Medically reviewed by Alan Carter, Pharm.D. — Written by Tim Jewell on March 26, 2020
Steroids get a bad rap — but do they deserve it?
From the steroid scandals that plagued major league baseball to the jokes that surround steroid side effects among weightlifters and bodybuilders, using steroids doesn’t enjoy a good reputation.
It’s true that using certain steroids in small amounts under medical supervision won’t hurt you. However, using large amounts of anabolic steroids for a long period of time can do you real harm.
Let’s get into what steroids are, what they’re used for (both legally and illegally), and how to find some safe alternatives to steroids that’ll give you the same results.
