| "But the real dam broke in 1945, when science writer Paul de Kruif published
The Male Hormone. When the book came out, it was big news. Newsweek wrote
a full-page review, and Reader’s Digest excerpted the work. Reviewers cited
both de Kruif’s bioethical fearlessness and his scientific excellence. The
book was about testosterone and the impact it would have on our economy
and our health. De Kruif foresaw riches for its manufacturers; however,
he didn't predict that steroids would become a huge black-market business.
He foretold increased vigor and extended life for its consumers. About health,
de Kruif was downright prescient, though very few people know this, and
the reason very few people know this is because it’s quite possible Paul
de Kruif’s was the last unbiased opinion on the subject." ---Steven
Kotler, L.A. Weekly, July 28, 2005 |
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