The landscape of anabolic steroid sales shifted over time from a relatively straightforward and regulated environment in the 1960s through the 1980s to an underground black market since the Steroid Control Act of the early 1990s.

Historically, until around 2005, the market was primarily dominated by legitimate pharmaceutical and veterinarian brands. These products were manufactured under stringent regulatory oversight, ensuring high quality and safety standards. However, with increased regulations and crackdowns on steroid distribution, these legal avenues have become less accessible. Today, in 2024, you will mainly find Underground Labs(UG Labs) offering their products, while pharmaceutical-grade and veterinarian-grade products are tough to find, if at all.

Emergence of Underground Labs

The decline in the availability of pharmaceutical-grade steroids gave rise to underground labs (UGLs) around 2005-2006. These labs operate outside legal and regulatory frameworks, often prioritizing profitability over product safety and consistency. By 2024, we estimated that approximately 95% of all steroids sold on the black market originate from these underground facilities. This shift represents a significant transformation in the steroid market dynamics, making it increasingly important for users to navigate this new landscape with caution. In this book you are reading, you will learn the difference between the good UG Labs and the bad ones to stay away from.

Current Market Dynamics