Steroids Are Awesome

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References:
How Much Muscle Can Creatine Build
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29214...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
How Much Muscle Can Steroids Build
www.strongerbyscience.com/muc...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
journals.lww.com/cjsportsmed/...
General Risks of Steroid Usage
www.frontiersin.org/journals/...
The Effect of Steroids on the Brain
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33811018
The Effect of Steroids on the Heart
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
The Effect of Steroids on the Testes
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
The Effect of Steroids on Life Expectancy
www.jwatch.org/na57257/2024/0...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30460...
Thanks to these folks for helping me with the video:
Mike Israetel: / renaissanceperiodization
Derek More Plates More Dates: / moreplatesmoredates
Chase Irons: / chaseirons
Also, shoutout to Kurzgesagt for the video concept idea: / kurzgesagt
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Written by Jeff Nippard
Filmed by Jeff Nippard & Meraki Films ( / mrkifilms )
Edited by Rickie Ho & Jeff Nippard ( / coldgamerick )
Music Arranged by Editor Musket ( / @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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Disclaimers: Jeff Nippard is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Jeff Nippard will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

[@JeffNippard]

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[@ch-yq5yn]

The comparison was great. I had 512 NGL about 3 years ago and I thought it was low. Makes me feel more normal that I know Jeff tested around the same. I think that TRT they keep you around 700 - 1000. I had no idea guys juicing can go thousands above.

[@jtmoore9546]

Love the app! I lost 27 lbs in 6 months all while packing on muscle using your invaluable fitness knowledge and guidance, Jeff!

[@taylo795]

I’d love to see this style video on peptides.

[@johnpyershaherblhaddad5723]

do not take anything man

[@petermontavon]

The app is great- easy to use and provides great feedback and guidance.

[@lucafalsetto]

Huge respect for Dr Mike and opening up about his anxiety.

[@kickgreven3921]

He was on a podcast which was called something like "trensparent" and I watched maybe 30 mins of it. Damn that shit went wayyy too deep lol. He was talking about 10000 other compounds you have to take to stay moderately healthy and how on cycle he isn't able to feel happiness like he is off cycle

[@marcusbordeaux7548]

Respect for what? All I see is a drug addict who gave himself severe anxiety but refuses to stop using gear

[@rickyseddon4786]

Yo I’ve never heard him like that he’s hurting!

[@calle6075]

True!

[@dunebuggy1292]

He's such an an-hero.

[@clubbizarre]

5:45 the Cbum you want 6:49 the Sebum you'll get 😂

[@StrengthShowcase]

When mum says "we have CBum at home".

[@segason6]

Missed opportunity to show little cbum particles being secreted

[@Porouss]

🤣🤣

[@cisafrulli]

Best comment 😂😂😂

[@Sp3cTR2k7]

Instantly had the same thought 😂

[@indusrtial]

There is absolutely no way I would ever do steroids after watching this video. Thanks Jeff, this is true honesty and education.

[@VikingRul3s]

So... Are you gonna go watch the movies about how cardio can destroy your knees early, how streaming eats away at your brain, that includes KZbin (the 20 year IQ drop is about 3 times as high as before streaming, in other words significantly worse than the effects of SOME steroids), how much poisonous gas and particles we inhale everyday, how much sugar destroys our body and how much worse "light" products really are. Then add in something about the suns fantastic ability to give skin cancer. There, now you're scared of everything and will never do anything in your life again... Brillant comment...

[@JAndersen22222]

You can hear the anxiety in Dr Mikes voice, so proud of him for speaking about his anxiety and making this video through his feelings.

[@BoschBoschBabElHosh]

Dr mike is a joke😂😂without the roids he would not even go too the gym yet he has the worst form

[@philippelevesque5223]

​@@BoschBoschBabElHoshThe worst form? The guy has a doctorate in Sport Physiology which he received from East Tennessee State University. He's way more qualified than you'll ever be 😂😂😂

[@calvinlawn3457]

On another podcast or video, maybe from a couple years ago, he said that he's had panic attacks in the shower from taking steroids. It's crazy, and it sounds like it might be getting worse for him.

[@rowananderson8318]

As someone who has never touched gear but has been bald since 22 I feel cheated

[@firminvernege9815]

Exactly where are my muscles…?

[@HolyBiscuit69]

You're a natural steroid user.

[@InflammatoryCommentMaker]

bro I had the vegeta hairline since I was 14 and have been bald since 17, fml 🥲

[@noone-ld7pt]

I feel you bro! Bald gang represent!

[@jermaineayivoh8263]

Why are you feeling cheated ? You were always going to be bald. Had you started juicing in your teens, you would have lost your hair even sooner than you did. It’s like feeling cheated over something you never had in the first place. Juicing doesn’t turn people that weren’t going to be bald, bald. If you genetically were going to suffer from male pattern baldness, steroids would have just accelerated that process.

