked with anabolic steroids and growth hormones. While some medications appear and disappear quickly, anabolic-androgenic steroids are unlikely to disappear. However anti-doping agencies try to eliminate usage of anabolic steroids from sports, their efforts are unsuccessful. While anti-doping officers develop more effectual tests for detection of steroids and other related medications, athletes and bodybuilders find more sophisticated ways to dope and avoid detection. So, a lot of athletes dope while not being caught by anti-doping agencies. Nobody can contest that anabolic steroids and several other performance-enhancing drugs are widely taken in the world of sports and bodybuilding. Usage of steroids is unlikely to be eradicated from sports.

Steroids will be probably blamed for murder committed by Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius admitted that he had murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. But the sportsman claimed that he had murdered her because he had mistaken her for an intruder.
Police officers try to define why the Olympic athlete actually murdered Reeva Steenkamp. They discovered anabolic steroids at the sportsman’s home.
Since anabolic steroids have been found in Oscar’s bedroom, it would be possibly argued that steroids caused uncontrolled aggression in the sportsman. Steroids would be blamed for the murder.
In fact, you should realize that it is quite hardly to claim that anabolic steroids are responsible for aggression and violent behavior. Researches linked with this issue are quite limited. According to results of some studies, consumers of steroids are predisposed to aggression, paranoia, jealousy, etc. It is stated that those that take steroids are more likely to be involved in crimes than those who have nothing to do with these products. But it is important to take in consideration that steroids may just contribute to aggression. Only these medicines alone can’t lead to aggression. They turn out to be only factors that contribute into uncontrolled aggression. Other factors should be also present in order to cause aggression. Circumstances play significant role in such cases. Thus, it is even impossible to determine whether anabolic steroids cause aggression or several circumstances. Violent cases should be viewed as a complex of steroid use and circumstances.
It is also stated by scientists that increased testosterone levels are connected with aggression in some persons. So, it is necessary to specify here that while certain individuals with enhanced testosterone levels experience aggression, others with increased testosterone levels are not predisposed to uncontrolled violence. This condition differs from one individual to another.
You can see that the connection between usage of steroids and crimes is a complicated issue. Specialists have not studied this condition well enough to engage it. Thus, if defense lawyers of the Olympic athlete want to argue that steroids have made their client to kill his girlfriend, they should realize that they are going to use controversial statements.

Fate of EPO encourages pharmaceutical companies to collaborate with anti-doping officers

Today a lot of drug manufacturers are ready to collaborate with anti-doping agencies in their war on administration of forbidden medicines in sports. It sounds strange but this is the reality. In fact, if you review the fate of EPO, you can comprehend why pharmaceutical companies agree to support efforts of anti-doping officials. EPO is really an effectual remedy for treatment of anemia. Many persons with anemia that have applied EPO have been treated. But what do you think while hearing about this medicine? Almost each individual associates this remedy only with doping in sports. This preparation has been abused by the American cyclist Lance Armstrong that has cheated the whole world. Thus, EPO is associated only with cheating, shame, etc. Looking at this case, pharmaceutical companies try to “defend” their products from the similar fate. That’s why they work together with anti-doping agencies.
Although certain drug manufacturers started to cooperate with anti-doping officers long ago, sometimes there were several problems between them. Anti-doping officials criticized certain pharmaceutical companies for their connections with doping.
Today relations between anti-doping agencies and pharmaceutical companies are closer. Drug manufacturers share detailed information about new medicines with anti-doping agencies. It is precious information for development of detection tests for these medications. While anti-doping officials learn how medicines are manufactured, how they pass into body, how they work in the body, they can introduce more efficient tests for these drugs.
For example, the company Roche that elaborated the medication CERA helped anti-doping officers to elaborate a detection test for it. Later other pharmaceutical companies followed the example of Roche. The pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline went so far, as it sponsored an anti-doping lab during Olympics in London.
While relations between anti-doping officers and big pharmaceutical companies become stronger, smaller pharmaceutical companies begin to cooperate with anti-doping agencies too. While previously pharmaceutical companies haven’t wanted to discuss about their relations with anti-doping agencies openly, nowadays they don’t fear to announce about this condition.

Athletes should be never banned for doping

It is not necessary to subject sportspersons to tests for performance-enhancing substances. Many cases show that tests for banned medicines are not efficient. In addition to this factor, it is important to understand that application of tests by anti-doping officers is not logical at Olympics. The main purpose of Olympic athletes is following: to become faster, stronger and to be at the top level. So, why should you keep sportspersons far from drugs that could help them to achieve this result?
As you know, anabolic-androgenic steroids and other related medicines increase performance. So, athletes should be allowed to administer these remedies in order to enhance physical performance.
Numerous individuals claim that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs make competitions unfair. Is this opinion true? No, it wrong. You should realize that tests for steroids and other related medicines make competitions unfair. Many athletes take performance-enhancing drugs while avoiding detection. So, some sportspersons use steroids; others don’t violate anti-doping rules. As a result, users of doping products have unfair advantage over non-dopers. It’s unfair. Let all sportspersons have similar access to performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, competitions will be fairer.
But discussing unfairness in sports, you should remember about other aspects that have more essential impact of fairness/unfairness than anabolic steroids and other related products. Certain sportspersons live in developed countries; others are in less developed countries. Some sportspersons have money to buy necessary equipment; others can’t afford it. Several countries can sponsor sportspeople, trainers, sport physicians and managers; others are not able to do it. So, unfairness should be discussed here.
Olympic sportspersons spend much time while training. They sacrifice time, money, etc. That’s why it is illogical to disqualify those that are caught using anabolic steroids and other doping products.
While sportspeople are sentenced to suspensions for usage of anabolic steroids and several other chemical substances, they are never banned for usage of herbs and certain potions. It is stated that anabolic steroids and other chemical substances are suspended in sports because they can enhance athletic performance. But what is for herbs and potions? They are also capable to add energy. Nevertheless, these remedies are not forbidden in sports.  Chinese sportspersons use herbal remedies and win.
Of course, you may argue that anabolic steroids and certain other medicines may result in severe side effects. Undoubtedly, several forbidden preparations may cause serious health problems. But those that plan to apply these products do own research. They know about probable risks. Let athletes decide whether it is worthy to use such preparations. If they are ready to ruin health, let them do it because they are masters upon own bodies.

Where steroids sold at gyms come from?

David Howman, the CEO of the WADA, claims that China is the main source of raw materials utilized by underground labs for manufacture of anabolic steroids, HGH and other related preparations. Raw powders are sent from this country. Then underground labs produce illegal medications that are offered for sale by dealers at gyms and on the streets.
The black market of anabolic steroids controls sales of illegal drugs on the white market. The black market turns out to be the source of preparations which are available on the white market. It is stated that almost all drugs that are sold have been primarily obtained from underground labs that have used raw materials from China.
Elite sportspersons are frequently criticized for intake of anabolic steroids and other related preparations. Since steroid scandals appear daily, thousands individuals consider that anabolic steroids and other related preparations are mainly taken by elite sportspersons. But it is necessary to note that this a wrong point of view. Some experts have determined that steroids and other related medicines are more widely applied by high school students and aged persons who try to improve their appearance. While students desire to increase muscles with the help of anabolic steroids and certain other illegal medicines, aged persons try to increase strength and reduce fat deposits with the help of these medications.
Unfortunately, legal supplements often contain steroidal substances. Companies add such compounds intentionally. As a result, those who apply only nutritional and/or sport supplements turn out to be consumers of steroids. According to the WADA director David Howman, it is important to supervise supplement industry in order to prevent appearing of supplements that contain steroidal ingredients.

