Bodybuilder Lab Work: Nelson Vergel Reviews Two Cases

[Nelson Vergel]

In this video, Nelson Vergel reviews what the main blood tests that are sold on DiscountedLabs.com as part of a bodybuilder blood work panel to minimize side effects and maximize benefits of anabolics and testosterone. Nelson is the co-author of "Built to Survive: A Comprehensive Guide to the Clinical Use of Anabolic Steroids for HIV+ Men and Women", and the author of "Testosterone: A Man's Guide" and "Beyond Testosterone" (Free for download on ExcelMale.com).

Summary​

Nelson Vergel discusses the importance of blood tests for bodybuilders using higher testosterone doses. He reviews two cases, one with higher testosterone and one with lower, highlighting key results.

Highlights​

• Blood tests for bodybuilders on higher testosterone doses are crucial for monitoring health.
• Total testosterone levels vary, and it's essential to understand the reference range.
• Free testosterone levels also increase with higher doses but may lead to more side effects.
• Comprehensive lab panels are available for bodybuilders to assess various health markers.
• Diet plays a role in results, with high protein diets affecting urea nitrogen levels.
• Kidney function, electrolytes, and liver values are analyzed to assess overall health.
• Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels can impact libido and hair loss in bodybuilders.
• Red blood cell counts and hemoglobin can increase with testosterone use, potentially impacting viscosity.
• Sleep apnea should be considered, as it can exacerbate red blood cell production.

Nelson Vergel provides insights into the importance of monitoring various health markers through blood tests for bodybuilders, especially those on higher testosterone doses.

 

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I will add this study to the discussion

Sudden or unnatural deaths involving anabolic-androgenic steroids - PubMed

Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs) are frequently misused. To determine causes of death, characteristics, toxicology, and pathology of AAS positive cases, all cases (n = 24) presenting to the New South Wales Department of Forensic Medicine (1995-2012) were retrieved. All were male, and the mean...

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"All were male, and the mean age was 31.7 years. Deaths were mainly due to accidental drug toxicity (62.5%), then suicide (16.7%) and homicide (12.5%)."

In two-thirds of the cases the post mortem showed that the men had died from accidental drug toxicity. In one of every three cases, the death was the result of a fatal combination of steroids and stimulants such as cocaine, amphetamines or XTC. In thirty percent of the cases it was a combination of steroids and opiates that was the cause of death.

In almost all other cases the men had died as a result of crime or suicide.

Poly drug use
Of the 24 deceased steroids users 23 were polydrug users. In addition to their steroids they had also used mainly stimulatory recreational drugs, but also sleeping pills and sedatives, opiates, alcohol and occasionally also antidepressants.