[@RenaissancePeriodization]

Jeff, thank you so much for featuring me in this video. It turned out great! Folks who have commented or reached out about my anxiety disorder, thank you so much for caring. Good news, it's entirely due to steroids, and those I take entirely voluntary with no compulsion or addiction. As soon as I want, I can stop them and within days I don't have severe anxiety disorder anymore and within weeks I barely have anxiety at all. I HATE how they make me feel, but I have a few goals in bodybuilding left to accomplish, so I deal with it. I have a knack for doing very hard things that take a long time, so this is right up my alley. No need to worry about me! PS: If I die before my due time from the cardiovascular shit... it's been real and this is what I wanted. Do not ever feel the need to be sympathetic of me. - Dr. Mike

[@nfrankiksa4596]

that PS hit hard 💀I hope you live a long time dude

[@kishorevb8331]

❤ Lot's of love Mike a

[@miha_ity]

Not only I respect this reply and point of view, I also salute it! Thank you for everything Dr.Mike

[@user-vz6jz2sv4m]

You'll never die in my heart ❤️

[@JohnnyLawrie25]

Love you Dr. Mike!

[@padiberimah4484]

you can tell so much effort went into the video. the edit, background sound and overall quality are top notch

[@prophetseven728]

Yup! Great Advetisement for his services. $$$$$

[@wge621]

As a woman, this is very similar to plastic surgery in the beauty world. A lot of women get praised for being 'transparent' about plastic surgery, which I get, but then that's also lead to a huge influx of plastic surgery operations. The side effects are much more rarely discussed, but the popularity increases on a daily basis, which then leads to increased feelings of dissatisfaction/body dysmorphia --> more surgery.

[@MickVolume]

Old title: Steroids Are Awesome

[@manwithname]

Thinking the same lol

[@ShinySephiroth1]

39 minutes in and it hasn't changed yet. Let's track this! 😅

[@zoinked1351]

A/B testing? Mine is still the same

[@vikt]

Why would he change it though? It grabbed my attention, even though I knew it was clickbait-y - I'm sure I'm not alone

[@IonAlexandruScrieciu]

The most sad part about it is that he put so much time and effort into making this video and it will be 100% de-monetized due to the word "steroids" and the thumbnail, while still providing super valuable insights and really trying to make people understand why it is so important to not do something dangerous that we don't even fully understand yet but already has so many proven side effects. I'm looking forward to seeing Jeff's study about maximizing natural potential after lifting regularly for already so many years. Unfortunately the spotlight is moving towards enhanced people, I'm sure nevertheless that people like him will always have a following due to the high transparency and quality content that he keeps providing

[@rvboyett]

My best friend died of heart failure at 43 years old. He openly admitted that he regularly used steroids. He was convinced he was being safe in his steroid use. I told him he needed to stop but he just wouldn't listen. His kids had to grow up without their father and I've been without a friend that I've loved since childhood.

[@omg_wtf]

So sorry bro. I lost my best friend 3 years ago to cancer. It was a few days before his 40th. It never gets easier.

[@mindmonkey00]

What was his stack?

[@alexscott1251]

@@mindmonkey00 Why?

[@bugattidragon1237]

@@mindmonkey00 come on man this isnt funny

[@mindmonkey00]

@bugattidragon1237 not all steroids do the same amount of harm. Test only cycles are pretty safe if you get your blood work regularly and take a moderate dosage. It's tren and most of the oral steroids that can really mess you up

[@michaelbeholder]

Bro this is exactly the video I’ve been looking for for the past 2 years. Even after talking to lifters on gear I was still on the fence, because the whole picture wasn’t very clear. But now I know. THANK YOU 💪🏽

[@smokedupgaming]

Excellent video, i was just gonna skim through and check it out real quick but you had my attention from beginning to end!

[@MorePlatesMoreDates]

I feel like these guests are better than that anonymous anabolics expert you had on last time. Great video!

[@NapoleonDP]

💯

[@RichHandsome]

Right!! 🔥🔥🎯

[@pevebe]

More Cake More R**e

[@ElidanVideos]

Que in that Obama putting medal on Obama meme xD

[@USS_Liberty_never_forget]

Nah the anonymous guy seemed intelligent

[@amarug]

For those wondering about the title, the channel "kurzgesagt" recently made a video titled "Smoking is awesome" and it follows the same narrative, down to the "let's smoke a cigarette together" and then go through the physiological effects. Many people commented it was the best anti-smoking video they'd ever seen and I think it's an awesome idea by Jeff to make a "mirror video" about steroids. They will be a huge health burden for many in the near future.

[@MostAlpha]

😂

[@lando8981]

I also saw that video. Good job by both creators imo.