Anti-doping officers will never be capable to “clean” sports

What is your point of view linked with legalization of doping in sports?  Several individuals consider that it is time to legalize it. Others are against it. What do you believe?
Those who are against legalization of doping in sports think that anabolic steroids and other related medications represent essential evil. They may cause grave negative effects in users. Furthermore, a doper has unfair advantage over a non-doper during competitions.
According to another point of view, application of steroids and other doping products should be permitted in sports. Let sportspersons administer whatever they want! If they desire to take anabolic steroids, let them do it! If they intend to take other preparations, let them do it! If they want to use some medicines, let health care providers manage their application! Physicians know what their patients should do in order to avoid some negative consequences. So, doping products will not lead to serious undesirable effects. As a result, usage of anabolic steroids and other related preparations will be relatively safe for health and life of consumers.
As you know, anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are currently banned in sports. When sportspersons are suspected and/or found guilty of doping, scandals appear. Such cases are often discussed during TV shows, in magazines, newspapers, on internet, etc. You must know that each scandal commonly contains not only truth but also gossips, exaggerations, etc. As a result, you can’t assure whether several affirmations are true or not.
Those who are against legalization of doping in sports believe that sportspersons increase performance unnaturally with the help of steroids and other related medicines. Discussing about enhancement of physical performance, you should not forget about enhancement of sexual performance, cognitive skills, improvement of health, etc. Why do we administer some medications and supplements, improving our health and life, while demonizing athletes that try to promote performance with anabolic steroids and other doping products? Isn’t it hypocrisy? You would notice that anabolic steroids and several other doping products cause health problems. Yes, it is true. But what do you consider about usage of caffeine and nicotine? They are accepted in the society. But it is necessary to note that caffeine and nicotine lead to more serious health problems than steroids and other related preparations. Nevertheless, users of caffeine and nicotine are not so harshly demonized, as users of steroids.
Anti-doping agencies think that they will soon eradicate doping from sports. “Sports will be clean”, - they exclaim. But it is necessary to realize that doping will be never eradicated from sports. Anti-doping officers will not be ever capable to do it. While they elaborate new tests and increase penalties for administration of forbidden substances, athletes find new ways to avoid detection. So, everyone should understand that this conflict will never end, if doping is not permitted in sports.

Different attitudes to dopers

Dan Le Batard, a newspaper sportswriter, claims that it is needed to think over our attitude to doping. Do we evaluate various athletes identically? Do we accept intake of steroids and other related preparations by sportspersons? What is our real attitude towards athletes that utilize anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs/procedures? Do we admire of those that have success in sports because of anabolic steroids and other related remedies?
Sometimes the society is guilty for doping of athletes. The society should be demonized for abnormal behavior of sportspersons. The society expresses admiration of abnormal things that occur in the world of sports. The society expresses admiration of those that have ligaments taken from cadavers. The society praises athletes that are involved in various abnormal actions: competing with catheter, cutting fingers off, etc. Athletes do a lot in order to become famous. They submit to various procedures which are not needed for their life. Moreover, they apply such preparations and procedures that ruin their health. Why do they do such things? The answer is evident: they want to be praised; they desire to be prominent. Thus, they do it in the name of physical performance. While athletes utilize remedies that cause essential harm in them, we support their actions through our admiration, awards, money, etc.
Actually, the society is hypocritical. While we are inclined to demonize steroids and certain other prohibited drugs, we don’t condemn athletes that use different procedures for increase of their physical performance. While we demonize several dopers, we admire of others. Why are several products and procedures prohibited for increase of performance, while others are allowed? Let be reasonable! If you demonize steroids, don’t support those that use alternatives to these preparations that are also capable to promote physical performance. If you want to see natural talents of athletes, don’t admire of those that submit to various procedures for enhancement of physical performance! Before you demonize or praise someone/something, ponder over this aspect! Don’t hurry and be honest!

Role of anti-aging clinics in doping scandals

Numerous anti-aging clinics are linked with doping scandals. It’s naturally because they supply sportspersons and bodybuilders with steroids and other related medicines. When appropriate authorities search anti-aging clinics and seize medical records, they find out that several successful sport figures are clients of the clinics.
Recently several anti-aging clinics located in Miami were investigated. Federal agents found that the clinics offered prescription drugs for sale illegally. The clinics sold products for enhancement of muscle mass, weight loss, enhancement of endurance, etc.
According to the newspaper the Miami New Times, the anti-aging clinic Biogenesis was found guilty of illicit sale of performance-enhancing drugs. Furthermore, such well-known baseball players, as Alex Rodriquez and Melky Cabrera purchased doping products at Biogenesis of America. So, the anti-aging clinic appeared to be connected with one of the biggest steroid scandals in the sport of baseball.
Medical records of Biogenesis were taken from an employee of the clinic. The records were presented on the website of the newspaper Miami New Times. Journalists claimed that the employee who provided the records didn’t want to be identified.
It is reported that steroids, HGH, IGF-1 and other prescription drugs are widely offered for sale illegally by anti-aging clinics. Moreover, clinics hire doctors that provide fake prescriptions. Prescriptions for steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are often given to clients without required examination of their personal conditions. Furthermore, doctors supply clients with needed prescriptions even without seeing them. In additions to these aspects, several corrupt physicians permit anti-aging clinics to utilize their prescription pads. Thus, anti-aging clinics sell anabolic steroids, painkillers and other prescription drugs illicitly, as if they acted legally.
When illegal activities of anti-aging clinics become evident, owners of clinics, doctors and certain employees are sentenced to certain penalties. Nevertheless, the risk to get punishment doesn’t stop clinics from their illegal activities. However proper authorities try to eliminate illicit sale of prescription medicines, their success is not yet essential.

Baseball games will be soon “clean”

Although some individuals believe that doping will be never eradicated from sports, you can come across more optimistic opinions linked with this issue.
The former MLB player Frank Thomas claims that he has had success has in baseball without administration of steroids and other doping products. He is glad that he has never doped. Looking at Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, he is proud of his achievements in baseball. The baseball stars Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa have had great success. But now their accomplishments are removed. These sportsmen are considered to be liars. They haven’t been elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame, despites of their success. Frank Thomas is happy about this aspect. He notices that consumers of steroids must never be in the Hall of Fame. Furthermore, Frank Thomas says that he has played during the steroid era successfully without administration of prohibited medications.
Frank Thomas notices that he has respected the great baseball players Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.  But since they have administered steroids and/or other forbidden drugs, Frank Thomas doesn’t consider them stars longer. However, he doesn’t have critical words for them. But Frank Thomas claims that administration of doping products is their decision and they should suffer the consequences, being out of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa have been tainted. Their achievements don’t cost anything because they are fake. Such sportsmen shouldn’t be praised.
Frank Thomas considers that the MLB acts correctly, agreeing to elaborate blood testing for HGH. While baseball players have been subjected to urine testing for HGH, they will be also subjected to blood testing for this prohibited medicine regularly. So, Frank Thomas claims that the anti-doping system becomes more effectual in the MLB. He suggests that doping will be eradicated from this sport entirely. Games will be soon fair, according to Frank Thomas.

