If you think you’re doing your body good by choosing bodybuilding supplements that are steroid-free, you might be mistaken.

The FDA recently released a warning regarding certain bodybuilding supplements which CLAIM to be steroid-free (or contain “steroid-like” ingredients) but do, in fact, contain synthetic steroids. Such products are often marketed as a “safe” alternative to anabolic steroids and an effective way to increase muscle mass. They are widely available in both online and retail stores. What’s more, these products often slip under the radar as “dietary supplements” when, in fact, they are unapproved new drugs that have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety and effectiveness.

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You may have heard of the popular Zone Diet, but you may not know much about the man behind this weight-loss approach. Dr. Barry Sears has been a respected doctor and scientist for years and his approach to successful weight loss has made him something of an “expert” in the eyes of diet gurus. But there’s much more to this man than just his connection with The Zone Diet.

The Vitex plant, also known as Monk’s Pepper or Chasteberry, is a plant that grows naturally in the Mediterranean region. Both the leaves and the berries of the Vitex have beneficial effects on both the male and female reproductive systems. Studies have shown that the Vitex plant has more beneficial effects for women than for men, however.

The growth hormone or somatotropin is a glycoprotein hormone that is secreted and carried from one gland or organ of your body through your bloodstream to specific tissues and affects the metabolic process of the target tissue.