[@CobGobblin69]

omg i saw that vid and it was great. i never connected the dots

[@jaetrnn6000]

Totally agree! A great way to tackle a sensitive topic

[@ethandaniel8123]

Took steroids since I was 7.

[@lordofthespudz2158]

Just wanna note how mike compared the process to designing a racecar going past 200mph, brilliant way of looking at things. Also "safer it was never safe" hits home.

[@necromancerbb]

Absolutely loved the unfiltered rawness in the interview. Really appreciate you guys having a very open, transparent discussion on these topics. The more you know, the better informed the decisions. Some of the side effects may give some folks enough of a pause to really consider whether they want to make these choices, for others, it is risk assessment/management that needs accurate information to base decisions on.

[@zoapy7002]

Steroids are absolutely nuts! (I lost my nuts)

[@Jamiey-]

Aerodynamics

[@Fattipotato79]

Can confirm, I stole bros nuts

[@kaze.14]

On a serious note, they do make your nuts smaller. The longer you use it

[@BrofUJu]

​@@kaze.14and make them stop working and destroy your ability to have kids. Fun!

[@neronero4699]

ahahahaa, really? =))

[@ChaseIrons]

Appreciate you including me on this Jeff!!

[@graphicimpulse]

W

[@stay_humbles]

💪

[@workingdog4886]

Only here for my dawg chase

[@tommyjohn312]

😳

[@raymthw]

❤

[@Fulgrim_The_Phoenician]

0:02 That looks like a randomized ARK character.

[@WellsPat]

Well done Jeff! I enjoyed this two sided video and you hit many important issues with a measured approach - and excellent expert commentary. I've seen the effects of this at SMU with my friends on the football team. You could tell when the boys were doing their juice cycles. Keep up the great work - I'm enjoying your vids! Pat

[@dodes2698]

Dr. Mike not sounding so great in this one. As someone with severe anxiety but without steroids, my heart goes out to him because I can hear the pain behind his voice from it.

[@TheEsotericProgrammer]

Thought the same thing. This is me in my work meetings after consuming 600mg caffeine.

[@nunchukGun]

Same. Actually lifting was part of getting me out of anxiety disorder. It's long behind me at this point and I can't imagine choosing it willingly as a trade off.

[@rjun152]

I guess talking about it triggered him

[@jixxytrix1705]

Your heart shouldn't go out to him, he is choosing to give himself anxiety. Something I'm guessing you would never do....

[@Dark_Souls_3]

Womp womp ohhh noo I’m nervous boohoo

[@erwangaillard1637]

Working on infarctus emergencies here : We get A LOT of fitness coaches & influencers & bodybuilder in their 40's getting infarctuses, getting extremely severe cardiac failures (Left ventricle with ejection fraction as low as a 80 years old grandma). They are big, they have abs, they are often extremely well groomed, tanned but their heart is collasping before our eyes and we can only save them a few months / years and they are only 35/40. Take care young guys

[@juandoe7802]

WTF…what city do you work in because if it’s frequent that’s concerning 😮

[@tynao2029]

Steroids are medicine. There are countless more that are perfectly fine and never need to go to the hospital. Steroids have been proven to be healthy and helpful when used correctly, they are medicine.

[@Hadkek]

@@juandoe7802probably LA

[@dehydratedwater9000]

⁠​⁠@@juandoe7802Most likely big cities with a high amount of influencers and a strong gym culture, like Huston, NYC, and LA. Volunteered as an EMT, there were a lot of calls to gyms for a heart attack/failure due to some form of steroid use. If I had anything to say to kids and young adults that are thinking of or are already doing steroids, just stop, y’all aren’t built different, there are long term health effects that far outweighs putting on an extra 10-20lbs of muscle.

[@RichHandsome]

@@juandoe7802prolly L.A 😅

[@sanjaykupper7577]

This video is incredibly informative. Thank you!

[@BrianJones-wk8cx]

First time viewer-love the perspective and in-depth look, instant sub! Thanks for your work!

[@jacksnipe2441]

I think the worst part about this is that healthy young people by and large *cannot* understand how life-ruining it is to have significant heart issues, for example. It's one thing to read or even hear testimonials about it, but at the end of the day everybody thinks they're special until they need to be careful climbing stairs.

[@crazyjames1233]

Even though its good more fitness influencers are being honest about the gear, the problem is they never talk about the negative long term effects. I remember when Larry Wheels made his video talking about stopping his gear people just glossed over the small part where he mentioned he still was taking TRT (AKA...steroids...) because his body literally would no longer make testosterone. They just spent the whole time gushing over the fact that he was actually talking about his gear use. Its almost as though it has become normalized, which is what makes it so dangerous to younger people. They will always be less likely to worry about future consequences in favor of immediate benefits, especially in todays world where instant gratification has become the norm.

