I’ll be straight with you. I chased fast gains. I made a bad call. I bought what I thought was Genshi gear. It looked right, kind of. But it wasn’t. And I learned the hard way. If you want to see how another lifter got stung by a nearly identical scam, here’s a painfully detailed counterfeit Genshi steroids story.
You know what? I wish someone had said, “Don’t touch it.” So I’m saying it now.
Why I even bought it (and the first weird signs)
Summer was close. I wanted to cut fat and keep strength. My lifts were stuck, and my sleep was trash. A friend of a friend said he had “Genshi.” The price was low. Too low. I still said yes.
The box looked shiny, but the label had a typo in the brand line. The cap seal felt loose. The oil looked cloudy when I held it to the light—like a snow globe that won’t settle. It also had a faint, plasticky smell. That should’ve stopped me. It didn’t.
What happened when I used it
I pinned my quad. Right away, the site felt hot. By night, it was red and tight, like a bad sunburn under the skin. No fever, but I had chills. The second shot hurt even more. I couldn’t squat without wincing. That’s not normal for quality gear.
My “results”? Nothing good. No steady strength bump. No steady weight change. I got angry fast over small stuff. I had trouble sleeping. My skin broke out on my shoulders. I held water in my face but felt flat in the gym. Strange mix, right?
After one week, the stopper on the vial started squeaking and sticking, like a cheap toy. The metal ring on top even popped a bit. That was the final straw.
The moment I knew it was fake
I went to my doctor. I told the truth. We ran bloodwork. My liver enzymes were up. My HDL (the “good” cholesterol) dropped. But my test levels didn’t rise like they should have if it were real. So I had the side effects without the “effect.” That’s the cruel part with fakes.
I stopped right away. Tossed the vials. Took a breath. Then took another.
Red flags I ignored (don’t be me)
- Price way below normal
- Rushed seller, wouldn’t answer basic questions
- Label misprint and uneven hologram sticker
- Loose crimp ring and sticky rubber stopper
- Cloudy oil and odd smell
- No steady results, just bad sides
Honestly, if even one of these shows up, that’s your sign to walk away. The same warning signs pop up in other niches too—here’s what happened in a brutal fake Zyn pouches experience if you need another cautionary tale.
For a photo-by-photo breakdown of how to spot fake vials, labels, and seals, head over to Pretty Fakes before you buy anything.
What I did next that actually helped
- Doctor-led checkups until my labs came back stable
- Sleep set to 7–8 hours, no screens after 10 p.m.
- Creatine, whey, fish oil—simple stuff with real data
- Food planned like a grown-up: oats, eggs, rice, beef, greens
- Training on a push/pull/legs split, with a real deload every 5th week
- Steps after dinner; nothing fancy, just a walk
In six weeks, my lifts crept up again. Slow, but real. My skin cleared. My mood leveled. I felt human. Even “clean” labels get counterfeited—this counterfeit organics wake-up call shows how sketchy the supplement aisle can be.
A quick word on safety (because this matters)
I’m not here to preach, but I’ll say this: black market stuff is a roulette wheel, and even the FDA highlights how risky some bodybuilding products can be. Counterfeits aren’t just “weak.” They can be dirty. You can get infections, nerve pain, or worse. If you touched anything like this and feel off, see a licensed doctor—the NHS has a clear breakdown of what anabolic steroid misuse can do to your body. No shame. Just go. And it’s not only steroids—this counterfeit vape nightmare proves even your convenience-store puff bar might be a landmine.
By the way, if you ever find yourself hovering over a sketchy “buy now” button and just need a private space to vent or get talked down before making a risky choice, jump into an anonymous chat on SweetSext where real people give instant, judgment-free conversation that can distract you, boost your confidence, and help you keep your decisions on track. If you’re in Ohio—especially near Wooster—and prefer a real-world distraction that won’t leave you guessing about vial quality, consider browsing Backpage Wooster where you can sift through local adult listings curated to cut down on spam and help you meet like-minded folks without the usual marketplace headaches.
Little things I wish I knew sooner
- Real gear doesn’t fix bad sleep or a sloppy plan
- Painful, hot injection sites are a red flag
- “Quick fix” deals are almost always fakes
- Bloodwork isn’t scary; not knowing is
Was I mad? Oh yes. At myself. At the fake stuff. But being mad won’t fix it. Owning it will.
Final take
Counterfeit Genshi burned me. It cost me money, time, and peace. If you’re even thinking about it, don’t. If you already did, stop now and get checked. Then build the boring basics that work.
I wanted a shortcut. I found a trap. I got out. You can too.