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John M Berardi
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Health Canada advises consumers not to use unauthorized products containing anabolic steroids
2006-17
April 21, 2006
For immediate release
*OTTAWA* - Health Canada is advising consumers not to use seven products containing illegal anabolic steroids, as they can potentially cause serious health issues such as liver disorders and heart problems.
The seven products are: Anabolic Xtreme Superdrol, Methyl-1-P, Ergomax LMG, Prostanozoland, FiniGenX Magnum Liquid, Nitro T3 Extreme Anabolic and Anabolic Xtreme Phera Plex. They are not authorized for sale in Canada as either drugs or natural health products.
Canadians using any of these products or any other supplements containing anabolic steroids are advised to stop taking these products immediately and consult with a health care professional.
Anabolic steroids and their derivatives are controlled substances in Canada under Schedule IV of the /Controlled Drugs and Substances Act/.
These products are available illegally over the Internet. Small amounts of Anabolic Xtreme Superdrol, Nitro T3 Extreme Anabolic and Anabolic Xtreme Phera Plex being imported for personal use were recently intercepted at the Canada-U.S. border.
There are serious health risks associated with the use of anabolic steroids including heart attacks, strokes, reduced fertility, hardening of the arteries, liver damage, masculinization of women, and enlargement or tenderness of male breasts or nipples. To date, no Canadian adverse reactions associated with the use of these products have been reported to Health Canada.
Health Canada is also warning consumers to be cautious regarding the purchase of health products over the Internet or from outside of Canada, as these products may not have been assessed to the same standards as products approved for sale on the Canadian market. Authorized drug products will bear either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN), or a Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). This authorization indicates that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.
On February 6, 2006, Health Canada issued a warning for a similar product, M1T (methyl-1-testosterone) Andro Technologies. To date, Health Canada has received one serious adverse reaction report of liver toxicity involving M1T (methyl-1-testosterone) Andro Technologies as a suspected agent.
Canadians are advised to contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at 1-800-267-9675 if they find Anabolic Xtreme Superdrol, Methyl-1-P, Ergomax LMG, Prostanozoland, FiniGenX Magnum Liquid, Nitro
T3 Extreme Anabolic, Anabolic Xtreme Phera Plex, M1T
(methyl-1-testosterone) Andro Technologies or any other products containing anabolic steroids on the Canadian market.
Consumers and health care professionals are encouraged to report any adverse reaction suspected as being associated with anabolic steroid use by contacting the Canadian Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring Program
(CADRMP) of Health Canada by one of the following methods:
Toll-free telephone at 1-866-234-2345 or by toll-free fax at 1-866-678-6789.
CADRMP
Marketed Health Products Directorate
Health Protection Building, Tunney's Pasture, AL 0701C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9
Email: cadrmp@hc-sc.gc.ca <mailto:cadrmp@hc-sc.gc.ca>
Consumers requiring more information about this advisory can contact the Health Canada public inquiries line at (613) 957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709. |
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jsbrook
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Myosin wrote:
Stock Up Now!!
Why? Most of those are crap. If you're gonna do it, go with the real stuff and not these so-called 'designer' steroids/pro-hormones. If you do, make sure and do proper PCT. |
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mike08042
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I have to say I really think our gov't is full of pansies. This govt has always been left wing and loves to decide what is good or bad on our damn behalf. I think people should choose for themselves.
I seriously think the govt needs a wakeup call, I find this ridiculous, and that is the reason I have more respect for the american govt. They are also getting smoking out of clubs and bars and any indoor businesses. I think that this should not be the govts say, let the owners decide for themselves. I used to smoke, and I still believe they should decide for themselves, like it pisses me off to see the govt tell ppl how to live their lives. |
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mike08042 wrote:
I have to say I really think our gov't is full of pansies. This govt has always been left wing and loves to decide what is good or bad on our damn behalf. I think people should choose for themselves.