[@coreyworthingtonii9230]

They’ll know a few years after getting the safe & effective.

[@kek22219]

Yep. Former roid user. Quit when I had a BP 191/104. Think it wouldn't happen to me but the vanity wasn't worth it.

[@sews1523]

@@coreyworthingtonii9230 hopefully not

[@AD-sg9tr]

I would add that it really seems to be even more terrifying in the US than in Europe. Because here, it's already much harder to get. And above all, there are hundreds and hundreds of studies on the ( negative ) effects of steroids, and they're regularly broadcast on the news, radio, internet etc. I really get the feeling that Americans aren't interested in scientific studies and rely on "bro science".

[@hunterellis8714]

guys crack is so great, i can mumble at maximum speed underneath a bridge.

[@Ninjjadog]

😂😂😂

[@ShortKingofKings]

If you're going to take an upper, I beg all of you to take just regular pharmaceutical dexamphetamine (Amphetamine, speed). Not methamphetamine. Just amphetamine. It's not neurotoxic unless of course you overdose or take it chronically in highly sustained and highly repeated non therapeutic doses (all things are neurotoxic at some point, of course the ceiling is lower with neurologically active substances). However there IS A REASON that fighter pilots take this shit, there's a reason it's given to people with severe ADHD like myself, there's a reason test pilots, navy seals, the lunar landings

[@rdrrr]

​@@ShortKingofKingsFuck recreational cannabis legalize recreational speed 👌

[@user-qn6xx3vz7z]

​@@ShortKingofKingsI bet they've done also a ton of coke whilst they filmed the lunar landings in area 54 and Hollywood 😂😂😂

[@divorex4285]

@@ShortKingofKings Or maybe the reason why we take amphetamines is to meet the unrealistic expectations and demands of modern work society that is unsustainable for humans and that is why we are developing mental health disorders such as ADHD at an exponential rate

[@Vladimirstunt]

We need more of this! Congrats!

[@Somusicais]

Psychedelics are just an exceptional mental health breakthrough. It's quite fascinating how effective they are against depression and anxiety. Saved my life.

[@fakiriayoub8087]

Can you help with the reliable source I would really appreciate it. Many people talk about mushrooms and psychedelics but nobody talks about where to get them. Very hard to get a reliable source here in Australia. Really need!

[@BestOffer-ii9ny]

Yes, dr.porassss. I have the same experience with anxiety, depression, PTSD and addiction and Mushrooms definitely made a huge huge difference to why am clean today.

[@FabioPioFersini]

I wish they were readily available in my place. Microdosing was my next plan of care for my husband. He is 59 & has so many mental health issues plus probable CTE & a TBI that left him in a coma 8 days. It's too late now I had to get a TPO as he's 6'6 300+ pound homicidal maniac. He's constantly talking about killing someone. He's violent. Anyone reading this Familiar w/ BPD know if it is common for an obsession with violence.

[@fakiriayoub8087]

Is he on instagram?

[@BestOffer-ii9ny]

Yes he is dr.porassss.

[@danielokeeffe2334]

Fair play to Dr Mike for being so upfront

[@John-mk3oe]

Dr. Mike gave useless info without specifying dose or duration.

[@patrickselwood]

@@John-mk3oe It would be wildly irresponsible to the point of idiotic to recommend any specific details of steroid use to the general youtube public. Dr. Mike isn't an idiot.

[@Kevin-ok8dj]

He looked extremely scared/nervous

[@isaacg2886]

​@@Kevin-ok8dj He did say he was dealing with clinical anxiety, but you also couple that with being so open about something that ha such stigma, its completely understandable

[@John-mk3oe]

@@patrickselwood All the studies show that adverse effects are dose and duration dependent. Without giving the dose/duration, any adverse effects are meaningless.

[@moyerrrrr]

You gotta give props to Jeff because even though he’s been struggling with feeling like he’s at his natural limit and smaller than other fitness influencers, he’s doubling down and working his ass off to really push his body to its limit. Inspirational stuff man

[@lecobra418]

Hold on, are you actually implying he's natural? 😂 Dude, come one, get a grip.

[@metalface_villain]

@@lecobra418 why not, he looks natural to me

[@fabreeeze]

@@lecobra418 bro hes like 5'4 if you see him compared to alot of these others juiced lifters youll see how easy it is to tell hes natural

[@hooktraining3966]

@@lecobra418 if he wasn't so short i would think yeah no way he is natural but its marginally easier for a shorter guy to have a proportionately wide frame and big muscles if he were 6'5 he would probably look fairly muscular and a bit lean, but just look skinny with clothes on

[@legendmemories4298]

Bro are you sure he is really big

[@stevensweet8834]

55 year old average lifter here. The one mistake I did not make was taking steroids! I learned a lot with this video I did not know.

