It is a fact that anabolic steroids and HGH are popular among bodybuilders. When used properly and together with regular workouts, it can really help in developing good physique. However, there are times that the use of these supplements are abused thus leads to some side effects. Many critics would always say that the use of anabolic steroids could lead to what they call “roid rage.” This may be true but there are other factors that contribute to this state of condition.

An example of “roid rage” is the case of convicted steroids dealer David Jacobs and fitness competitor Amanda Jo Earhart Savell. They were found dead by the police in their Plano home two years ago. Based on the investigation, Jacobs killed Savell and committed suicide after. Authorities believe that it could be due to roid rage because of the evidences gathered. Narcotics agents found steroids at the residence and the autopsy of Jacobs’ body revealed that he was taking steroids.

Jacobs was also an amateur bodybuilder but was involved in an illegal steroid distribution network. According to authorities, the bodybuilder had a very high level of testosterone and also tested positive for a synthetic steroid called nandrolone. This steroid helps athletes develop muscle mass. Experts say that Jacobs was following steroid stacks because of multiple substances found in his system.

After 2 years, Savell’s family filed a lawsuit against the Chinese supplier and the GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. There are also several corporations and individuals who were included in the lawsuit. The dallasnews.com reported that Kathy and Gary Earhart of Plano filed their suit in Marshall, Texas. One of the respondents is Lei Jin, a Chinese citizen, who was alleged to be one of the steroids suppliers of Amanda and David and a Chinese pharmaceutical company who manufactured the said steroids.

The complaint states that these people and entities were “in the scheme to illegally produce, market, sell and buy anabolic steroids and human growth hormone.” It was stated in the lawsuit that GeneScience Pharmaceuticals manufactures and exports GenLie Jintropin, a human growth hormone and other anabolic steroids.

The Savell family believes that the steroids caused the roid rage of Jacobs. “I used to run fitness centers. I’ve seen guys go crazy” on steroids,” Gary Earhart said in an interview. “The worst thing about steroids is that they work. They also work on you mentally,” he added.

Before Jacobs’ death, he was sentenced on probation because of his involvement in one of the largest steroid distribution ring in the country. Court records showed that Jacobs purchased the raw materials from his suppliers in China and mixed and distribute it in North Texas and other states. He also cooperated with federal agents by providing them information on his clients like some of the NFL players. Savell, on the other hand, was not involved in the case but had a previous relationship with Jacobs.

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