Think BIG Bodybuilding Drugs n Stuff 302 Is There a Testosterone Shortage? Bunk Gear & China Raw Powder Problems
Mar 11, 2026
They dig into surprising bloodwork showing low testosterone despite reported high doses and explore possible contamination or low-purity raw powder from China. Discussion covers underground labs substituting esters, regional shortages, and how bad batches can change product potency. Training, dosing strategies, carrier oil effects, and troubleshooting stalled fat loss also come up in quick practical segments.
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Shortages Cause Ester Substitutions And Regional Gaps
- Shortages and regional supply issues can cause labs to substitute esters or sell different testosterone types as other products.
- Supply delays can be months from raw shortage in China to appearance in local markets, creating patchy availability.
Prioritise Testing Based On Symptoms And Progress
- If you suspect significant underdosing you'll likely feel less effect; prioritize testing only when your progress or symptoms suggest a problem.
- Small underdoses (10–15%) may be tolerable, but large deficits (10–20% active) cause clear clinical discrepancies.
Police Forensics Found Mixed Orals And Cheap Substitutes
- Police forensic testing found seized oral tablets labeled as Dianabol contained Dianabol mixed with oxymetholone or cheap methyl-test substitutes.
- Dave described defense work on a case showing manufacturers sometimes dilute or substitute orals with cheaper actives.