Steroids Are Awesome

Summary

This video script discusses the impact of steroids on bodybuilding, highlighting the significant muscle gains compared to natural methods like creatine. It addresses the transparency of fitness influencers, the psychological and physical side effects of steroid use, including heart enlargement, anxiety, potential IQ reduction, and body dysmorphia. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the full effects of steroids and suggests that many may not be utilizing their full potential through rigorous training and nutrition before considering enhancement.

Takeaways

• 💪 Steroids significantly enhance muscle growth compared to supplements like creatine, with a normal bodybuilding dose potentially adding around 20 lbs of muscle in a year.
• 📉 The use of steroids can lead to a substantial increase in testosterone levels, far exceeding the normal range, as exemplified by bodybuilder Chase Irons.
• 🚫 Steroid use is on the rise, partly due to fitness influencers being more open about their anabolic use, which can lead to unrealistic expectations and increased use among followers.
• 🤔 The transparency of some fitness influencers about their steroid use is often partial, showing gains but not the negative side effects, which can be misleading.
• 💉 Steroids are injected into muscles, where they slowly enter the bloodstream and are carried to muscle cells to stimulate growth, but they also affect the heart and can lead to health issues.
• 🚷 Steroids can cause the heart to enlarge, which can decrease its efficiency in pumping blood and increase the risk of heart failure.
• 🧠 Steroid use can have psychological effects, including increased anxiety, potential reduction in intelligence, and accelerated brain aging.
• 💡 The psychological impact of steroids can also exacerbate body dysmorphia, as users may feel compelled to continue using steroids to maintain their appearance.
• 👨‍🦲 Steroids can cause hair loss due to the conversion of testosterone into DHT, which leads to hair follicle shrinkage, and can also result in gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue in men).
• 🍽️ Steroids can affect appetite and libido, potentially leading to an increase in eating and sexual drive, which can be disruptive to daily life.
• ⚠️ There are significant health risks associated with steroid use, including the potential for injury, immune system complications, and a higher mortality rate among users.

Q & A

What is the main issue with the use of steroids in bodybuilding as discussed in the script?

The main issue with the use of steroids in bodybuilding is that they can lead to significant health risks and an unfair advantage in muscle growth compared to natural methods like using creatine. The script also points out the dishonesty in the fitness community about the full extent of the effects of steroids.

How much muscle can one expect to gain from using steroids compared to creatine, according to the script?

The script suggests that using 5 grams of creatine daily for a year might add about 2 lbs of muscle, whereas a normal bodybuilding dose of steroids could potentially add around 20 lbs or more, depending on genetics and dosage.

What are the normal testosterone levels for someone the speaker's age, and how do they compare to Chase Iron's levels?

The speaker's testosterone levels are 485 nanograms per deciliter, which is around the middle of the normal range for someone his age. In contrast, Chase Iron's levels are off the charts, higher than the test max of 10,000 nanograms per deciliter.

Why has the use of steroids become more prevalent, according to the script?

The script suggests that the increased prevalence of steroid use is due to fitness influencers being more open about their anabolic use, which has inadvertently led to more people starting to use steroids without fully understanding the risks.

What are some of the negative side effects of steroid use on the heart?

The script explains that steroids can cause the heart, particularly the left ventricle, to enlarge, making it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively and increasing the risk of heart failure.

How do steroids affect the brain and mental health?

Steroids can cause high levels of anxiety, potentially degrade intelligence over time, and lead to an increased brain age gap, meaning the brain may age faster than the individual's chronological age.

What is the potential impact of steroids on body image and self-esteem?

The script suggests that while steroids can make individuals look bigger, they might not necessarily improve how they feel about their appearance and could potentially worsen body dysmorphia.

What are some physical side effects of steroid use mentioned in the script?

Some physical side effects include hair loss due to the conversion of testosterone into DHT, gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue in men), testicle shrinkage, and acne due to overproduction of sebum.

What is the 'Roid Rage' mentioned in the script, and how does it manifest?

The script describes 'Roid Rage' as a state of heightened aggression and disturbing thoughts that users may experience while on steroids, which can be mentally distressing rather than leading to actual violent acts.

How does the script suggest approaching the use of steroids in a healthier way?

The script recommends starting with small amounts, checking blood work regularly, consulting with professionals, cycling properly, and taking the minimal effective dose to achieve the desired effect.

What is the speaker's personal stance on using steroids, and what is he doing to explore his natural limits?

The speaker is a natural bodybuilder and is conducting an experiment with McMaster University to explore his natural muscle growth limits by training and eating perfectly for a year, without resorting to steroids.