[@briandavidofficial]

I had a friend who took a bunch of steroids and ended up going to the ER four times over the next two months thinking he was dying. Every time he went, the hospital told him it was just anxiety. There are so many expressions of "strength" worth pursuing, would love to see a movement of strong lifters who also build strong families, strong marriages, strong careers, strong friendships, and shoot, strong relationships with God too. That's my angle! Great video Jeff!

[@myVIDdump]

0:33 this just made me think creatine is sick. 1/10th the gains of steriods for no risk.

[@toomanyblocks8448]

the problem is it will slow down as much or more than your natural gains

[@user-ii7xc1ry3x]

I don't think it's that linear. That's when comparing the first year alone, I believe the creatine gains are kinda flat (as in it's not a 2pound/year again) while PEDs keep adding up year after year (albeit less and less each time)

[@eren4134]

It includes water tho

[@vignesh1065]

A big chunk of it's just water

[@Anonymous-gq7ho]

​@@vignesh1065I mean, it's still a lean mass. I'll take it.

[@broccoliface4501]

Man, Dr Mike even sounds on edge in this one

[@muhammadadityarachman8395]

yeah, noticed that too. very jittery, no?

[@F_E_U]

i agree, he did say he was very anxious and being in therapy right now no?

[@broccoliface4501]

@@F_E_U yh I know, I'm just saying it's apparent externally so you know it's bad

[@quinten2083]

They are using ai to enhance the audio quality, which is causing it to sound weird. nothing to do with his actual voice

[@muhammadadityarachman8395]

@@quinten2083 Most likely. But visually, he does look like he's somewhat anxious.

[@walkinguphill5178]

Good on you, Nippard, for admitting your gear “ponderings”. It’s a bird that flies over my head about once a week. What keeps the urge at bay is I’d have to be on TRT the rest of my life, and for me, that’s the biggest deterrent. Being healthy and taking my body to its potential while taking care of it has always been the goal. Thank you for the transparency and the on point content as always

[@KHolt-se8jz]

Congrats, you've produced one of the best vids I've ever seen on YT...the graphics, interview segments, the flow of the exposition, for me it all adds up to a very successful argument against steroid abuse.

[@psch84]

So my Skin is growing something called Cbum? Does not sound too bad!

[@sokolaad1238]

i heard that too haha

[@nishantprakash5928]

So you are saying that cbum is inside us at this very moment?

[@psch84]

He lives in us!

[@Democratsknowbidensucks]

Cbum comes with a case of late stage kidney disease. Bro is looking like ian vallaire at this point....

[@rockyevans1584]

I have a lot of cbum on my face

[@thekovkan]

Prize: Big muscles Cost: Greater risk of heart failure; Heart problems; High levels of anxiety; Degradation of intelligence; Accelerated brain aging; Hair loss / baldness; Breast formation; Testicular shrinkage; Dependence on testosterone injections; Oily skin; Acne; Psychological problems; Excessive libido; Greater risk of injuries; Shorter life expectancy; Stunted growth (height); Impedes brain development; Dependency It doesn't even make sense for anyone in their right mind to consider using steroids 💀

[@1acobus]

You get a higher sex drive but another potential side effect is getti g erectile dysfunction, so can’t even capitalise 💀

[@ReneIsSoCool101Yes]

Personally I agree with you, but unfortunately a lot people are okay with the trade off (in the moment usually) and don't typically regret it until it's too late...

[@Tr8nt]

Been on for 6 years and have only had elevated sex drive, strength and size gains. None of the negatives either physical or psychological. 34 and still have a full head of hair lol

[@goazer2]

Another thing that they didn't go into is if you use steroids and also use other substances it can be extremely dangerous. Mixing some drugs with steroids will straight up kill you.

[@sticklebacketienne]

@@goazer2 totally false. Give an example

[@bigbushybeard]

Thank you for making this video. As a newer lifter (6 mos) I've found some of the best inspiration and information from bodybuilding content, which inevitably includes mentions of anabolic steroids, but never any explanation of their use. This information needs to be talked about more openly so people can make informed decisions.

[@frankthemousepie]

It's hard for me to sit through long videos, and I gotta tell you this was so cohesive and interesting it was effortless. Thank you for making this video, I'm so interested to see the results of your super training.

[@moodi3340]

My buddy passed away from a heart attack at 27. He had a existing heart condition he didn’t know about. He was a bodybuilder and had aspirations to compete. I still can’t believe how he passed away especially how I was thinking myself of getting on.

[@heybro6105]

You have a great pic, sorry for your loss.

