wait is GNC openly advertising testosterone doping now?

I saw a advertisement on a testosterone increasing supplement the other day that said you could get it at GNC. I'm can't remember the name of the product though, not sure if it was directly endorsed by GNC or just sold there.. But I highly doubt the supplement is a true test booster, just another gimmicky product full of a bunch of legal synthetics that don't do crap and a few herbs thrown in or something.

What was the product? There's a big difference between actual testosterone injections and supplements that claim to naturally boost testosterone production like test-o-boost or whatever it's called.

what a country wrote:

I almost never watch TV so I barely see commercials - am I going crazy or did I just hear a commercial from GNC encouraging testosterone doping to athletes?

wha? is that over the counter now? is it getting through because there is no regulation on suppliments?

given how everyone snapped up vaporflys without hesitation, I suddenly have no doubt that people are using these products if they are that easily available

gosh I'd love to see some startup create a $1 "doping indicator"test, where although it wouldn't be absolutely conclusive and can't in itself be used for bans but easily accessible to coaches and race directors to immediately "pre-test" every winner in every age group, so if there are any signs, they get forwarded to more serious testing - like maybe some kind of litmus sheet people have to spit onto?

The number of people subject to PED testing is miniscule. They are marketing to older guys who are losing a little "oomph".

Although I don't know of which commercial you speak, I'm sure that if you researched said product you would find that they contain various vitamins and herbs that are said to increase natural testosterone production such as zinc, tribulus terrestris, pine bark, etc.

I doubt GNC is selling syringes of testosterone to people.....

...But that's not to say the sketchy meatheads that typically work at these shops aren't willing to hook you up with one of their 'other' distributors under the counter.

I'm not sure what the product was, it was a very polished and glam commercial which shocked me, but googling for it shows this below (I don't want to link to the product itself because why give them free clicks for their stupidity)

so yeah that first product shows vitamins but also a non-disclosed "Free Testosterone Complex"

how can a company sell something like that without ingredient disclosure, and probably contains banned ingredients for highschool and college athletes, without any warnings?

note how it says it can't be sold in canada, apparently they have more sense than the US FDA

hey I bet california demands a full disclosure, will try to google it

https://google.com/search?q=gnc+advertising+testosterone

(also freaky that google already lists this thread in there)

ha okay that product is the stupidest thing I've seen in a long time

clearly designed to separate morons from their money

the full disclosure shows:

Fenugreek Extract

50% Fenuside

L-Citrulline Malate

Tribulus terrestris

wow are there stupid people out there

they must be laughing all the way to the bank

the price of that must fund the commercials which supplies more idiots buying the product which costs a few cents to make

but yeah the problem is it probably gets people to eventually try actually horrible things

maybe it serves as an IQ test

looking forward to the day GNC declares bankruptcy but the problem is 100 more will rise in their place

but really it's the federal government that allows all this wild-west freemarket stuff to happen, how hard would it be to actually regulate food and drugs AND suppliments in this day and age?

what a country wrote:

ha okay that product is the stupidest thing I've seen in a long time

clearly designed to separate morons from their money

the full disclosure shows:

Fenugreek Extract

50% Fenuside

L-Citrulline Malate

Tribulus terrestris

wow are there stupid people out there

they must be laughing all the way to the bank

the price of that must fund the commercials which supplies more idiots buying the product which costs a few cents to make

but yeah the problem is it probably gets people to eventually try actually horrible things

maybe it serves as an IQ test

looking forward to the day GNC declares bankruptcy but the problem is 100 more will rise in their place

but really it's the federal government that allows all this wild-west freemarket stuff to happen, how hard would it be to actually regulate food and drugs AND suppliments in this day and age?

Ok, but don’t Pooh Pooh this stuff. I bought this stuff and I’m 20 years old again. I’m benching 305 (and I’m 142lbs). I’m a god

Damn animal!

We should ask a certain George his thoughts on this. And, the best kind to use for a runner.

Just watched a similar commercial. I'm intrigued. Anyone try it? https://youtu.be/VBMFA21M1q8

I'm sure they are selling secretagogues, as direct testosterone supplementation is by prescription only.

GNC is selling low grade stuff. Want testosterone? I am sure that your town has a mens clinic that openly advertises.

Feeling tired?

Looking for that lost energy and vigor?

Needing to rekindle that spark in the bedroom?

They will happily provide you the good stuff and your insurance may even pay for some hormone replacement therapy if the chart notes are sufficiently convincing.

Unless you are racing a USATF championship, you will never get tested or busted. If you are racing 50 year olds that look 40 and are cut, chances are that they were feeling “tired” just a few months ago.

False advertising...No natural suppliment raises test levels..

Frank Kam wrote:

Ok, but don’t Pooh Pooh this stuff. I bought this stuff and I’m 20 years old again. I’m benching 305 (and I’m 142lbs). I’m a god

Damn animal!

You are lying, Frank.

what a country wrote:

ha okay that product is the stupidest thing I've seen in a long time

clearly designed to separate morons from their money

the full disclosure shows:

Fenugreek Extract

50% Fenuside

L-Citrulline Malate

Tribulus terrestris

wow are there stupid people out there

they must be laughing all the way to the bank

the price of that must fund the commercials which supplies more idiots buying the product which costs a few cents to make

but yeah the problem is it probably gets people to eventually try actually horrible things

maybe it serves as an IQ test

looking forward to the day GNC declares bankruptcy but the problem is 100 more will rise in their place

but really it's the federal government that allows all this wild-west freemarket stuff to happen, how hard would it be to actually regulate food and drugs AND suppliments in this day and age?

But the government did do its job, which is why you can look at the label and see what’s in it. Idk about you but I’d rather make the final call myself than have Uncle Sam determine what I can and can’t take

Supplements are not FDA regulated and can make any claim they want. They are also very smart with wording and marketing.

Testosterone increasing is not the same as Testosterone itself.

Alan

More specifics:

https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/what-you-need-know-about-dietary-supplements

what a country wrote:

I'm not sure what the product was, it was a very polished and glam commercial which shocked me, but googling for it shows this below (I don't want to link to the product itself because why give them free clicks for their stupidity)

so yeah that first product shows vitamins but also a non-disclosed "Free Testosterone Complex"

how can a company sell something like that without ingredient disclosure, and probably contains banned ingredients for highschool and college athletes, without any warnings?

note how it says it can't be sold in canada, apparently they have more sense than the US FDA

hey I bet california demands a full disclosure, will try to google it

https://google.com/search?q=gnc+advertising+testosterone

(also freaky that google already lists this thread in there)

0/10

This guy probably actually works at GNC.

Again...Free Testosterone Complex....is not the same as Testosterone.

Alan

Don't buy that DHEA from the grocery store or you'll be BAND by WADA!!!

Not that there's any reason it should work, unless maybe you suffer from a T precursor deficiency