Doping should be legalized in sports

Numerous professional sportspersons got steroids and other doping products from Biogenesis, a Miami anti-aging clinic. The famous baseball stars Alex Rodriquez, Melky Cabrera and Bartolo Colon also belonged to persons who got anabolic steroids at this clinic.
What is unusual here? - Nothing. Steroids and other related medicines are widely administered in baseball and in other sports. Athletes buy these medicines at pharmacies, clinics, etc. Numerous anti-ageing clinics, pharmaceutical companies and other related establishments sell steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs illegally. Biogenesis is not the only clinic that is involved in illicit operations linked with steroids and other prescription medications. Sportspersons find various methods to acquire anabolic steroids and other related preparations and apply them. Although anti-doping agencies try to eliminate doping from sports, their efforts are not successful.
Do you consider that anti-doping officers don’t work enough well? Do you believe that they should establish more sophisticated drug testing policies? Do you consider that they don’t do their job properly?
It is necessary to recognize that no any drug testing policy is able to eliminate doping from sports totally. Athletes find certain ways to avoid detection. Administration of doping remedies is a part of sports. It exists from ancient time. Even ancient Greeks and Romans had some methods to enhance their performance to win. Will sportspersons stop using anabolic steroids and other related medications now?
Some sportspersons get undetectable medications and apply them. Moreover, they hire experts that supply them with tips for administration of anabolic steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, certain athletes have unfair advantage over others. Anti-doping officers can’t change the situation. They are not able to make sports “clean”. What is it needed to do under such circumstances? It is probably better to legalize doping in professional sports. So, anyone will be permitted to administer whatever he/she desires. As a result, no any sportsperson will have unfair advantage over another.
But since steroids and other related medicines are prohibited in sports, sportspersons try to find ways to purchase and use these products, avoiding detection. When it becomes evident that certain sportspersons dope, scandals appear.

Lance Armstrong tells Oprah that he has doped

Lance Armstrong was denying doping for years. However he was accused of taking prohibited preparations many times, he continued to claim that he never administered forbidden medications. Even when the USADA proved that the cyclist doped, he cheated about doping. But finally, Lance Armstrong decided to admit to using EPO, testosterone and blood transfusions.
However a lot of sportspersons administered doping products and avoided detection successfully, there was something unusual in the doping case of Lance Armstrong. Lance Armstrong reached great success in sports. He obtained 7 Tour de France titles. He won also certain other awards. Lance Armstrong got worldwide success. However he submitted to numerous drug tests, he never tested positive for any banned medication.
Undoubtedly, the American cyclist is not the only sportsperson who has doped. Sportspersons have administered banned medicines during past years. They continue to administer anabolic steroids and other related products nowadays. And professional sportspeople will administer them in future. Usage of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs is spread in professional sports. Almost each athlete applies forbidden products. While some sportspersons test positive for forbidden medications and receive suspensions, others avoid detection.
When it comes to the attitude to Lance Armstrong’s doping, it’s mainly negative. Many persons got great anger, when the celebrated cyclist admitted to using EPO, the steroid testosterone and blood transfusions. A lot of individuals believed in him. They thought that Lance Armstrong was “clean”. That’s why their disappointment was essential.
And what is about “clean” sports? Anti-doping officials should ponder over this issue. While anti-doping officers state that they have sophisticated tests to eradicate doping from sports, many sportspersons use steroids and/or other doping products and remain undetectable.
While Lance Armstrong has admitted to taking banned medicines, anti-doping agencies should realize that their programs are weak.

Lance Armstrong has acted like almost each professional athlete

Przemyslaw Saleta’s opinion about Lance Armstrong’s cheating differs from that of numerous persons. The polish boxer doesn’t condemn the American cyclist. Przemyslaw Saleta notices that Lance Armstrong has acted like almost every professional sportsman. The 7-time Tour de France winner has administered prohibited products and lied about his doping. It’s not surprising. Almost every sportsperson takes steroids and other related medicines.
While numerous sportspersons that take banned substances are caught by anti-doping agencies and sentenced to suspensions, Lance Armstrong has never tested positive for any prohibited medicine. He was not caught, despites of having been subjected to numerous drug tests. Undoubtedly, Lance Armstrong is not the only athlete who has avoided detection successfully. Let take Chinese sportspeople as an example! They are sponsored by the state. The state provides money enough to obtain such products that are undetectable. Thus, numerous Chinese athletes apply doping products without being caught. It becomes obvious that athletes that have much money may use performance-enhancing drugs and avoid detection. Lance Armstrong is just one of such sportspersons.
Przemyslaw Saleta has an unusual proposal. He thinks that steroids and other related medications should be legalized in professional sports. According to this sportsman, steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are not dangerous for health, if they are administered by adults that possess sufficient information about ways to consume them correctly. Przemyslaw Saleta considers that usage of steroids and other related medications by sportspersons should be supervised by health care providers. So, sportspersons are likely to avoid grave unwanted effects.
Furthermore, Przemyslaw Saleta thinks that steroids and other related medications are indispensible in such sports, as cycling. Cycling is a sport where athletes have to endure very extreme conditions while training and competing. So, anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs help cyclists to maintain health in better conditions. Cycling in itself is dangerous without anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.
But Przemyslaw Saleta specifies that anabolic steroids and other related medications should be banned in amateur sports. Moreover, young athletes must not be also permitted to administer these drugs because they may cause essential harm in them. Teenagers must not take such medicines because they may face serious negative consequences.
Nevertheless, Przemyslaw Saleta notes that it is wrong to believe that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs represent the key to success. According to him, success can be obtained with the help of hard working.

Criminal sanctions for illegal activities of compounding pharmacies

A lot of drug manufacturers violate laws. But just some of them are sanctioned appropriately. A lot of drug manufacturers avoid serious sanctions successfully. But only when serious scandals result from illicit actions of pharmaceutical companies, they are sentenced to proper penalties. For example, everyone is aware of the meningitis outbreak that has spread across the country because of tainted steroid injections produced by a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy. Undoubtedly, owners and officials of the drug manufacturer will be sanctioned appropriately. But when illicit actions of compounding pharmacies don’t lead to such serious problems, they continue with their business successfully.
The media reports about illicit operations connected with steroids, painkillers and other prescription preparations daily. But you may see that pharmaceutical companies get only light sentencing for illicit sale of steroids and other doping products. So, athletes and bodybuilders have free access to doping products. They purchase steroids and other related products from compounding centers and take them for athletic needs. Furthermore, several drug manufacturers provide fake prescriptions for anabolic steroids. Corrupt physicians supply customers of pharmacies with prescriptions that are given without required examination of customers’ personal conditions.
Compounding pharmacies are responsible not only for illegal sale of anabolic-androgenic steroids. Some pharmaceutical companies produce medications in unsterile conditions. As a result, many individuals get tainted medications and experience severe complications, applying  these products. Several persons even die from contamination resulted from intake of contaminated drugs. As you are possibly informed, 39 persons died because of fungal meningitis caused by tainted methylprednisolone acetate injections.
The late contamination with fungal meningitis should have an impact on decisions of appropriate authorities. Criminal penalties should take place. Otherwise, health of many individuals is in a great danger. Prescription medications must be sold just under real prescriptions. All preparations must be manufactured in sterile conditions. If pharmaceutical companies don’t obey all laws, they must be sanctioned. They must not be permitted to continue with business, if they violate laws. Forfeiture of licenses should be accompanied by other serious sanctions.

Steroids are demonized for Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer

Although the ashamed American cyclist Lance Armstrong has already lost his Tour de France titles and other awards, his doping scandal is still widely debated. Many persons are still expressing their attitudes to this case. Not only his alleged usage of performance-enhancing drugs is discussed but some persons also argue about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer. Why has Lance Armstrong suffered from this illness in his young years? What has caused this disease in him?
Whoopi Goldberg, a prominent American actress is also implicated in disputes connected with Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. While she has been mainly involved in debates connected with marijuana and other related drugs, now she has chosen to join those who fight against anabolic steroids and other related medicines.
According to Whoopi Goldberg, Lance Armstrong has got testicular cancer because of steroids. The actress considers that steroids are likely to cause cancer. She believes that these medications may induce appearing and developing cancer. Whoopi Goldberg considers that specialists should inform people about possible tights between steroids and cancer. The actress notices that specialists can find out whether Lance Armstrong has developed cancer because of steroids.
But what do other prominent individuals think about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer? Bob Weiner, a well-known political commentator, notes that anyone should be very cautious while expressing suggestions that anabolic steroids are responsible for development of cancer. This man acknowledges that these preparations  are blamed for many negative results which are quite harmful for consumers’ health and even life. But he notices that it is uncommon to demonize steroids for cancer. Such affirmations are serious. Bob Weiner believes that this issue has nothing to do with anti-doping morality.
Nonetheless, Bob Weiner is ready to believe that Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer has developed because of anabolic steroids. This illness normally doesn’t trouble young males. Why then has Lance Armstrong experienced it? Since scientific literature suggests that links between cancer and steroid use may exist, Bob Weiner doesn’t deny statements of Whoopi Goldberg.
But as it has been already noticed, this issue is not included in those of anti-doping policies. Anti-doping officers focus on morality and they don’t care about protection of sportspeople’s health.