[@dannysan1272]

So your friend didn’t take the proper precautions to ensure he could use steroids safely. Got it 👍🏽

[@gerardporta177]

​@@dannysan1272 Hold on, are you serious? There is no safe way to use steroids. Even if there were, it would involve significant risks. Would you really consider that, knowing all the potential side effects? I honestly believe that people who feel they need steroids just to appear bigger should consider psychological support instead of wasting their money. With all due respect to those who have lost their lives, it is our duty to spread awareness about the consequences of using these drugs. Your comment potentially encourages others to research how to use steroids "safely," which is not okay. We need to be more responsible with our words.

[@dannysan1272]

@@gerardporta177 how much research have you done on steroids?

[@Crasky1992]

​@@gerardporta177The guy is either a troll, or brain dead from his own steroid use. I completely agree regarding those feeling they want or need steroids seeking psychological help. There's clearly some form of body dysmorphia that needs addressing.

[@bladenovak]

Aaaaand I'm back to "Fuck that, I will never take that shit", thanks Jeff!

[@kev2633]

I sometimes need a bit of a reminder too.

[@user-zz6tb7vy9w]

you could hop on androgel... its just a testosterone cream absorbed by the skin...

[@flor.7797]

IQ thingy is likely not permanent though

[@TheAsianUnicorn007]

Key word, likely ​@@flor.7797

[@UltraGalacticSuperFantastic]

@@flor.7797 is that a risk you're willing to take? lol

[@filiproch3653]

amazing visualisations and very cool format!!!

[@bboyshinobi3420]

Love your vids Jeff. I knew most of this but did learn some stuff. I did lots of research on stuff when I was competing. Never gave in. My history of heart disease, my heart couldn't handle it. But this video needs to be shared to everyone. Especially the younger crowd. A lot of teens to early 20's jumping on gear with no knowledge or thought in it.

[@raphaelmorgenshtern3939]

I feel another thing you didn't quite mention but glossed over is the play in the psychological effects of steroids can have into the decision of taking them. The message you sent at the end is great, that many people aren't truly at their natural limits and aren't far enough into their lifting experience to consider enhancement wisely. But those same people, at least most of them, don't genuinely think they are at their natural limits anyway. Not everyone can dedicate the time and effort needed throughout diet and training to reach physiques they may want. And even more pervasive, not everyone actually has the motivation, the drive, or the mental stamina when they're already in the gym to give their all in the ways that count consistently. Steroids alongside "roid rage" and dramatically increased libido, have hormonal and psychological effects that will genuinely put you in the place to be motivated to train and to do it as hard as you can. That is a huge reason people FAR from their natural limits will still find it a good idea to take steroids, as an investment into their psychological capability of effort and motivation now while they are young. And this is one of the most concerning parts of the conversation. Once you're off cycle, not only will you lose the muscle you risked so much to gain but you also start to feel horrible. Incredibly low sex drive in your youth, no motivation, depression, preexisting problems with body image being magnified a 100 fold. This lays the entire fold out on a base for SERIOUS addiction. And that's barely scratching the surface of how steroid use tends to only increase because surprise surprise, body dysmorphia issues and the intent to do anything to fix them don't stop once you gained that ever evasive dozen or so pounds of muscle you dreamed of when you first started. The psychological conversation of steroids is at least in my opinion, the most concerning and important part of the conversation. Physical side effects like this are no where near concerning enough to young teenagers or young adults to keep away a set of drugs that otherwise promises them the world they dream of in their youth.

[@of5458]

Great comment, a lot of helpful insights. There’s enough here for Jeff to do a whole video about.

[@Deathhead68]

This is one of the best comments I've ever read on a fitness video and its so true. I feel like there's a major mindset adjustment that needs to happen for a lot of steroid users. Mental health (and by that I mean literally how you feel and approach life and your habits) is obviously tied into everything to a huge extent.

[@Jonathan-A.C.]

Amazing comment bro ❤

[@TheDarkestPaladin]

tbh I am well read in medicine to understand how steroids work and choose not to ever use them, but as for the natural limits, I don't think I have the drives to spend 4 hours at the gym everyday, it's just boring, I mean I am planning to keep up 2 hours ish 6-5 days a week but I think speak for most people when I say that 4 hours 7 days a week like most of the big gym people sounds hard ( maybe if you had someone to train with idk). It might be because I'm new and just getting into this, I am overweight and chose to try and do something about it. but some of the commitment for maximising natural gains sound a bit too much, it is okay to change you diet, but I don't think I can stand eating huge meals 5 times a day, that's just too much food. Maybe I am just clueless on what I said who knows, at least people on the internet make it sound rather hard to fix your body but least we can do is try and do something about it. but to go back to the pain point, I get it a lot of people don't know how steroids work and see it as an easy way to improve their body not realising that it might not give them the same effects and they basically burn through their cell regenerations hence why they age faster. Not to mention certain muscles we won't want to grow end up growing for example the heart.