I seriously think the govt needs a wakeup call, I find this ridiculous, and that is the reason I have more respect for the american govt. They are also getting smoking out of clubs and bars and any indoor businesses. I think that this should not be the govts say, let the owners decide for themselves. I used to smoke, and I still believe they should decide for themselves, like it pisses me off to see the govt tell ppl how to live their lives.
Actually, I don't think it's such a bad idea. Most of these 'supplements' are marketed as either pro-hormones or legal supplements. I'm glad someone finally got them tested. Sure, a fair amount of people guessed they contained steroids, but it's always nice to know for sure. |
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There are serious health risks associated with the use of anabolic steroids including heart attacks, strokes, reduced fertility, hardening of the arteries, liver damage, masculinization of women, and enlargement or tenderness of male breasts or nipples. To date, no Canadian adverse reactions associated with the use of these products have been reported to Health Canada.
Health Canada is also warning consumers to be cautious regarding the purchase of health products over the Internet or from outside of Canada, as these products may not have been assessed to the same standards as products approved for sale on the Canadian market. Authorized drug products will bear either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN), or a Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). This authorization indicates that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.
So here we have homeopathic drug numbers etc, which being from the US I have to assume corresponds to our NDC numbers. So the Canadian gov. is sanctioning the outright fleecing of the uninformed public by allowing the sale of sham products (homeopathy) which have been proven to have NO pharmacological value, while simultaneously outlawing the sale of products with known pharmaceutical value. I am more convinced than ever that these governments will not stop until every useful product is eliminated. Creatine is in the on deck circle for elimination, mark my words.
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S-Lifter
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Calling all nannies. Calling all nannies.
Be on the lookout for prohormones and steroids. Last seen in glass bottles with printed labels.
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Cartman8675
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El_Animal wrote:
Wait so those products actually contained steroids?
Somehow, I find that hard to believe. I know a number of people who took M1P and got nothing but 4-5 lbs. of fat gain. Wtf? Some steroid. |
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jsbrook
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El_Animal wrote:
Wait so those products actually contained steroids?
They were steroids. And inferior ones. The were NOT prohormones. It's good that they are banned. Any dumbass could walk into a store or order online without realizing that they were in fact REAL steroids since they weren't marketed that way. Steroids can be used reasonably safely with an intelligent approach and proper PCT. Most people here know better. But it's a huge disservice to the public not to provide information and pretend they'd be fine just off Rebound XT. |
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jsbrook
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MODOK wrote:
There are serious health risks associated with the use of anabolic steroids including heart attacks, strokes, reduced fertility, hardening of the arteries, liver damage, masculinization of women, and enlargement or tenderness of male breasts or nipples. To date, no Canadian adverse reactions associated with the use of these products have been reported to Health Canada.
Health Canada is also warning consumers to be cautious regarding the purchase of health products over the Internet or from outside of Canada, as these products may not have been assessed to the same standards as products approved for sale on the Canadian market. Authorized drug products will bear either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN), or a Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). This authorization indicates that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.
So here we have homeopathic drug numbers etc, which being from the US I have to assume corresponds to our NDC numbers. So the Canadian gov. is sanctioning the outright fleecing of the uninformed public by allowing the sale of sham products (homeopathy) which have been proven to have NO pharmacological value, while simultaneously outlawing the sale of products with known pharmaceutical value. I am more convinced than ever that these governments will not stop until every useful product is eliminated.
Who cares if the government allows sham prouducts. They do nothing. Whereas the ones banned can be harmful when used improperly (think gyno, impotence, and liver issues). |
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MODOK
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jsbrook wrote:
MODOK wrote:
There are serious health risks associated with the use of anabolic steroids including heart attacks, strokes, reduced fertility, hardening of the arteries, liver damage, masculinization of women, and enlargement or tenderness of male breasts or nipples. To date, no Canadian adverse reactions associated with the use of these products have been reported to Health Canada.
Health Canada is also warning consumers to be cautious regarding the purchase of health products over the Internet or from outside of Canada, as these products may not have been assessed to the same standards as products approved for sale on the Canadian market. Authorized drug products will bear either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN), or a Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). This authorization indicates that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.