Drug manufacturers are not punished for their illegal operations properly

Drug manufacturers are inclined to illicit operations. Numerous pharmacies manufacture and distribute fake medications. As a result, users don’t acquire desired benefits. Moreover, fake drugs may lead to dangerous unusual unwanted reactions in users. In addition to these illegal activities, drug manufacturers also distribute prescription preparations illegally. Steroids, HGH, painkillers and other drugs are offered for sale without any prescription. So, numerous persons apply these preparations for non-clinical purposes. Anabolic steroids and other doping products are widely taken for athletic purposes. Sportspersons and bodybuilders obtain and use these drugs in order to enhance muscle mass and add strength. Many individuals want to be more muscular and combat tiredness during trainings and competitions. That’s why they choose to administer anabolic-androgenic steroids and other doping products. Several other individuals try to look nicer. So, they administer several prescription medicines for anti-aging purposes.
Steroids, HGH and other performance-enhancing drugs are widely sold at online pharmacies. Certain companies even hire corrupt physicians that supply customers with proper prescriptions. These physicians provide prescriptions without required evaluation of clients and even without seeing them. Getting prescriptions, numerous persons buy steroids and other related medicnes and administer them for non-clinical goals.
Although sale and administration of anabolic steroids for non-medical needs are banned under laws of many countries, a lot of pharmacies avoid punishment successfully. While some companies and persons are found guilty of illegal actions related to preparations, they are rarely punished properly. Moreover, they continue to manufacture and distribute anabolic steroids illegally.
Another problem connected with illegal manufacture and distribution of anabolic steroids and other related preparations is following: some companies manufacture medications in unsterile conditions. Thus, individuals that apply such preparations may be contaminated with certain illnesses. Sometimes contamination with a serious disease may be tragic for several consumers. The meningitis outbreak which has recently occurred in the USA is widely discussed around the world. 39 persons died because they applied tainted steroid injections. Thus, proper officials should monitor manufacture of medicines. If safety is not at the top level, health of users is in a great danger.

NECC should have been shut down in 2003

In 2003 the FDA had in mind to close the New England Compounding Center (NECC) which lately caused the meningitis outbreak in some states of America. The NECC manufactured contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections. Over 400 persons who applied the tainted steroid injections were sickened with fungal meningitis. This illness turned out to be tragic for 39 persons.
According to a recent report published by the House of Energy and Commerce Committee, the meningitis outbreak could have been prevented. The report disclosed numerous cases related to the NECC that should have been closed by the FDA earlier.
The FDA claimed in 2003 that the Massachusetts pharmacy should not have manufactured medicines till improving of the situation. But ultimately the FDA didn’t ban manufacture of products at the NECC. Since the NECC was claimed to be a pharmacy, it should have been ruled by Massachusetts officials. So, the FDA let Massachusetts colleagues to improve the situation. As for Massachusetts officials, they didn’t prohibit manufacture of preparations at once. The company continued to manufacture products. Just Barry Cadden, the owner of the NECC, got reprimand.
Moreover, the NECC was guilty of some illicit activities. The company acted inappropriately under its license. While the NECC was a pharmacy, it acted as a manufacturer and shipped thousands doses of preparations to hospitals and individual patients.
In 2002 several persons suffered from unusual adverse effects after they had got bethamethasone injections produced by the Massachusetts pharmacy.
Later certain persons who got methylprednisolone acetate injections manufactured by the Massachusetts pharmacy were sickened with bacterial meningitis. Since these persons got complete recovery because of antibiotics, the case was forgotten. The NECC was not punished for the contaminated preparations.
These and even certain other cases manifest that the NECC should have punished earlier. The pharmacy should have been closed for its illegal and improper operations. But the NECC was never sentenced to any severe penalties. As a result, the company continued to produce preparations that were dangerous for consumers’ health. Finally, the meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated injections of the Massachusetts pharmacy spread to several states and sickened many persons. If the pharmacy had been closed earlier, the contamination with deadly fungal meningitis would not have occurred.

Tennessee health officials are worthy of praise

The meningitis outbreak caused by tainted steroid injections could have been prevented. But since the FDA didn’t use its authority for this goal suitably, more than 500 persons were contaminated with this illness and 39 recipients of the steroids died.
Tennessee officials displayed unbelievable competence under these circumstances. They were praised by legislators for their definite actions.
It was announced that a lot of persons who had received steroid injections produced by the NECC suffered from complications. When Tennessee health officials were informed about this situation, they enforced all health facilities to discontinue utilizing medications manufactured by the pharmacy from Massachusetts. Furthermore, they informed immediately about contamination health officials of other states. Actions of Tennessee health officials were quick and decisive. They acted rapidly and did everything in order to prevent further contamination and improve help those that were already contaminated with meningitis.
If Tennessee health officials hadn’t been so decisive and competent, more persons would have been contaminated with fungal meningitis and more deaths would have occurred.
As for the FDA, it appeared to be incompetent. It didn’t utilize its power immediately in order to improve the situation. Then it tried to justify its negligence, claiming that its authority was not cleared and established enough to interfere in such large-scale pharmacies, as the NECC. However, the FDA’s excuse was not accepted.
Tennessee health officials  deserve to receive a gold medal for their actions.
Although certain individuals consider that they could avoid contamination, warnings about risks still exist. A lot of persons are still hospitalized. Others are contracted by health officials. If any side results occur at injection sites of those who have utilized the tainted steroids, they should contact doctors at once.

Manny Pacquiao is ready to serve others

Every Filipino knows and loves the professional boxer Manny Pacquiao. This fighter represents own country successfully. So, Filipinos are proud of him. This sportsman is devoted to his fighting career. Manny Pacquiao is claimed to be a national sports hero and an international star. The boxer is known around the world.
It is necessary to notice that Filipinos love Manny Pacquiao not just for his success in boxing. While some Filipinos claim that they are not interested in boxing at all, they note that they love Manny Pacquiao. It’s not strange. Manny Pacquiao is a very loving and magnanimous individual. Several persons note that he is humble and proud at the same time. While he successfully represents his country during fights, he serves other individuals. Have you heard that Manny Pacquiao is a politician? This man is a public servant. It is interesting to note that he doesn’t expect others to serve him. He desires to serve and help others.
Manny Pacquiao has unpleasant experience. His life has not been always easy. This person has suffered from many difficulties like other Filipinos. His father has left the family, when Manny Pacquiao has been a boy. Thus, Manny Pacquiao has not had an easy life. He has experienced poverty. He knows how Filipinos live and what they feel. That’s why being a civil servant, Manny Pacquiao puts efforts in order to improve his people’s life.
The boxer is also a religious person. He reads the Bible every day. His deeds manifest that he believes in God.
 There is only one aspect which causes controversy. Manny Pacquiao is accused of doping. Numerous persons suppose that physical changes in this fighter point at doping. But Manny Pacquiao says that he has never applied anabolic steroids. His strength coach Ariza claims that the fighter has success because of new training methods elaborated by him. Ariza notices that he is a scientist that has introduced new training regimen which has been adopted by Manny Pacquiao successfully.
Manny Pacquiao notes that he succeeds because of God’s help and workouts. He makes it clear that he is not bothered by steroid accusations because he knows that he has never used any illegal products. Manny Pacquiao also reminds about the disgrace of the American cyclist Lance Armstrong. He notes that he doesn’t desire to have success with the help of illegal preparations because such methods can ruin his good name.

