Masking of steroids with Probenecid? Part 3

Facts about probenecid

There is a lot of literature on probenecid and use in body building. However, there are a lot of myths and false beliefs about this drug.

The Facts

Probenecid can be used to treat gout and works well.

Probenecid is widely used by many athletes to mask the presence of steroids

Probenecid does not completely block the excretion of all steroids

To block the excretion of anabolic steroids, one has to take 3-5 times the dose of probenecid a few hours prior to testing

No one knows what the exact dose of probenecid is for the complete blockage of anabolic steroids

Even if one takes probenecid, trace amounts of the anabolic steroid can easily be detected with the sophisticated detection methods available today

Now the sporting agencies check for probenecid in the urine. If it shows up, you are in big s..t.

Probenecid has been banned by most sporting agencies

Since the half life of probenecid is about 4-6 hours, it is only effective if it is ingested just before testing takes place. Thus, some bodybuilders continue to take the drug before and after the sports event.

Many athletes have been caught with probenecid in the urine and thus today, detection of probenecid in the urine is illegal in sports

Small doses of probenecid do not work

While one may be able to hide the anabolic steroid use, the detection of probenecid is very simple. Moreover, if probenecid is detected in the urine, you go home empty (but have the nickname cheater written on you).

For all bodybuilders who wish to mask the use of anabolic steroids, there are many treatments touted over the internet. The majority of these methods are junk science and do not work. The only sure way to hide the use of anabolic steroids is not to take them in the first place.