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References:
How Much Muscle Can Creatine Build
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29214923/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5679696
How Much Muscle Can Steroids Build
https://www.strongerbyscience.com/much-steroids-increase-hypertrophy/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3104052/
https://journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/Abstract/1995/10000/Fat_Free_Mass_Index_in_Users_and_Nonusers_of.3.aspx
General Risks of Steroid Usage
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2022.1059473/full
The Effect of Steroids on the Brain
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33811018
The Effect of Steroids on the Heart
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9580689
The Effect of Steroids on the Testes
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4988681/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10620455/
The Effect of Steroids on Life Expectancy
https://www.jwatch.org/na57257/2024/03/19/higher-mortality-associated-with-anabolic-steroid-use
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460728/
Thanks to these folks for helping me with the video:
Mike Israetel: https://www.youtube.com/RenaissancePeriodization
Derek More Plates More Dates: https://www.youtube.com/MorePlatesMoreDates
Chase Irons: https://www.youtube.com/ChaseIrons
Also, shoutout to Kurzgesagt for the video concept idea: https://www.youtube.com/kurzgesagt
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Written by Jeff Nippard
Filmed by Jeff Nippard & Meraki Films (https://www.instagram.com/mrkifilms/)
Edited by Rickie Ho & Jeff Nippard (https://twitter.com/coldgamerick)
Music Arranged by Editor Musket (https://www.youtube.com/@EditorMusket)
Music sourced from Epidemic Sound
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About me: I’m a Canadian natural pro bodybuilder and internationally-qualified powerlifter with a BSc in biochemistry/chemistry and a passion for science. I’ve been training for 15 years drug-free. I’m 5’5 and fluctuate between 160 lbs (lean) and 180 lbs (bulked).
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I don’t think people are taking steroids “more than ever before” solely because people are talking about it more. Social media sensationalizing, glamorizing, and normalizing insane physiques is what did it. Openly discussing it was a byproduct of informing the public that those physiques are not naturally attainable so that the destruction of people’s minds (i.e. mental health crises) weren’t as widespread as they otherwise would’ve been. Talking about steroids normalizes it so that it’s not as taboo as it otherwise would be, but that doesn’t mean it’s the main contributor to its usage. It actually prevents a lot of it. Furthermore, the fitness industry has simply grown to be much larger than ever before; this is a confounding variable. Linked to that is the fact that more people than ever before are working out and going to a gym, too—another confounding variable. These should be taken into consideration.
Where do people get steroids that they just take them like candy??? I’ve been working out seriously for 15 years never once have I seen them.
Thank you for this informative video Jeff. Not that I was ever interested in this, but after watching this video made me even more uninterested.
I took steroids in my late teens, now i have man boobs – it fecked me up real good 😢😢😢😢
As a man who hasn't touched gear but has soft puffy nipples I feel like I missed a huge opportunity
the only juice i do is orange juice
This was an awesome vid
For somebody who supposedly doesn't take them, you sure do talk about them a lot…
what would happen if you just took steroids without working out?
Video of the decade for the fitness industry! Much respect to you Jeff.
We See us in 20years or not😂
💪 Great video and insights; thank you for taking the time to produce and share this info. I really like that you call out the real natural-limit may just take more personal discipline. Keep making this great health content! 🙌
Like a junkie saying cocaine is a hell of a drug
that doctor speaking sounds like an ai
Yea ok no steroids for me. I was thinking about it for a while as I've been working out for some years and my progress begun to slow down with time but I still want to get big. And was really thinking about it for some months but after seeing this, fuck no i'm not trading all those health aspects to not even keep the gains when I get off the gear. Thanks for the video, was really helpful informing ! <3
What if you just use a little bit of steroids?
steroid users look horrible, they only look great in their own mind. natural is the way to go.
Mike is great
1:17 what was that content creator’s name? I forgor
02:00 just do it 😅
So, you claim you are "natural"? lol Just like The Liver King.
Wow… Dr. Mike's anxiety was clearly kicking his ass that day. I have a similar problem as him; I don't know why he'd accept it's worsening as a side effect. It's pure hell.
Awesome video. Thanks
Great video. Shared with a younger friend who was asking my opinion on steroids. Here's a better opinion than mine, with way more info.
damn Dr Mike going on camera with anxiety like that…respect
Couldn't help notice alot of the fitness influencers lately taking direct aim at steroid use…. they all hate Sam S and this is their indirect way of showing it. Sam is the type of person that realizes even indirect cheap shots still only increases his popularity and viewership.
Wow.. doc sounds on edge. Still, real talk
This video is probably like watching horror for someone who is using….
Make a video on sarms too
Some people after watching this video are like "oops, I tripped and fell against a syringe of trenbolone that I told my friend to hold"
It's not just the roids it still needs hard work…. 😂😂😂
I wonder about men with naturally low testosterone, that testosterone boosters don't work on
So bad! Kinda feel bad for the teen athletes at the gym that are obviously taking something to get to their abnormal size and muscle gain. These kids are able to bench high weight, but when they barely can handle carrying the really heavy dumbbells away from and back to the rack without doing one at a time, 2 hands…helps put it into perspective.
11:00 – this is what Arnold did, and it's why he's still around.
Can you convert your testosterone test to nmol? I tried to but can't work it out. Want to see how I compare to you given I've never done steroids and barely worked out
Im taking steroids and im big man!!!
With out them i would never nothing!!!
what about using vitamin D + Zink + Tongat Ali ? there are some real evidence showing they are able to increase the testosteron.
Thanks for telling the truth about steroids. Also, I see that you use the most awsome gaming mouse in history, the G600. o7
33 year old natural lifter here. I've been lifting ever since I was 11 years old. Competed in some natural bodybuilding competitions in my 20s. Solid overall physique. Thinking about going on TRT in the future when I turn 45 years old or so, when the natural testosterone is on a decrease. I would love to see a video specifically on starting steroids in your mid 40s or early 50s, under the guidance of a doctor or nurse (looking specifically at healthy individuals who have never touched steroids prior to this, who have been training for 10+ years, and have built a solid foundation + stick to other overall good health options). I would love to see a video detailing the results of these findings, and the benefits vs. drawbacks.
Great video. Thanks Jeff.
I have no problem to be big without steroids (good genes) but i like more my sofa and bench sport
Saw you in TikTok a few times. Wanna to say that I love your content sm
Surprised this video didn’t mention the rampant steroid usage in law enforcement.
What is the purpose of `big muscles` exactly ?
I'm personal not ever planning on taking gear, and I would never advocate for taking steroids, but I accept the reality that many people will and do take them. I also think it's a mistake of doctors in the US (I think that means the AMA) to not embrace the reality of steroid use and offer safe options including pharmaceutical grade substances and regular monitoring of blood tests and cardiac function. Also, as I understand it, TRT (testosterone replacement therapy) as a medical term refers to a process which restores you to normal testosterone levels (for example if you suffer from hypogonadism). If TRT is putting you into hyper-metabolic levels of testosterone, then it is no longer TRT – it's something else.
Bro we have the EXACT same testosterone levels wtf