Posts Tagged ‘Growth hormone’

Johannes Wilson who is alleged to have a gang association and a reputation for supplying anabolic steroids to body builders has been struck off the register on charges relating to irregular prescribing.

The doctor was understood to have left the country and did not appear or defend himself at the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (HPDT) hearing.

From Nzherald.co.nz:

Dr Wilson was found guilty of all of eight charges laid by the Medical Council’s Professional Conduct Committee, including importing Jintropin, a non-consented growth hormone, without the testing data required under the Medicines Act 1981.

Dr Wilson ran three Auckland clinics from 2001: a men’s health clinic, a clinic associated with a gym and a solo practice.

A witness who had been a body builder said Dr Wilson would inject him and fellow body builders with steroids and other body-enhancing drugs in quick consultations without any physical examination or history taken.

Dr Wilson was found guilty in July 2006 of professional misconduct for three failed vasectomies on two men.

The strength and conditioning coach of Juan Manuel Marquez, Angel “Memo” Hernandez, recently threatened to sue Alex Ariza, his counterpart in the camp of Manny Pacquiao.

“I would like to say through this medium and the public that logically, we are preparing a lawsuit for defamation against Mr. Alex Ariza,” Hernandez said, his words translated from Spanish.

From Boxingforum.com:

While it is unclear exactly which of Ariza’s comments have sparked Hernandez’ statements, Hernandez has come under scrutiny lately after former BALCO chief Victor Conte revealed through his Twitter account on Monday that Hernandez is the former Angel Heredia.

As the government’s star witness in the infamous BALCO doping cases, Heredia testified before a San Francisco court in May of 2008 that he had sold banned substances—namely EPO, growth hormone and steroids—to Olympic sprinters like Marion Jones.

Conte ended up serving four months in prison for his role in orchestrating the steroid distribution scandal.

However, Hernandez’ ire was not directed at Conte, but rather at Ariza and Pacquiao, the latter of whom will fight Marquez on Nov. 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

“On his behalf, the declarations he has made are very direct. I think they’re very prejudicial not just with respect toward the image of Juan Manuel Marquez, but for mine as his physical trainer,” Hernandez said.

Adolpho Birch, who oversees the NFL’s drug-testing program, is confident that game-day testing that can take place before or after games would not be disruptive to teams.

Birch has provided a solution for a concern among players and coaches with the statement.

From NYtimes.com:

Birch said he did not believe H.G.H. is used by 10 to 20 percent of players, as some players have publicly guessed.

He declined to reveal if discussions with the players union had already begun to resolve the final details of growth hormone testing. But he played down concerns about the reliability of tests — concerns that players raised the day before the deal was completed last week — and he said that the N.F.L. hoped eventually to have a test that will expand the detection window for H.G.H.

Birch said game-day testing would be limited to performance enhancing drugs like steroids and human growth hormone, and would not include recreational drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine.

Winstrol (also known as Winny or Stanozolol) is a synthetic anabolic steroid and one of the oldest anabolic steroids on the market. This synthetic derivative of testosterone, the male sex hormone, is admired by sportsmen for losing and gaining body weight without compromising on lean appearance and muscle definition during cutting and bulking cycles.

Anabolic effects of this performance enhancing drug are, usually, seen after a period of 3-4 weeks and continue to increase over time. It is best to use this drug 1-2 months before a sport event and stop the use at least 2-3 weeks before the event to avoid detection by anti-doping agencies. During and after a steroid cycle involving Winstrol, anabolic steroids and ancillary drugs such as Masteron, Equipose, Oxandrolone, Growth hormone, and Thyroxin can be used to restore production of naturally occurring testosterone and reap & optimize its true benefits.

The recommended dose of Winstrol is 10-20 mg per day though a higher dose of 20-50 mg per day or 50-150 mg per week may be used by bodybuilders while preparing for sport event. Winstrol is used administered via intramuscular injections though it can also be taken in oral form. Use of this drug is not recommended to pregnant or breastfeeding women or those suffering from breast or prostate cancer or anyone with allergies to steroidal drugs. Doses of Winstrol should not be changed without medical approval as its abuse can lead to side effects like testicular atrophy, reduced libido, loss of hair, fluid retention, and depression.

