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#72 - Testosterone & TRT: What's legal? | Dr. Maik Bunzel at Men's Health

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Expert knowledge on testosterone and men's health

Testosterone, HGH & peptides—what’s legal and what’s not? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Maik Bunzel, a specialist medical lawyer and “doping lawyer.” We clarify where the line is drawn between medically sound treatment such as TRT, doping, and illegal possession, and why many amateur athletes commit criminal offenses despite supposedly small quantities. We also discuss BPC-157, TB-500, and other substances that fall into legal gray areas, the quality risks they pose, and why the black market can quickly become a trap. We also provide a clear overview of WADA and NADA, the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE), and what to do in serious situations, such as house searches or a positive test.

 

Topics in this episode:

 

  • Anti-Doping Act vs. Medicines Act: What’s the difference?

  • Doping substance quantity regulations: Why 3 vials of testosterone are already too many

  • TRT in everyday life & competition: Sports law vs. criminal law consequences

  • BPC-157, TB-500: Legal status, importation, fines, and real health risks

  • WADA/NADA & TUE: Why testosterone exemptions are practically never granted

  • Amateur sports vs. elite sports: District leagues, bodybuilding, combat sports—who is actually tested?

 

If you’re interested in learning how to avoid legal pitfalls and correctly classify substances, be sure to listen in! 🎧

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