Steroids. They’ve been around for a very, very long time, and they’ll probably remain for very long still. The truth is Steroids were never invented to be used by athletes or those looking to make some extra gains. No, Steroids were invented to be used in the medical world to help patients gain muscle [1]. One issue with Steroids is that they are not particularly healthy, in fact, that’s why Steroids are being replaced by SARMs. Anyways, let’s look at the Safest Steroids and Cycles for you to use.

Key Takeaways

• All Steroids will have side effects such as raising cholesterol and shutting down Test production
• You can minimize the risk by using a lower dose and doing shorter cycles
• There are plenty of products you can use to also reduce the negative impact

What makes Steroids Unsafe?

We all know that Steroid abuse has a bunch of side effects, and while it is certainly possible to lower your risk of injury or illness, caution is advised. The main reason why Steroids are unsafe is because of their very nature.

• Anabolic Steroids will dramatically increase LDL and Total Cholesterol levels, which over time can lead to cardiovascular disease and heart failure [2]
• Most Steroids will increase red blood cell production that can, along with increased body weight, massive impact your blood pressure levels [3]
• Kidney function will be impaired significantly due to Anabolic Steroid use [4]
• Lastly, athletes use dosages that were never tested by medical professionals. Not only would they experience these side effects, but sometimes in far higher concentration

Can Steroids be Safe?

Completely safe? No. You could make arguments that a lower dose would be safer, and if you make sure you keep an eye on your bloodwork and overall health the risks are fat less sure, however, there will always be a risk.

What are the Safest Steroids?

Firstly, Steroids are inherently not safe. They pose a great deal of health risks and a few other nasty side effects as well. That said, there are a few ‘safer’ Steroids that have specific characteristics that allow them to have fewer or weaker side effects.

Primobolan

Primobolan (Primo, Methenolone) is an Anabolic Steroid that has been used extensively in history for medical and sports use. Methenolone enanthate was introduced for medical use in 1962. Since then it has been taken off the market, and so any Primo you find is definitely Underground produced.

Primo is known as one of the least impactful Steroids known to man, and has often been compared to Anavar (Oxandrolone) in terms of side effects. Sure, Primo does have side effects like hair loss, testosterone shutdown, etc, but it’s far less bad than other injectable Steroids.

Many British bodybuilders (and older bodybuilders) will use Primobolan stacked alongside Testosterone to construct a mean cycle. Primo is not really known to cause severe side effects and this is why it is used in higher amounts by bodybuilders and even women.

Masteron

Masteron (Drostanolone Propionate, Drostanolone Enanthate) is commonly known as the poor man’s Primobolan. Primo is quite hard to synthesize and therefor costs quite a lot. Masteron will give you 80% of the results that Primo would at a far lower price.

Masteron is commonly used in cutting cycles, but can be used in bulking cycles as well. The reality is any Steroid can be used at any time, but certain attributes make it better or worse for some applications. Due to the fact that Masteron can lower estrogen, it is definitely a favorite whilst cutting.

Masteron won’t have a tremendous amount of side effects, but some people have reported hair loss to be prominent whilst on Masteron. That said, you can use Minoxidill to combat this.

Anavar

Anavar (Oxandrolone, Var) is the first oral-only Steroid on the list. Being an oral, it brings the unique characteristic of being 17-Alpha Alkylated, meaning it is bioactive when taken orally. Unlike other oral Steroids, it shows almost zero hepatotoxicity (liver damage). It does, however, show nephrotoxicity.

This means the biggest side effect of Anavar is kidney damage. Kidneys are incredibly sensitive and unlike the liver, they cannot recover after injury.

Anavar is also a DHT like the other two on this list, and will not convert into Estrogen either. Anavar is typically used alongside other Steroids due to the mild nature of Anavar.

Turinabol

Turinabol (Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone, TBol) is one of the mildest Steroids on the market. In fact, it is so mild most people don’t even bother using it at all! That said, it still has the ability to increase muscle size, muscle strength, and aid in recovery.

