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Trenbolone

Level 5High concernIn Winter's Dictionary

Trenbolone is a veterinary drug — Synthetic anabolic steroid to feed cattle

What it does

Synthetic anabolic steroid to feed cattle

Where you'll see it

cattle muscle, liver, kidney, fat

What the research says

Uncontrolled use can cause liver damage and cancer; increased tumors in long-term studies

Regulatory status

  • Notes: EU does not permit US red meat with this growth promoter

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): increased tumors were evident in long-term studies of rats fed trenbolone