When it comes to treating deficiency of testosterone in hypogonadal males and promoting dramatic muscle and body strength gains, Sustanon 250 is an admired name among medical practitioners and professional sportsmen. This highly potent yet easily accessible and affordable anabolic steroid is second to none for promoting development and maintenance of reproductive tissue like testes, seminal vesicles, and penis and giving a new meaning to on-field performance.

Sustanon 250 is a blend of four different esters of testosterone, the male sex hormone: testosterone propionate – 30 mg, testosterone phenylpropionate – 60 mg, testosterone isocaproate – 60mg, and testosterone decanoate – 100 mg. Each of the involved esters has a different half life that means that testosterone is continously supplied from the injected site or pill (when taken in oral form).

Professional sportsman use and recommend this anabolic steroid because it helps them deliver unmatched performance and demonstrate muscle definition gains like never before. Moreover, use of Sustanon 250 for a period of six to eight weeks is more than enough to promote enhancements in the context of strength, stamina, protein synthesis, nitrogen retention, and performance.

The recommended dose of Sustanon 250 is 250-500 mg per week and it is generally stacked with anabolic steroids and performance enhancing drugs like Anadrol, Trenbolone, and Winstrol or with Growth Hormone or Thyroxin and antiestrogens such as Clomiphene, Tamoxifen, or Arimidex as part of post cycle therapy.

Doses of Sustanon 250 should not be altered unless approved by a certified medical practitioner else it can lead to side effects like depression, hair loss, impotency, and testicular atrophy.

The thyroid hormone, thyroxine (T4) is a tyrosine-based hormone that is produced naturally by the thyroid gland in the body. Synthetic versions of this hormone are in use for treating deficiency of the naturally produced thyroxine and enhancing the rate of metabolism.

T4 has the unique potential of improving the symptoms of hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid. Commonly sold as Synthroid, Levoxyl, and Levothroid, the hormone controls the rate of metabolism and is essential to proper development of all cells in the body. Use of T4, under medical supervision, is also effective in making the body more sensitive to other hormones so that it can work efficiently.

The thyroid hormone also demonstrate efficacy in enhancing the level of protein synthesis and regulation of macronutrient (protein, fat and carbohydrate) metabolism; it is also beneficial to burn more calories and lose weight in a short span of time.

The recommended dose of T4 is 300 mcg/day and these doses can be taken in divided doses and with or without meals. The hormonal drug is commonly used in steroid cycles involving growth hormone and helps users maintain more muscles when dieting. T4 doses should not be altered at will and must always be preceded by a qualified medical advice else it can lead to side effects such as trembling of the fingers, excessive sweating, diarrhea, nausea, and excessive weight loss. This hormonal drug is not recommended for girls and women, especially pregnant and breastfeeding women, unless otherwise specified by a medical practitioner.

New Zealand sank to a new low by saying that some members of the Swiss Alinghi syndicate Sailing Team used performance enhancing drugs; the statement is aimed at ousting the Swiss from the America’s Cup

Argument was without formal substantiation and based on observations of a private investigator, former police officer, who had been hired to investigate the use, the opposition without formal proofs.

From Guardian.co.uk:

It alleged that members of the Swiss winch-grinding team had been seen entering the premises of the Men’s Health Clinic in the suburb of Remuera, and, according to staff members at the clinic, had received growth-hormone injections.

Despite the report, no formal complaint has been made and there is no suggestion that the allegations have any substance.

The drug alleged to have been injected is the somatropin recombinant human-growth hormone marketed under the trade name Saizen, It is a product of Serono, the pharmaceutical giant controlled by Ernesto Bertarelli, the head of the Alinghi syndicate.