So here we have homeopathic drug numbers etc, which being from the US I have to assume corresponds to our NDC numbers. So the Canadian gov. is sanctioning the outright fleecing of the uninformed public by allowing the sale of sham products (homeopathy) which have been proven to have NO pharmacological value, while simultaneously outlawing the sale of products with known pharmaceutical value. I am more convinced than ever that these governments will not stop until every useful product is eliminated.
Who cares if the government allows sham prouducts. They do nothing. Whereas the ones banned can be harmful when used improperly (think gyno, impotence, and liver issues).
Who cares? Well the people who believe the ridiculus claims printed on the label should...but I suppose ignorance is bliss. Name one truly pharmaceutical compound which does not have some side effects and risks to its use. Name one OTC drug...
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MODOK wrote:
jsbrook wrote:
MODOK wrote:
There are serious health risks associated with the use of anabolic steroids including heart attacks, strokes, reduced fertility, hardening of the arteries, liver damage, masculinization of women, and enlargement or tenderness of male breasts or nipples. To date, no Canadian adverse reactions associated with the use of these products have been reported to Health Canada.
Health Canada is also warning consumers to be cautious regarding the purchase of health products over the Internet or from outside of Canada, as these products may not have been assessed to the same standards as products approved for sale on the Canadian market. Authorized drug products will bear either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN), or a Homeopathic Drug Number (DIN-HM). This authorization indicates that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.
So here we have homeopathic drug numbers etc, which being from the US I have to assume corresponds to our NDC numbers. So the Canadian gov. is sanctioning the outright fleecing of the uninformed public by allowing the sale of sham products (homeopathy) which have been proven to have NO pharmacological value, while simultaneously outlawing the sale of products with known pharmaceutical value. I am more convinced than ever that these governments will not stop until every useful product is eliminated.
Who cares if the government allows sham prouducts. They do nothing. Whereas the ones banned can be harmful when used improperly (think gyno, impotence, and liver issues).
Who cares? Well the people who believe the ridiculus claims printed on the label should...but I suppose ignorance is bliss. Name one truly pharmaceutical compound which does not have some side effects and risks to its use. Name one OTC drug...
I can't name one OTC drug that can lead to the same kind of gyno, impotence, and liver issues if it's used according to recommendation and not followed with PCT if that's what you're asking. Obviously you're not. But I don't see what your point is. Everything is going to have side effects. No reason to allow something on the market with much greater side effects and potential for abuse that many people don't know how to use becuase those who market it don't tell them and are actually misleadings. OTC drugs have instructions and warning labels on them. Contrindications and alcohol warnings. They don't pretend that Rebound XT and bogus t-booster are acceptable. For most people they wouldn't be.
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I think everyone just needs to think rationally about this, yes, the government is filled with nanzy pansies, but at the same time those products could have serious side effects and for someone to be using them and uninformed is just silly... |
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Myosin
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jsbrook wrote:
Myosin wrote:
Stock Up Now!!
Why? Most of those are crap. If you're gonna do it, go with the real stuff and not these so-called 'designer' steroids/pro-hormones. If you do, make sure and do proper PCT.
It was a joke.....gezz
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jsbrook wrote:
El_Animal wrote:
Wait so those products actually contained steroids?
They were steroids. And inferior ones. The were NOT prohormones. It's good that they are banned. Any dumbass could walk into a store or order online without realizing that they were in fact REAL steroids since they weren't marketed that way. Steroids can be used reasonably safely with an intelligent approach and proper PCT. Most people here know better. But it's a huge disservice to the public not to provide information and pretend they'd be fine just off Rebound XT.