[@Copemaxer]

There is no natural limit.

[@benlambert8481]

A friend from school 'got on the gear' when he was 19/20.... got properly massive, but he also got fat with it. He trimmed down in his early 30's but the damage was already done and his heart gave out at age 38. RIP Tim McCoy.

[@steveleamont]

My buddy didn’t do steroids I did. Been doing TRT for 23 years. He died of a heart attack. I am still alive.

[@kaanozk]

​@@steveleamont Trt are sustainable, for some people even healthier than naty. How much you take for how long and what kind of condition you got and dna plays a big role

[@michaelhansen2309]

@@steveleamont Congrats, maybe the whole population should take TRT then how about that? Are you dumb?

[@justicedemocrat9357]

He didn't get fat from steroids he got fat from cheeseburgers, lol.

[@TheHightier]

@@steveleamont steroid users generally die earlier then non users this is a fact, just cause your friend isn't using them and got a heart attack, doesn't mean that using them is safe, this is the bias alot of users have and good talk that they use

[@Kedamine]

terrific and informative video thank you Jeff!

[@deanwilson7031]

Great video thanks for the work.

[@Fabi_003]

people on steriods grinding for their testosterone lvls as if they were milestones is crazy

[@fdu6]

Truly f'd up

[@a2shiesty1]

Death speedrun

[@Captharsh9]

20,000 is crazy.

[@ScarletReflections]

Like power levels in dbz lol

[@CrniWuk]

Life is an RPG and you gota grind those stat gains!

[@katadromeasgr]

Took a few years on the entire internet for someone to finally make a proper video on steroids and what happens (visual and acoustic presentation). And this is why you have 4m+ subs. Thank you.

[@ConnoisseurOfExistence]

There are tons of videos about roids...

[@StrongBodyandMind33]

Took a few years? You suck at researching 😂

[@MA-xl3zx]

​@@ConnoisseurOfExistence probably his first day on the Internet lol

[@AlexBro19976]

he takes them himself so he would know

[@tudor7245]

@@AlexBro19976dont be a dck

[@ACustodian]

Incredible. Thank you so much, you two. The best video I've seen for the populace on this subject.

[@kenjihonda8039]

Big fan of your work Jeff. Thanks for everything

[@EditorMusket]

Thank you for letting me do the music editing on this video, Jeff! Working with the team was a lot of fun 🤝

[@lukelun]

The algorithm seemed to love it, with how it matched the last 2 vids within 1 day. pretty shocking

[@user-zc8sq3wr9f]

Stop lying 😂

[@Chef8898]

Thats such cheap and lame self advertisement

[@Hoggins]

@@Chef8898 Literally in the description my guy

[@Chef8898]

@@Hoggins Doesnt make it less lame

[@iain2298]

Seeing Dr Mike so vulnerable was genuinely upsetting, but big up the honesty 👏

[@smirbelbirbel]

There is a video on his channel dedicated to the side effects of PEDs, well worth a watch! The way this was cut, colour graded and underlaid with sad music made it seem a little more weepy than Mike intended, see his own comment above. But anyways, I agree that him being to the point and honest about the side effects is very valuable.

[@user-tq2og9cw7q]

Good clip! I am 49 years old, I work out everyday, not lifting everyday, but som kind of training everyday. I have never taken steroids, not even suplements - basic training and I eat normal. I've been working out all my life, first sports and when I stopped doing gym and cardio. Of course, I've always thought, why not take a shortcut, but I've never done it - I haven't dared and I've always thought that there are consequences later in life. Now I'm later in life, I have good muscle mass and good mobility, whereas those who took steroids when we were younger have lots of health problems. They get sick easily, I hardly ever get sick - about once every three years, they feel tired, I have energy - they can't run, I can run, they can't sleep well, I sleep like I always did, they have different symptoms with the body that they don't know what they are, I don't feel anything like that. Life is long and you train to be able to be alert, awake and enjoy life for real and not for social media. All my friends who trained like me, we live a better life than those who took steroids - much better. But of course, they were fit on the beach for a few years and now they live in constant health fear. It's not worth it, train, eat, sleep, repeat. Nothing more is needed.

[@owensaenz1065]

Youre videos are so informative man. Love it

[@zakkazz1201]

The fact that you made your interviewees capture their mics directly makes it so much clearer for us to listen to, that's really professional, thanks for that.

[@Aedantus]

@JeffNippard physician here chiming in. I work in a specialty that I come across many patients young and old that have used or are now using anabolic steroids. I really appreciate that you bring to light some of these real concerns. I have spoken with colleagues about this paradoxical effect that increased honesty amongst influencers has had on steroid usage, and that complete honesty is still not achieved by just stating that they are taking steroids and sometimes specifics about cycles. Again, very much appreciated and keep up the good work!