Unsterile conditions are blamed for contamination with meningitis

It is widely discussed about the meningitis outbreak that has happened in certain states of America. Contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections led to fungal meningitis in over 500 individuals. The contamination turned out to be fatal for 39 persons: they died. The majority of deaths took place in Tennessee.
It was said that contaminated steroid injections had been produced by the New England Compounding Center (NECC) that is based in Massachusetts. The FDA tested the company in order to set what caused contamination and see the situation at the NECC. It was confirmed by the FDA that the contaminated steroid injections were really produced by this company.
The FDA told the Associated Press that it was evident that preparing of preparations was unsterile at the NECC. The FDA claimed that leaking water and uncontrolled temperature were only some problems at the pharmacy. The equipment used for preparing of solution for injections was unsterile.
Moreover, the FDA stated that there were some other contaminants. Several bacterial contaminants were found at the pharmacy. However these contaminants were not real pathogens, they were able to result in infection as well. These bacterial contaminants were found in such drugs, as Betamethasone and Triamcinolone. There were not any situations reported about contamination caused by application of these products. But it was noted that these medicines were also able to cause contamination. Although the bacterial contaminants were anywhere in the environment, they had not to be in medications. This fact pointed at unsterile conditions at the compounding center and affirmed that the Methylprednisolone Acetate injections turned out to be contaminated with fungal meningitis because they were manufactured in improper conditions.
The situation made it clear that new laws on compounding pharmacies should be established. Contamination should be prevented. Otherwise, health of Americans is in danger.

Barry Larkin puts efforts to convince young athletes not to use doping products

The retired baseball player Barry Larkin claims about his negative attitude towards sportspeople that have ever administered anabolic steroids and/or other banned products. He claims that such baseball players who have ever been linked to doping products must not be elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame. To be introduced to the Hall of Fame is the highest honor which is gotten by baseball players. Barry Larkin has been introduced in the Hall of Fame last year. He believes that steroid users should not get the greatest honor. They should realize that they have made a serious mistake, when they have made a decision to use steroids and/or other related remedies. Their decision means that they should be out of this club forever.
Barry Larkin is one of  the most successful baseball players. He has obtained several awards, while playing professional baseball.
Barry Larkin also notices about Pete Rose that is kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. This athlete has gambled on baseball games. That’s why he has been suspended from professional baseball for the entire life. Thus, he doesn’t have any possibility to enter the Hall of Fame. Barry Larkin thinks that those that have ever applied forbidden drugs should get similar punishment. They must not be introduced into the Hall of Fame.
Barry Larkin has played during the steroid era. He doesn’t plan to demonize those that have played with and against him. He doesn’t make rash conclusions about other baseball players. Barry Larkin claims that no any athlete should be punished, if his guilt has not been proven. He is claimed to be innocent until it will be evident that he has actually applied anabolic steroids and/or other related substances.
Barry Larkin also takes part in teaching young sportspeople about risks related to intake of steroids. He has established a charity foundation which has been called after his name. So, the former successful baseball player puts essential efforts in order to make baseball clean. He urges young people not to use anabolic steroids and other doping products. Barry Larkin desires to see baseball drug-free.

Dana White: Anderson Silva has amazing performance

Dana White, the UFC president, continues to note that the fight between Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre will occur. However Anderson Silva has noted that he is not interested in the fight, Dana White doesn’t lose his hope. Dana White claims that the fight between these men will take place before Anderson Silva ends his athletic career.
Anderson Silva will also fight against Jon Jones. But today Jon Jones trains in order to face Chael Sonnen. The fight is scheduled to be in April this year.
Since Anderson Silva and St-Pierre don’t express any hatred to each other, fans want more eagerly to see the fight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones.
During interviews both Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre have said that they don’t want to face one another. Despites of their words, the UFC president states that he knows the situation better. He claims that while Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre state that they don’t desire to face each other in the ring, it isn’t true. The UFC president notes that wholly opposite words are pronounced behind the scenes. Furthermore, Anderson Silva never refuses fans’ proposals. The MMA fighter always does what he must do.
The UFC president praises Anderson Silva. He says that this fighter has great abilities. Anderson Silva has manifested his splendid performance many times.
It is interesting to notice that Anderson Silva has defeated Stephan Bonnar who has taken anabolic steroids.
Saying about the fight against Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar said that his opponent showed great abilities. He added that Anderson Silva defeated him entirely. He felt as if he hadn’t won any fight. So, Stephan Bonnar lost the fight, despites of his usage of prohibited medicines.
The UFC president doesn’t discontinue admiring of Anderson Silva. The UFC president thinks that the fighter evaluates his skills appropriately and he knows that he can win any match. That’s why Anderson Silva is ready to face any fighter anytime.

FDA notes about ambiguity in rules on pharmacies

The fungal meningitis outbreak that started in September 2012 had serious influence on America. Contaminated injectable steroids were manufactured by the New England Compounding Center (located in Massachusetts) and administered by a lot of persons. As a result, more than 400 patients were contaminated with fungal meningitis in more than 20 states. 39 individuals sickened with this illness died. 14 deaths occurred in Tennessee.
It became evident that it was necessary to do something in order to prevent such cases. Contamination must not occur in future. The FDA had to meet with representatives of all states in order to discuss this problem. Thus, lately a meeting took place in order to find ways linked with prevention of contamination in the future.
It was specified during the meeting that new rules on compounding centers should be introduced.
Representatives of certain states claimed that they did suitable job in their states and no any person experienced troubles connected with contamination. Furthermore, they noted critically that they didn’t know what occurred in other states.
When it comes to the FDA, its authority over such cases is not established properly. Federal court cases which were during past years weakened the authority of the FDA evidentially. In addition to these unpleasant aspects, some laws seem to be unclear.
Margaret Hamburg, the FDA Commissioner, expressed the proposal to improve the situation through the following modifications:
- to manage training of state regulators;
- to promote sharing information between the FDA and states;
- to eradicate ambiguity from laws.

These proposals seem to be justifiable. Such modifications will probably help to promote improving public health of Americans. Undoubtedly, if laws contain ambiguity, no any agreement will be reached. That’s why new rules should be introduced and existing laws should be altered.
The FDA hopes that state regulators will cooperate with it in order to prevent producing and shipping contaminated drugs.

What will you remember, thinking about sports of 2012?

Another year has gone away. Thinking about 2012, what will you note about sports? Which names will you pronounce? Will you talk of amazing baseball players? Will you talk about the dishonored American cyclist Lance Armstrong? Will you notice about the Summer Olympics? Will you discuss concussions of football players? Will you note about suicides committed by several professional football players? What will you notice about Melky Cabrera?
Undoubtedly, everyone will remember the case related to Lance Armstrong while speaking about sports of 2012. Each person will note about the role of anabolic steroids in cycling and in other sports. Any person will mention about potential undesirable reactions of anabolic steroids taken for athletic goals. Any individual interested in sports will remember what reporters have affirmed about anabolic steroids, lying in sports and numerous methods of athletes to succeed in professional sports.
Thinking about sports of 2012, you will possibly comment the steroid era in baseball and integrity of this sport. You will also mention about dreadful actions of Jerry Sandusky and his athletic career at Penn State.
But let guess what future generations will remember. What will historians remark one hundred years later? Will they draw attention on cases about James LeBron, Melky Cabrera and Jerry Sandusky? Will they talk over concussions of NFL players? However they will possibly discuss these situations, the most heat debates will be connected with Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. This is a case that will be never forgotten. Many persons will remember achievements of Lance Armstrong in cycling and his further downfall. Undoubtedly, they will also notice about his foundation Livestrong and influence of his spoiled reputation upon the charity organization. They will remember that usage of steroids resulted in loss of Tour de France titles, distancing from the organization Livestrong and some other problems. Lance Armstrong will be ever in the memory of the American society.

