EPO - Erythropoietin

[yarpyarp]

I recently discovered this website that carries EPO or Erythropoietin and I got interested in it I have heard that alot of bicyclists got caught doping or using Erythropoietin because it increases red blood cells. I have never taken EPO and was looking for some advice on what its benefits are and is a permanent increase in blood cells or are they increased while taking it and then go back to normal when you stop? Also, could it make my veins pop out more? Anyone ever try it and what was your experience? thanks

[Noles12]

I recently discovered this website that carries EPO or Erythropoietin and I got interested in it I have heard that alot of bicyclists got caught doping or using Erythropoietin because it increases red blood cells. I have never taken EPO and was looking for some advice on what its benefits are and is a permanent increase in blood cells or are they increased while taking it and then go back to normal when you stop? Also, could it make my veins pop out more?

Unless you are a professional endurance athlete, I would not touch the stuff. It can easily kill you

[yarpyarp]

how would it kill me

[bigZthedestroyer]

EPO leads to increased blood viscosity which could lead to a heart attack or stroke. If you were going to use it, I would recommend putting in lots of research before making that final decision. The effects can be beneficial but could also be horrible. What are your reasons for wanton to do it? Endurance athlete? If your just looking for something to make your veins pop out more, go with a diet and some N.O.

[Noles12]

EPO leads to increased blood viscosity which could lead to a heart attack or stroke. If you were going to use it, I would recommend putting in lots of research before making that final decision. The effects can be beneficial but could also be horrible. What are your reasons for wanton to do it? Endurance athlete? If your just looking for something to make your veins pop out more, go with a diet and some N.O.

Exactly. You are greatly increasing your RBC count which in turn makes blood thicker. This thicker blood affects circulation. Your blood is more likely to clot leading to many issues. It will also raise blood pressure due to the increased thickness of blood which can lead to many issues of its own.

When exercising you will become more dehydrated. When dehydrated the blood volume will reduce further increasing your hematocrit and making the blood even thicker.

[senorrebo]

If you can train at altitude it will give far safer results. You could also go the route of investing in something like an elevation training mask.

[yarpyarp]

alright appreciate the advice and warnings also was wondering If anyone on this site has ever tried it? also I saw some article on bb.com (not allowed to post link sry) about it and no products thanks..

[DanB]

a couple here have, for a bodybuilder it isnt really the best compound to meet ones goals, however i may use it if i ever fight again although I do think the danger is sometimes overstated and can be used relatively safetly if regular BW is done, however this is why it is percieved to be so dangerous, people may not get BW done and then they encounter problems, you really need to have a good understanding before you consider using it,

if your looking for more info, try the profiles section and i think an italian member has a log on it? cant remember his name, ill have a look, alot of the members here will know him so they may know the name for me?

[DanB]

op what are your goals, we may be able to advise something where the risk/reward ratio is more favourable

[yarpyarp]

My goals well I was considering it as a safe shortcut drug to better more vascular physique I'm not pro athelete but of course i work out, I'd appreciate any suggestions, and Ive been training for a while so not a newbie.. Alright I'll do A search on the forums for epo log thanks