Britain’s Bryan Willis, head of the International Jury for the Cup confirmed that he had been informed by Team New Zealand of the allegations, but that it had not been a formal complaint, but more in the mode of information, a style of notification not uncommon in the event when a syndicate believes another is in breach of the rules.

A spokesman said the Alinghi team was upset by the allegations after being questioned by the private detective hired by Team New Zealand.

A legistation urging for tighter monitoring of human growth hormone (HGH) amid growing evidence that the drug is widely abused has been unanimously approved by New Jersey Assembly committee.

Growth hormone deficiency affects one of every 100,000 American adults annually, according to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

From NJ.com:

“We will know whether it’s an individual patient doctor shopping or if it’s a physician who’s dealing,” Conaway told The Star-Ledger. “We’d be able to monitor both ends of the problem.”

The bill would add HGH to the list of drugs within the state’s prescription monitoring program. It follows a Star-Ledger series that revealed wide use of anabolic steroids and human growth hormone among hundreds of law enforcement officers and firefighters in New Jersey.

The Star-Ledger found in most cases that the officers used their state-funded health benefits to foot the bill for substances, with the high cost of HGH running up a tab in the millions of dollars.

Health and Senior Services Committee chairman Herb Conaway (D-Burlington) said the bill will help in cracking down on abuse by both patients and physicians.

Founder of the designer drugs pharmacy BALCO, Victor Conte, has disclosed that Marion Jones, the greatest female athlete of her generation, was provided with insulin, growth hormone, EPO, and ‘The Clear’ (users’ slang for THG) as well as nutritional supplements.

Jones was on a cocktail of drugs including insulin, growth hormone, EPO, and THG when she won three gold medals and two bronze at the Sydney Olympics, Conte said.

From Independent.ie:

“People have asked me: ‘Do you feel guilty about what you did? Are you ashamed?’ The answer is no. I got to a point where I realised elite sport is about doing what you have to do to win. My clients didn’t come to BALCO to learn how to do drugs. Most were already using (drugs) before they came.

“I’ve seen athletes being forced to decide whether to use or not use, and it’s much more painful for them to entertain the idea of giving up their dream than to use anabolic steroids. That’s what’s really going on. That’s the choice athletes face when they get to the very top.”

Conte’s interview contains extraordinary detail about Jones and the drugs regime that he oversaw, beginning with the build-up to the Sydney Olympics.

“CJ (Hunter, the shot-putter and her husband at the time) had called me six weeks before the Olympics to ask me to work with Marion,” he says. “I started providing her with insulin, growth hormone, EPO and ‘The Clear’ (users’ slang for THG) as well as nutritional supplements. She was on all of it at the 2000 Games. I tell you this knowing Marion passed a lie-detector test saying it’s not true. All that shows me is lie detectors don’t work.”

Conte also said, “Soon I was working with their (Jones and Montgomery’s) rivals,” he says. It is here that Dwain Chambers, of Great Britain, enters the story, another who, despite being banned, continues to profess his innocence. Conte says he gave Chambers “the full enchilada”: ‘The Clear,’ insulin, EPO, growth hormone, modafinil and a testosterone cream.

Bjarne Riis’s name has been removed from the record books of Tour de France after the cyclist confessed using drugs in the 1996 race.

Christian Prudhomme made this announcement and shared it with the Guardian.

From Guardian.co.uk:

“Formally it’s down to the International Cycling Union to disqualify him but for us he can no longer be the winner and he has already been wiped from the road book [the official press guide] you will see at the start of the Tour,” said Prudhomme.

“His name will not be at the top of the page, and below we will put that following his confession he cannot be considered the winner of that Tour,” said the organiser.

Riis confessed to using the blood booster erythropoietin and growth hormone between 1993 and 1998 when he was at his peak. He has been requested to return the yellow jersey he was awarded in 1996 and negotiations are taking place to that end.

Prudhomme did not commented when asked if Erik Zabel of Germany, who confessed to using EPO during the 1996 event when he took his first victory in the award, will find the same fate.