Roger Clemens should enter Hall of Fame

Fans of baseball and a lot of other individuals seem to be perturbed by results of voting for the Hall of Fame. Several great players have not entered the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is not surprisingly that you also ask why they have not been elected. Under rules of voting, those that have manifested brilliant baseball abilities and contributed to their teams significantly should be elected. Undoubtedly, such baseball players, as Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark McGwire and certain other individuals have manifested great abilities and accomplishments while playing professionally. Why aren’t they elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame?
A lot of voters state that they will never support those that have ever been related to steroids and/or other related drugs. Dopers should be sanctioned. Future generations should understand that they will never actually have success in sports, if they apply doping products.
What would you do, if you were a voter? Would you support dopers?
In fact, voters never possess complete information about admitted and suspected consumers of steroids. You can’t prove that Roger Clemens has actually taken doping products. A lot of persons have suspicions but there is no any proof. Why should voters refuse to support him? Are they sure that he has applied anabolic steroids and other forbidden remedies? –No, they aren’t. That’s why it is wrong to keep Roger Clemens out of the Baseball Hall of Fame just because of suspicions.
While several voters are ready to support suspected steroid users, they claim that they will never vote for an admitted consumer of steroids. Although it seems to be fair, let review the situation better! Have steroids played any substantial role in success of certain baseball player? For example, if even Roger Clemens has used performance-enhancing drugs, it is possible to convince anyone that he has had great success not because of steroids. Great achievements of this brilliant baseball player have been displayed before his alleged steroid use. According to some affirmations, Roger Clemens has used steroids since 1998 and then in 2000 and 2001.  But the most brilliant achievements have been done by him before 1998. So, nobody can state that anabolic steroids have helped Roger Clemens to succeed in professional baseball. That’s why he should enter the Hall of Fame.
Moreover, why are many persons inclined to blame just dopers? Isn’t it the society that presses sportspersons to start applying steroids and other related medicines?

It is wrong to keep Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Roger Clemens out of Baseball Hall of Fame

Certain members of the Baseball Hall of Fame affirm that steroid users must never be elected for their club. They allege that such baseball players, as Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens should be kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. They are very pleased that these persons didn’t receive needed percentage of voting to be in the Hall of Fame. According to them, it is correct. They suggest that otherwise our children get confused. They will think that they are allowed to take steroids and whatever they want and remain unpunished. Thus, it would be a bad example for future generations. Al Kaline, Goose Gossage and several others who belong to the Baseball Hall of Fame have this point of view. They even notice about cycling, as a good example to follow.
What happened actually in cycling? The legendary American cyclist was accused of applying forbidden products. As a result, he was stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles and sentenced to life-time ban.
So, several Hall of Famers suggest that cycling is a good example for baseball. Baseball players that are found guilty of doping should be banned from this sport wholly. Record books must not include information about success of those that have been caught administering prohibited products. Those that have lied should be punished appropriately.
Nonetheless, not every member of the Baseball Hall of Fame has similar point of view. For example, Juan Marichal supports Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, etc. He believes that these baseball players should be in the Hall of Fame. These sportspersons are stars in baseball. Nobody could prove that they have actually taken doping products. Since there is no any proof, suspicions cost nothing.
Under rules related to voting for the Hall of Fame, baseball players that have amazing abilities and those that have contributed to their teams substantially should be in the Hall of Fame.  Nobody doubts that Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were great players. They made evident contributions to their teams. That’s why they should be elected for the Hall of Fame.

Angel “Memo” Hernandez knows legal remedies to add muscle mass

Any fan saw that the body of the American boxer Juan Manuel Marquez had been changed essentially. What led to such dramatic changes in the sportsperson?
Since Juan Manuel Marquez is linked to the admitted steroid dealer Angel “Memo” Hernandez, numerous persons suggest that the boxer’s muscles have been enhanced because of steroids and/or other related products. Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been employed as a strength coach of Juan Manuel Marquez. This man was related to the BALCO scandal. As it was learnt, this person supplied many elite sportspersons with anabolic steroids and other related products. He provided information about certain sportspersons who purchased banned medications from him.
Finding out that Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been a distributor of steroids, a lot of persons suppose that he provides doping products to Juan Manuel Marquez. Some suspicions and even accusations were presented by Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s trainer. Freddie Roach expressed the desire to subject the both fighters Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao to testing before the fight.
In fact, Freddie Roach didn’t have any proof. He focused only on enhanced muscles of Juan Manuel Marquez.
Later Manny Pacquiao’s trainer claimed that he didn’t mean anything serious. He claimed that he was just joking.
Angel “Memo” Hernandez affirmed that he was not only a coach. Since he is a scientist, he knows a lot of things. He knows the best methods to enhance muscles and add strength. Angel “Memo” Hernandez says that he knows the ways to do it legally. No any illegal medication is included in his methods. But he doesn’t want to reveal the ways. The coach specifies that this is a secret.
As for Juan Manuel Marquez, he claimed that he never took any prohibited medication. He noticed that it was not drugs that caused the evident changes in his physique. Furthermore, he specified that weight was not the most important factor while fighting. According to the boxer, a fighter should possess intelligence, speed and strength in order to succeed.
Neither Juan Manuel Marquez, nor Manny Pacquiao was tested for prohibited substances before the ring. Such tests are usually applied by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after fights.

Pete Rose is reasonable

The former MLB player Pete Rose is a reasonable person. He sees own mistakes and don’t blame others for his problems. He is an example for other baseball players that have been dishonored for application of steroids or other faults.
When it comes to Pete Rose, he was never linked to steroids. This sportsman had great success while playing professional baseball. He received 3 World Series rings, a MVP award, 3 batting titles, 2 Gold Gloves, etc. However Pete Rose didn’t take steroids and other forbidden preparations, he was found guilty of another mistake. This sportsperson bet on baseball games. As a result, he was banned from the Hall of Fame permanently.
Pete Rose hopes that the decision will be altered and he will be elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Being in Cooperstown, Pete Rose’s wife was full of indignation. She and her husband, a former splendid baseball player, had to watch Hall of Fame festivities as ordinary persons. While Pete Rose’s wife was very disappointed, the former professional baseball player seemed not to share her feelings.
Pete Rose claims that he has patience. He will continue to wait until he receives the second chance. The sportsperson promises that he will never bet on games again. He says that the second chance will be enough for him to show that he is a trustworthy person. He will not need to get the 3rd chance.
Pete Rose puts efforts to urge his wife that he is not in the Hall of Fame due to own fault. He affirms that they shouldn’t blame others. He is guilty. That’s why he is suspended.
Pete Rose acknowledges that he is like Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and other sportspersons connected with the steroid era. Pete Rose claims that Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds are amazing baseball players that should enter the Hall of Fame. He underlines that Roger Clemens hasn’t entered the Baseball Hall of Fame just because of suspicions. This sportsman hasn’t failed any drug test. You haven’t seen Roger Clemens having anabolic steroids and needles in his hand. That’s why you don’t have any right to claim that he has used these medications. So, it is not correct to demonize and punish the celebrated baseball player while lacking proof.

Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds haven’t lost because they are rich

Does money cause happiness? Undoubtedly, it doesn’t. But money possesses great power. However it can’t bring happiness, it has ability to help to prevent imprisonment in several cases. Let review the cases against Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Someone has probably believed that these sportspersons will lose. But you should not forget that rich guys never lose. Since they have money, they have many possibilities to win.
Barry Bonds was accused of lying to a grand jury. He claimed under the oath that he had never taken any forbidden remedies. It seemed that Barry Bonds’ cheating became obvious and he would spend certain time in jail. But remember: this baseball player has much money. However he was convicted for obstruction of justice, he was sentenced just to house arrest and community service. Furthermore, even this light sentencing was appealed.
Roger Clemens, another athlete, was charged with lying under oath too. He affirmed that he had never administered any prohibited substances. Ultimately, the athlete was cleared of all charges. He didn’t lose as well.
These cases demonstrate power of money. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have hired the best defense attorneys. Undoubtedly, you need much money in order to hire the most experienced defense attorneys. Since Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have money, they could hire Albert Pujols, Allen Ruby or Rustin Hardy. Thus, it is not surprisingly that federal prosecutors have lost under these circumstances.
Federal prosecutors lost also in other situations. For example, let mention the case against the prominent American cyclist Lance Armstrong. The government decided to drop the case because it would lose.
However the government wasted much money for these cases, it couldn’t win. Federal prosecutors had only minor results in the cases related to Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
Thus, if you are a professional sportsperson, you may apply anabolic steroids and/or other related medications, if you have money. You should be rich enough to avoid prison. Otherwise, you will be ashamed and spend years in jail.

Testimonies of Barry Bonds’ former girlfriend

Kimberley Bell, Barry Bonds’ former girlfriend appeared in the trial to testify against the sportsman. This woman said that there were obvious changes in physique of Barry Bonds. She noted that the baseball player’s head increased. Kimberley Bell also mentioned that his testicles became shrunken. Moreover, he experienced hair loss and acne. According to this woman, Barry Bonds also had abnormal behavior. He was too aggressive and impatient. Such changes are usually linked with administration of steroids.
Barry Bonds threatened to his former mistress. He asked her disappear. Otherwise, he would cut her head off.
So, Kimberley Bell’s words served as a basis to continue charging Barry Bonds with perjury and obstructing justice. Several years ago the baseball player said under oath that he had never taken steroids. But as it turned out, he probably lied under oath.
Providing information about Barry Bonds, Kimberley Bell began to cry two times during the course. Once the woman was interrupted by a defense attorney for Barry Bonds.
Kimberley Bell was asked whether usage of steroids was discussed by her and Barry Bonds. Bell said that once Barry Bonds claimed that he was using anabolic steroids. The baseball player got an elbow injury around 1999-2000. The injury was too severe, according to Kimberley Bell. So, she asked Barry Bonds about the awful injury. The baseball player claimed that steroids promoted increasing muscles significantly and quickly. As a result, the joint couldn’t handle so rapid and essential changes in the size of muscles.
Chris Arguedas, a defense attorney for the baseball player, accused Kimberley Bell of attempts to become famous and make money because of her relations with the great athlete. She tried to promote selling a book about her relationships with Barry Bonds.

It is needed to create new category within Baseball Hall of Fame

Such successful baseball players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza, have not been introduced into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Is it fair? These sportspersons have reached splendid results while playing baseball professionally. But it is claimed that there is no any place for steroid users in the Hall of Fame.
So, certain persons think that if consumers of steroids enter the Hall of Fame, it will have negative impact for future generations. Young individuals should comprehend that great baseball players are those that haven’t taken any forbidden preparation. In fact, this is nonsense. Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens are always considered to be the best baseball players. If even they are not elected for the Hall of Fame, they will be always praised. These sportspersons have obtained great results. No one can doubt about their accomplishments.
Let analyze logically. For example, you see the most beautiful girl in the town. But she can’t win Miss of America. Does she lose its beauty? Do you discontinue realizing her beauty only because she hasn’t win Miss of America? Answers are obvious. The same case is with Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Mike Piazza. They are great players, regardless whether they will enter the Hall of Fame or not.
Barry Bonds obtained several MVPs before he was associated with steroids. Roger Clemens became prominent for his baseball skills before he was accused of steroid use. As for Mike Piazza, no one can contest that he is one of the best catchers.
It is affirmed that the Baseball Hall of Fame is the place for the best baseball players that have ever played the game. Let suppose that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza must not enter this category. Then we must create another category within the Baseball Hall of Fame. These players must be the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, it loses its meaningfulness. Since the Hall of Fame is linked to greatness, it can’t exist without such amazing players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. Barry Bonds could make games exciting. He showed excellent baseball skills long before he was accused of doping. The same things may be pronounced about Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. The Hall of Fame is nothing without these great players. That’s why it is necessary to take in consideration these conditions and alter the attitude to these players and the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, the integrity of this sport will be destroyed.

FDA-approved weight loss remedies are not effective

The New Year is considered to be a time to produce changes in life. A lot of individuals plan to do certain things for improvement of physical appearance since January. January is time for new beginnings. Numerous individuals start using weight loss remedies since January. They want to lose extra fat since the New Year. The New Year is time of certain new beginnings for athletes and bodybuilders as well. Numerous sportspersons and bodybuilder start applying cycles with anabolic steroids in January. Thus, since the New Year certain individuals want to burn fat, others want to obtain muscle mass and energy. Several other individuals want to achieve several other goals linked with their physical appearances.
It is not surprisingly that a lot of individuals desire to lose fat since the New Year. It is defined that a person commonly gains 1-2 pounds since the Thanksgiving till the Christmas. When it comes to those that are predisposed to obesity, they add up to 5 pounds of fat during the same period of time. Undoubtedly, it is impossible to say the same things about professional sportspeople and bodybuilders because they usually can manage weight gains. They have strict dieting habits. That’s why they are unlikely to add great body fat, despites of holidays.
Although many persons start doing something for improvement of physique, not everybody reaches his/her goals. Unluckily, a lot of persons that don’t belong to professional bodybuilders don’t achieve results related to fat loss. We don’t want to discourage anybody but this is the reality. Why do numerous individuals fail to achieve results linked with fat loss? Numerous persons use FDA-approved medicines for this need. But it is important to notice that these drugs aren’t efficient for fat loss. You should know that bodybuilders commonly don’t use FDA-approved weight loss preparations. Moreover, common people don’t possess knowledge about correct nutrition which would be suitable for fat loss. In addition to these factors, it is necessary to perform several physical exercises in order to achieve essential results.
That’s why it is a good idea to do own research connected with efficacious methods applied for fat loss. Don’t get troubled! You may find proper information on different websites. Learn what sportspeople and bodybuilders do and take for fat loss. This knowledge can help you to apply right methods and reach amazing results.

Will Lance Armstrong go to prison, if he admits to doping?

An individual that didn’t desire to be indentified has disclosed that Lance Armstrong is going to admit to taking prohibited drugs during an interview with the American talk show host Oprah Winfrey. Is this a right decision of the famous cyclist? Points of view differ. Several individuals believe that if the American cyclist admits to doping, his reputation will be restored. Others claim that the admission will alter nothing. Some other persons affirm that if Lance Armstrong does it, he will be probably sentenced to imprisonment.
As you know, Lance Armstrong denied administering steroids and other banned medicines. He seemed to succeed till the USADA published a report on him. The USADA’s dossier presented doping evidence. As a result, the cyclist was stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles. Furthermore, his sponsors dropped him. In addition to these negative conditions, Lance Armstrong had to distance himself from the cancer-fighting foundation Livestrong in order to prevent negative influence of his problems on it.
Will Lance Armstrong admit to administering prohibited substances? Which will be consequences?
Several experts affirm that prosecution will take place, if Lance Armstrong admits to doping. The cyclist has pronounced under the oath that he never used any prohibited medications. Thus, if he admits to doping, it means that he admits to lying under the oath. As a result, he may be sentenced to prison. That’s why some experts claim that Lance Armstrong should continue denying doping.
But there are persons who affirm that the admission will alter nothing. Millions of persons with cancer that have survived with the help of Livestrong praise Lance Armstrong. The cyclist is a hero for them. These individuals like him, regardless of whether he has doped or not. If even Lance Armstrong admits to administering forbidden medications throughout his cycling career, these persons will continue to support him.
But there is also another point of view. If Lance Armstrong presents important information about intake of performance-enhancing drugs in the US Postal Service Cycling Team, his suspension from competitions may be reduced. So, the disgraced cyclist will probably compete again.
It is unclear whether Lance Armstrong will really admit and which results will follow.