Gains are lean due to its DHT nature, and the worst side effects are going to be hepatotoxicity and cholesterol issues. Turinabol is another 17-Alpha Alkylated Steroid, thus, it causes harm to the liver.

Turinabol is commonly used by professional athletes who compete in tested federations. Probably due to the short half-life and the fact that it’s easy to hide.

Honorable Mention: Growth Hormone and Growth Hormone Peptides

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a product that is so common it’s not even used exclusively by athletes and bodybuilders. It is a prescribed medication for those suffering from low levels of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 or IGF-1.

IGF-1 has been linked to more muscle gain, more fat loss, better hair, better skin, better quality of life, better sleep, and even a better sexual life.

HGH does have side effects, such as decreased insulin sensitivity, water retention, and perhaps carpal tunnel syndrome. That said, compared to the side effects we know of from Steroids this is really nothing.

What are the Most Dangerous Steroids?

“Dangerous” is a relative term, and is used loosely in this application. Each Steroid will have specific sides that will be specifically dangerous to specific people, however, we can create a list that will look at all the Steroids and highlight some of the more shitty ones:

• Trenbolone is known as one of the most harmful Steroids. It can cause cardiovascular, kidney, brain, and joint damage. Trenbolone was never even meant for human use and was only tested in cattle
• Deca Durabolin is not terribly dangerous right off the bat, however, it is often used whilst bulking when food and salt is plenty. This can cause blood pressure to spike which can have negative health impacts
• Equipoise or Boldenone is known as the ‘horse Steroid’ for its ability to dramatically increase hematocrit levels. This will also increase blood pressure, which we know can cause quite a lot of damage
• Halotestin is not that much more dangerous for the user compared to other Steroids, however, it makes the user quite aggressive – this is Roid Rage in a bottle. It would then make the environment around the user dangerous to others
• DNP or 2,4-Dinitrophenol is not a Steroid but a fat burner that can literally cause death if used incorrectly

How to make Steroids Safer?

Using Steroids is never 100% safe, and it’s the job of the user to make sure they take all the necessary precautions to reduce the risk. Here are some things you can do to reduce the risk:

Use Less

One phrase that rings true more than ever here is the phrase ‘The poison is in the does”. No one is going to run into cholesterol issues using a wee 150mg of Testosterone per week, but bump that up ten fold and you’re definitely in for a rough time.

If you’re new to using Steroids, it might be a great idea to start with dosages far lower than that of what you would like to use. I’ve had clients come to me running almost a gram and they could barely press 315 on bench…

Use a Coach

There are several coaches online who have had years of experience in the field and they’ve made mistakes you don’t have to! This means a far lower risk of you injuring yourself or wasting your money.

Not too toot my own horn, but I am a coach. I’ve coached more than 300 people (not all bodybuilders), I have a Chemistry degree, and I do bodybuilding myself as well. You can schedule a call with me here.

Do your Bloodwork

It is commonplace to actually do blood tests and see where your blood markers are. Blood cholesterol, pressure, inflammation, blood sugar, estrogen, thyroid function, etc.

This is essential and you should ideally do it 4 times a year, perhaps even more! This is not even a suggestion, but more so a instruction.

Lifestyle Changes

These are some of the more tedious things you need to do but they back ten fold. Things like regular cardio, staying hydrated, eating plenty of fiber, getting in a lot of Omega 3s, etc.

Supplement

Certain supplements were designed with Anabolic users in mind. Look out for products with, Citrus Bergamot, Kaneka® Ubiquinol, Grape Seed Extract, Celery Seed Extract, Astragalus, N Acetyl Cysteine, IP6, Tudca, and Pine Bark Extract.

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Conclusion

Steroids do carry a risk with them which you, as an adult, have to make your peace with. No matter how hard you try you will not be able to get around that.

You can, however, use certain Steroids and Peptides that carry less risk than others to ensure you have a lower risk of running into issues down the road. You can also follow the other tips to ensure you are in the best position while on Cycle.

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