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Frequently Asked Questions About SARMs (Select Androgen Receptor Modulators)
SARMs are becoming very popular with men and women that are looking to gain muscle mass. They are gaining popularity because they are not as potent as anabolic steroids, but produce moderate, almost most guaranteed muscle mass gains in most users. This, in turn, gives the appearance that the user is making natural gains as opposed to “cheating” (using anabolic steroids). Not only that but the college-age crowd no longer lusts for the typical “juicehead” body type that was popular in the 80’s and 90’s, but instead simply wants a lean, model type body that looks good for their Instagram feed.
Additionally, if you took a pop survey of 50 women I would bet 45 of them would choose a “model” type body over an overly muscular juice head bodybuilder with veins and acne. Besides that, SARMs like Ostarine, LGD-4033, and SR9009, do not produce the dramatic side effects that anabolic steroids do. Because of the lack of side effects, people cannot detect that someone is using anabolic drugs like SARMS, and therefore this makes the person using SARMs not embarrassed or ashamed. Typically, users of anabolic steroids and SARMs are considered “cheats”. SARMs effects are much weaker than anabolic steroids, therefore, it is hard to tell with the naked eye that someone is using SARMs.
The Legalities of SARMs
SARMs are legal to buy in the United States. I do not know about other countries. There are no laws that say purchasing SARMs is illegal. Therefore you can buy them freely and openly on the internet or in supplement shops. When you buy them on the internet as simply chemicals or research chemicals as many internet SARMs websites do, like Proven Peptides , it is perfectly legal. When you buy them at a supplement store and if the SARM you are buying is in capsules for human consumption and/or labeled as a dietary supplement then the company selling it is doing so illegally. Supplement stores selling SARMs are breaking the law. Make no mistake about it. Technically if you do buy SARMs from a supplement store and they swipe your credit card or debit card they are committing fraud and the feds can seize those funds. And guess who’s name is on file that used their debit card to purchase SARMS? That’s right, you!. Therefore I recommend NEVER buying SARMs from a local supplement store. You cannot buy SARMs at GNC. Nor should you want to buy SARMs at GNC. The FDA has made it clear that SARMs are not dietary supplements they are drugs.
In the future, I predict that SARMs will fall under the same drug category as anabolic steroids and that means possession and purchase will be illegal. About a year ago a congressman introduced a bill to do just that. If it passes SARMs will be banned and internet sites selling them like Newroids.com will have to stop.
SARMs Are On The Banned Substances List
If you play professional sports or play on an NCAA team you cannot use SARMs. The NCAA does test for SARMs and if you are caught using them most likely you’ll find yourself in serious hot water. I did find about a dozen of incidences where professional athletes have been busted for SARMs use. A couple of years back an NBA was allegedly busted for taking LDG-4033 or Ligandrol.
The Safety of SARMs & Side Effects
SARMs are drugs, they are not supplements and because of this simple fact, one should be wary that they could pose potential safety risks. SARMs have similar side effects like anabolic steroids, but looking at the studies they are far less severe. Because the research studies on SARMS are far and few in between. I have found some research studies that mentioned some side effects.
Lowering of HDL (Cardiovascular risks)
Gynecomastia
Because SARMs lower testosterone levels in the body, this means natural levels of estrogen are increased. When natural levels of estrogen are increased one has the potential for gynecomastia. The use of post cycle therapy is recommended to help combat coming off a SARMs use.
Testicular Shrinkage
Because SARMs suppresses the production of your own testosterone levels, you may experience testicular shrinkage.
Hair Loss
Some people have asked me will SARMS cause hair loss. Yes, of course, they can. SARMS are androgenic which can result in hair loss.
PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) For SARMs
Post cycle therapy typically means helping the body get back to its normal hormonal production after using SARMs. The body wishes to remain the same, and by introducing SARMs into your system the body will begin to shut down its own natural production of testosterone and increase its own estrogen levels. Once discontinuing SARMS, the body simply does not automatically and rapidly start to increase testosterone and decrease estrogen. It does go back to normal levels, but it gradually takes it time. By using post cycle supplements, you can help support this process. One product is called arimistane. Arimistante is pretty effective and is probably my choice for post cycle supplements.