You are correct, they are androgens. Here is an excerpt from what Cy Willson said about these products:
My problem however is that these are androgens that were never studied toxicologically to any extent. I think that much of the preaching over the years about the idea that anabolic steroids can be used safely (which they can) has led many to misunderstand the notion and believe to think that all androgens are these completely innocuous compounds, which they most certainly are not. The anabolic steroids which made it to the market within the U.S. or other countries were studied for selectivity prior to human use. That is, they've evaluated activity at the progesterone receptor, mineralcorticoid receptor, estrogen receptor and glucocorticoid receptor, to ensure unwanted adverse effects are not a major issue. I think people take this for granted and believe that any androgen is going to be selective and not have this problem. This is not unique only to the study of androgens, but steroidal aromatase inhibitors and really in any situation where the therapeutic compound is going to be a steroid or any compound that may cross-react with other receptors aside from that being targeted. Having a steroid which has activity at the MR for example, could have some serious adverse effects. Anecdotally, I've seen some reports in the past of people stating that a certain "designer steroid" had a diuretic effect. Well, I hope this doesn't come as a shock, but anabolic steroids should not be acting as a diuretic! Yet I've commonly seen people tell others that that's "normal" and nothing to worry about. Well, anabolic steroids do not act as diuretics, much the opposite in fact. If one were, that might be indicating that the steroid in question is acting as an MR antagonist. That's not something to be scoffed at either. I've also seen other reports that fit in with this...headaches, lethargy, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting and it could easily be worse, in some cases resulting in very serious adverse effects, potentially cardiac arrhythmia.
Then, and I don't know which is worse, you also have these people selling progestins, not androgens, on the most ridiculous and incorrect reasoning I've come across. They claim that nandrolone, trenbolone, oxymetholone, and so forth are "progestins" and hence their reasoning is sound. Unfortunately, not one of those steroids are progestins, not structurally nor pharmacologically, rather they are ANDROGENS. Yes, some may coincidentally have some weak progestational activity, but this has nothing to do with their anabolic activity. Progestins have been used to treat cachexia (due to increasing appetite) but the "mass" gained is all fat mass with a small amount of edema. Don't take my word for it, search for studies on megestrol as that's FDA approved for treatment of AIDS related cachexia. One could also look at the effects of medroxyprogesterone, another progestin, though it's used as a contraceptive (Provera) and see that it again does not have beneficial effects upon body composition. To add further to that, one is taking on a number of risks using progestins. Thromboembolism, suppressed endogenous testosterone production, decreased libido, gynecomastia, edema and hypertension as well as negative changes in blood lipids, etc.
The only potential benefit, and the reason why one would gain weight (albeit all fat mass) is that they may stimulate appetite. So in summary, the benefits are that you can increase appetite, produce a gain in weight that is almost exclusively fat mass, and suffer those potential adverse effects I discussed previously. |
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Hi ,
I'm new to this forum and I was thinking about nitro t3. My friend that work a gnc told me it was safe to take it. And I think it all naturel (could wrong though).But is about the warning you post, on the actual site (health canada) there's nothing that talk about nitro 3 's been bad or that is a kind of steroid. and the mention 5 product not 7 product.
here the link
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/.../2006_17_e.html
nologique
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I've used M1T, best side affect was being able to have sex for as long as I wanted without blowing the load.
I used it for 2 weeks and stopped as I planned to join the military. I've since decided not to and go in another durection. But I started jogging to get back in shape about 2 weeks ago and ouch, the heart was herting. 3 days of running and the heart was fine. thats my experiance with it.
Still debaiting on restarting the product for a small cycle. The heart pains could have had nothing to do with M1T as I had stopped the product MONTHs before. I just hadn't ran in over a year. and had stopped working out on a regular basis.
I used M1T and Milk thisle on the off cycle.
any comments of words? |
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Remember, a LOT of highschool kids take this trash because it is a "legal supplement".
It's people pushing the line with designer drugs that may cause the eventual ban most supplements. |
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mike08042 wrote:
They are also getting smoking out of clubs and bars and any indoor businesses. I think that this should not be the govts say, let the owners decide for themselves. I used to smoke, and I still believe they should decide for themselves, like it pisses me off to see the govt tell ppl how to live their lives.
The smoking ban was one of the best things the government did. In fact I'm upset they didn't do it sooner. Why should I have to suffer because of your disgusting habit?
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