FDA list of banned substances becomes longer
Recently, the public has been informed by FDA of nutritional supplements containing steroids. Some of these supplements were recalled by manufacturers from the market. Now, there’s another type of substance called pro-hormones, which the FDA added to their already long list of banned substances.
Pro-hormones are commonly known in the market under the names Tren, Havoc and Spawn.
Pro-hormone, by the name itself, is defined as a precursor to hormones. This substance exhibit the same effect as anabolic steroids. Some of which include, increased muscle mass and better performance in sports. However, it also includes not so good effects such as liver toxicity, estrogenic effects and severe acne.
Pro-hormones act in the body by being converted into anabolic hormones. That is why its effect is similar to that of anabolic steroids.
Before its ban last July, pro-hormones can be easily purchased over the counter, as long as you’re 18 years old and above. Majority of the users were high school and college athletes. Even ordinary college students are taking the substance to enhance their physical appearance.
An increasing number of Missoula citizens are getting concerned with pro-hormone use among young athletes. Football coach, Gary Kregen, hopes that the ban would help minimize the use of pro-hormones among young people.
According to the Missoulian:
Bulking up has always been a part of football, but some athletes have been using banned substances to achieve their goals. Pro-hormone, a substance with effects similar to steroids, was recently banned by the FDA.
