Epogen (Epoetin) question

Has anyone ever heard of this stuff and does it have any place in bb'ing? It is used to raise low RBC count. I was wondering if it would be beneficial to bb'ing, if anyone has tried it, or if it is nothing but trouble. I know the sides of some AS that raise RBC count is desireable and that is what this does. Anyone have any info on it and bb'ing or know any articles I can read someplace?

I can find alot of info on it, just not it's use in bb'ing. Perhaps there is none.

Thanks,

bigjosh

I know certain people who fight dogs give injections to their canines believing it will give them an edge.......to increase the oxygen carried to the cells...........but the cellls have only so many receptors for this.

It does increase the RBC production......but your body can only hold so much blood. I have seen it raise it moderately for some people and none for others.

If you have to much you can go into congestive heart failure..........

I would not recommend it. I think you'll be wasting your money and time.

EPO is a substace used by professional bike racers and marathon runners seeking increased stamina and performance. The main fuction of erythropoetin is to increase the oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells. However, as was stated above, increased rbc counts can cause you blood to become a thick sloopy sludge that can cause clotting stroke and even heart failure. Use with care if you decide to. However Big Josh, I know you'll try anything at least once.

bigherc said:

EPO is a substace used by professional bike racers and marathon runners seeking increased stamina and performance. The main fuction of erythropoetin is to increase the oxygen carrying capacity of red blood cells. However, as was stated above, increased rbc counts can cause you blood to become a thick sloopy sludge that can cause clotting stroke and even heart failure. Use with care if you decide to. However Big Josh, I know you'll try anything at least once.

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yep.....you said it ....

IMO dangerous shit unless you're being monitored by a doctor daily or very often to check RBC and other vitals.

Leave it to endurance athletes. If you want to increase your RBC count then use some EQ or a little drol' if you wanna bulk.

I don't know anything more than the fact it increases your RBC count but that could definitely lead to probs if it gets too high.