Erythropoietin a.k.a EPO

[keyman21_]

Hey everyone!

I have been reading how EPO increases your red blood cells, giving the user more oxygen.... I want to know please, is EPO commonly used in Bodybuilding to increase muscle, also what is the price range? Thanks

[Pseudonym]

Hi Keyman.

I'm certainly no expert, but I think EPO provides more benefit to endurance athletes, where the oxygen is used in conjuction with fatty acids to provide sustained energy for the muscles over long periods of time (eg, marathons). However bodybuilders and weightlifters primarily use a different energy source to provide explosive energy. So I don't think EPO would do you much good at all.

 

 

(BTW, I've removed your other post - we're a small forum, so you only need to post a question once. )