Lance Armstrong’s fall made him finalist for “Texan of the Year” award

The Dallas Morning News is a daily newspaper which is quite popular in the USA. Several persons whose deeds have essential impact on the society are chosen each year for the “Texan of the Year” award. It is necessary to mention that not just positive deeds are taken in consideration. Even deeds that have been influenced on the society negatively may promote getting the “Texan of the Year” award. So, Lance Armstrong’s doping case made the cyclist the finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award.
As you understand, Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal is not pleasant. Although this case disgraced the famous American cyclist, it made him more prominent. The doping case had essential impact on the society. Many individuals discussed the situation related to his usage of anabolic steroids, EPO and other performance-enhancing drugs. Numerous persons focused on the following questions: “Have Lance Armstrong actually used doping products?”, Why has he cheated?”, Which preparations have been applied by him?”, How could he remain undetectable?”, etc.
The Dallas Morning News didn’t fail to describe positive deed of Lance Armstrong as well. The newspaper noted about efforts of the cyclist for the foundation that helps people with cancer to survive. The athlete also promoted developing centers for studies connected with treatment of cancer. The Dallas Morning News noticed also about accomplishments of the sportsman which were done during his cycling career. Since young age Lance Armstrong succeeded in cycling. He acquired many awards. Lance Armstrong won Tour de France 7 consecutive times.
Even testicular cancer couldn’t defeat the prominent cyclist. Although the cancer spread over the body, Lance Armstrong escaped from this dreadful trouble. Furthermore, he came back to professional cycling after his treatment and continued to succeed. While all positive deeds of Lance Armstrong didn’t make him a finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award, his doping case did it. Of course, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) contributed to his award. A dossier on Lance Armstrong’s doping case was published by the USADA. Furthermore, the cyclist’s sponsors left him after it was proven that he had doped. So, numerous individuals were convinced that the cyclist had administered forbidden medicines.
Texans praised Lance Armstrong, when he had success in cycling. But when this sportsman crashed, they started to blame him. It is not surprisingly because this is the nature of Texans. While they prefer to make some persons heroes, they prefer to blame them too.

About 80% of MMA fighters use recreational drugs

The UFC president Dana White supposes that many MMA fighters administer marijuana. This person is troubled by this issue. While anti-doping organizations put efforts to clean sports from usage of steroids and other doping products, Dana White notes that it is needed to test fighters for recreational drugs randomly. The UFC president says: “Forget about steroids!” He claims that it is the time to be troubled by usage of marijuana and other related drugs by MMA fighters.
It is known that those that are caught applying steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs are sentenced to suspensions from competitions. Which sanctions are for those who are caught applying recreational drugs? You should know that the punishment is similar.
Don’t you wonder how many athletes are caught applying marijuana and/or other related drugs, if random testing for recreational drugs will be implemented in the UFC?
475 fighters have contracts with the UFC. It is suggested that if random testing is conducted, about 80% of these fighters will be caught using these drugs.
The United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) would be glad to sign a contract with the UFC in order to promote cleaning it from doping. They think that the UFC should have the same anti-doping program like other sports organizations have. But Dana White doesn’t want to sign a contract with the USDADA and the VADA. He affirms that the State Athletic Commission test fighters for forbidden substances. It is enough in order to clean the UFC from intake of prohibited preparations, according to Dana White.
It becomes obvious that Dana White doesn’t want to clean MMA from doping. Previously he has pronounced some affirmations for support of testosterone replacement therapy among fighters. He has affirmed that any fighter should take anabolic steroids under guidelines of his health care provider, if he has low testosterone levels. Athletes must obtain therapeutic use exemptions in order to compete professionally while using certain steroids. But it is possible to suggest that therapeutic use exemptions frequently serve as an excuse for doping. Numerous famous fighters have acquired therapeutic use exemptions and apply steroids while fighting. Thus, doping continues to prosper in MMA.
Why doesn’t Dana White put efforts to eradicate doping and smoking pot from MMA? Think logically! The war on doping and smoking will influence on business negatively.

Why are only steroid users blamed?

Sportswriters often write articles about those that possess unnatural muscles and strength. Reading their affirmations, you can see that those that apply anabolic steroids and/or other related medications are harshly blamed. Such individuals are criticized in the society. They are called “cheaters”. It is stated that those that administer steroids for performance-enhancing effects may become addicted to these drugs. Many articles also contain information linked with probable undesirable consequences of steroids. However some adverse effects appear in steroid users, others are not proven scientifically. For example, it is widely reported about violence and murders committed by consumers of steroids. It is claimed that steroids may cause uncontrolled behavior which results in crimes. However, so named “roid rage” linked with these drugs is considered to be a controversial issue.
A lot of persons affirm that application of anabolic steroids for increase of muscle mass and strength, hardening of muscles and fat loss is a moral issue. Let think! Is this statement free from hypocrisy? Why are just anabolic steroids blamed? Do just these medications make the society unnatural? Let examine other aspects of our society! What do you think about sexual stimulants? It is affirmed that you should not suffer from sexual dysfunctions, when there are appropriate medications to get rid of such problems. Furthermore, what do you think about preparations for anti-aging needs? Why should you have evident wrinkles, if there are methods to hide your age? Models and actors use certain medications but they are not named “cheaters”. Students use certain medications in order to increase their cognitive abilities. They are not demonized too. Several specialists that have conducted certain studies claim that those that take steroids for increase of physical abilities are more harshly blamed than those that apply certain preparations to increase cognitive abilities. Is it fair?
As you see, our world is full of hypocrisy, ignorance and unfair accusations. May you demonize steroid users in this society? May you claim that application of steroids for enhancement of physical performance is a moral issue? Be real! If you begin to demonize consumers of steroids, don’t forget about other aspects in the society!

Dana White: testosterone replacement therapy is legal for any athlete

Application of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by sportspersons is a controversial issue. There are many debates connected with it. It is known by everyone that steroids and some other related medicines are prohibited in numerous sports organizations. But if a person should take these preparations under indications of his/her doctor for medical purposes, he/she should acquire a therapeutic use exemption. Although it is permitted to administer even anabolic steroids for therapeutic needs, such sportspersons are often demonized and named “cheaters”. Actually, it is unfair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, believe about application of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he demonize fighters that apply steroids in order to enhance their reduced levels of testosterone? The UFC president affirms that any person with hypogonadism should apply steroids, if these medications are recommended by his physician. However it is fair, let mention why several sportsmen suffer from reduced levels of testosterone. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may cause suppression of natural testosterone secretion. So, several fighters and other athletes that have used previously steroids for athletic purposes may have hypogonadism. Hence, their health care providers recommend them taking some steroids in order to enhance their testosterone levels.
According to Dana White, testosterone replacement therapy is legal for all men, including professional sportspersons. So, if any sportsperson experiences hypogonadism, he should be allowed to take steroids recommended by his health care provider. He should reach normal testosterone levels which characterize any healthy man of his age.
But Dana White makes it clear that any fighter or another athlete that administers anabolic steroids and/or other forbidden drugs for athletic needs must be sentenced to suspensions. It is necessary to make difference between those that apply steroids for clinical needs and those that desire to add muscle mass and strength with the help these medicines. Nobody is allowed to administer anabolic steroids for athletic purposes. It is forbidden in sports. Those that violate anti-doping rules must be sanctioned. Sports must be free from doping.
It seems to be strange that statements of the UFC president differ evidentially from statements presented by anti-doping officials. As you know, words of some anti-doping officials for steroid users are much harsher than those said by Dana White.