Frequently Asked Questions About SARMs (Select Androgen Receptor Modulators)
SARMs are becoming very popular with men and women that are looking to gain muscle mass. They are gaining popularity because they are not as potent as anabolic steroids, but produce moderate, almost most guaranteed muscle mass gains in most users. This, in turn, gives the appearance that the user is making natural gains as opposed to “cheating” (using anabolic steroids). Not only that but the college-age crowd no longer lusts for the typical “juicehead” body type that was popular in the 80’s and 90’s, but instead simply wants a lean, model type body that looks good for their Instagram feed.
Additionally, if you took a pop survey of 50 women I would bet 45 of them would choose a “model” type body over an overly muscular juice head bodybuilder with veins and acne. Besides that, SARMs like Ostarine, LGD-4033, and SR9009, do not produce the dramatic side effects that anabolic steroids do. Because of the lack of side effects, people cannot detect that someone is using anabolic drugs like SARMS, and therefore this makes the person using SARMs not embarrassed or ashamed. Typically, users of anabolic steroids and SARMs are considered “cheats”. SARMs effects are much weaker than anabolic steroids, therefore, it is hard to tell with the naked eye that someone is using SARMs.
The Legalities of SARMs
SARMs are legal to buy in the United States. I do not know about other countries. There are no laws that say purchasing SARMs is illegal. Therefore you can buy them freely and openly on the internet or in supplement shops. When you buy them on the internet as simply chemicals or research chemicals as many internet SARMs websites do, like Proven Peptides , it is perfectly legal. When you buy them at a supplement store and if the SARM you are buying is in capsules for human consumption and/or labeled as a dietary supplement then the company selling it is doing so illegally. Supplement stores selling SARMs are breaking the law. Make no mistake about it. Technically if you do buy SARMs from a supplement store and they swipe your credit card or debit card they are committing fraud and the feds can seize those funds. And guess who’s name is on file that used their debit card to purchase SARMS? That’s right, you!. Therefore I recommend NEVER buying SARMs from a local supplement store. You cannot buy SARMs at GNC. Nor should you want to buy SARMs at GNC. The FDA has made it clear that SARMs are not dietary supplements they are drugs.
In the future, I predict that SARMs will fall under the same drug category as anabolic steroids and that means possession and purchase will be illegal. About a year ago a congressman introduced a bill to do just that. If it passes SARMs will be banned and internet sites selling them like Newroids.com will have to stop.
SARMs Are On The Banned Substances List
If you play professional sports or play on an NCAA team you cannot use SARMs. The NCAA does test for SARMs and if you are caught using them most likely you’ll find yourself in serious hot water. I did find about a dozen of incidences where professional athletes have been busted for SARMs use. A couple of years back an NBA was allegedly busted for taking LDG-4033 or Ligandrol.
The Safety of SARMs & Side Effects
SARMs are drugs, they are not supplements and because of this simple fact, one should be wary that they could pose potential safety risks. SARMs have similar side effects like anabolic steroids, but looking at the studies they are far less severe. Because the research studies on SARMS are far and few in between. I have found some research studies that mentioned some side effects.
Lowering of HDL (Cardiovascular risks)
- 4 milligrams of GSK20881078 the HDL level decreases by 40 percent within 4 weeks
- The use of LGD-4033 did decrease good cholesterol.
- Ostarine has been shown to cause some liver damage similar to 17 alpha-methyl steroids like oral Anadrol and Dianadrol. The enzyme alanine-aminotransferase increased by 20% which means there are signs of liver damage.
- LGD 4033 use has been shown to suppress one’s natural testosterone production.
- The use of the SARM S4 has causes some night blindness.
Gynecomastia
Because SARMs lower testosterone levels in the body, this means natural levels of estrogen are increased. When natural levels of estrogen are increased one has the potential for gynecomastia. The use of post cycle therapy is recommended to help combat coming off a SARMs use.
Testicular Shrinkage
Because SARMs suppresses the production of your own testosterone levels, you may experience testicular shrinkage.
Hair Loss
Some people have asked me will SARMS cause hair loss. Yes, of course, they can. SARMS are androgenic which can result in hair loss.
PCT (Post Cycle Therapy) For SARMs
Post cycle therapy typically means helping the body get back to its normal hormonal production after using SARMs. The body wishes to remain the same, and by introducing SARMs into your system the body will begin to shut down its own natural production of testosterone and increase its own estrogen levels. Once discontinuing SARMS, the body simply does not automatically and rapidly start to increase testosterone and decrease estrogen. It does go back to normal levels, but it gradually takes it time. By using post cycle supplements, you can help support this process. One product is called arimistane. Arimistante is pretty effective and is probably my choice for post cycle supplements.