[@kane6529]

Can you write me a trt script Doc?

[@Iambadboy88]

There is no scientific evidence of any what he said in the video except that it makes your muscle grow (when you train) and that it has some affect to your hormones.

[@newme1589]

It seems like a paradox, but its how shaming and taboos work. The more you speak of something, doesnt matter if in a good or bad light, it will make it less scary thus more popular. It hurts to say but this video will get more people into steroids because most kids, not only cannot sit down and pay attention for 15 mins, they wont have the "fear" that previous generations had, because everyone talks about it. Its the taboo that kept most people off of steroids, not information factually showing why its bad. So now, at this point, you have to go full on "why steroids are bad" and make every parent teach to their kids, if you want a positive influence. Anything shorter than that, will end more kids

[@tashriqparker9644]

Hi Jeff. I haven't watched your videos in a while but was pleasantly surprised by your coverage on the topic. I was quite impressed too with Dr Mike and his views. A very positive message to young lifters, get the basics right, good technique, dial in on rest and recovery and nutrition nutrition nutrition. Oh and I think your efforts will speak for themself when the year is over

[@freigeist2814]

the quality of your videos is astonishing!

[@Darinsss]

I just wanna say, I really appreciated not only the information but also the honesty from Mike in the interview segment. I've had anxiety disorder, all the way up to panic disorder, and the willpower he is showing just to sit through that experience when his anxiety is probably telling him to run is impressive and inspiring. Props to him and to you for your always fire content.

[@rever6612]

You can feel the anxiety in his voice in the second part (7:18).

[@CK-nj5ug]

He looked so calm while having a panic attack. I litterally freak out when i have a panic attack😅

[@neumanotavio]

Is this title inspired by Kurzgesagt? lol

[@motivationmine1]

lol

[@koreyjeffers6963]

Smoking is awesome.

[@WolfNRaven]

Can you elaborate?

[@xJustForKiicks]

@@WolfNRaven There's a recent Kurzgesagt video about the side effects of smoking cigarettes that is titled "Smoking is Awesome," and the video clearly explains the benefits and downsides of smoking. It's a very objective video and makes it clear that there are benefits to smoking, but also make it very clear just how not worth it the benefits are given how bad the downsides are. Seems similar to this video from Jeff (so far, I'm only a few minutes in)

[@WolfNRaven]

@@xJustForKiicks oh ok. Lol

[@Conceptmon]

Always good info, thank you.

[@jpsenio7815]

Excellent video, Jeff, very eye opening, thanks for your balanced and informative approach 👏🏻👏🏻

[@mightynoob45]

Dr. Mike gives good advice, I could hear the anxiousness in his voice, its concerning I watch his channel too, hope he keeps it together, mad respect for his honesty

[@Deathhead68]

Yeah sounded like when you're really nervous giving a presentation.

[@kingcamilo]

i felt that acted out

[@meatsauce12]

it sounds more like a microphone issue

[@Disquiet925]

@@meatsauce12mic can cause a bit of stutter and jittery speech?

[@meatsauce12]

@@Disquiet925 yes mike doesn't usually sound like that

[@matthewgalvano7248]

I LOVE seeing you and Dr. Mike working together. As good as it gets

[@alexzandersharp887]

Great info, and good lick with the study!

[@AM-ux3yx]

Derek is spot on at 8:45, I went on TRT in my early 30s due to having low testosterone ( diet, exercise didnt fix it, Dr supervised). I went on testosterone and HCG (to maintain fertility and teste function) and I cannot explain the horniness i'd get, the Joe Rogan episode about the bus in the fog and then it parts when you get post nut clarity. Bruh it's like that 3-4x a day!

[@jamesv9469]

This!!

[@unknowntravisYT]

I have insane respect for Dr Mike. He is always entertaining, but keeps shit real 24/7. Plus his advice is normally good, just as long as it doesn't involve chains and a basement

[@lucas.j7211]

...Dr Mike also likes to measure food servings with his finger and his fist. Strange habit no ? 🙄

[@bhishmapitamah287]

@@lucas.j7211 just another use of fingers and fists for him

[@Generic_Name_1-1]

​@@lucas.j7211no?

[@ggzawi]

@@lucas.j7211Not really.

[@g_rr_tt]

to me, a lifter of 15 years, the point of lifting is to stay younger for longer; I've never used gear, but have experimented with "testosterone boosters" like DAA (still currently take it). In my early 20's, it was to become the biggest, baddest, strongest dude that everyone respects, but as I matured I realize that was just me compensating for my inferiority complex I had. Now it's all about health, both physical and mental.

[@Nivlaek5thAge]

Great video Jeff. Thank you!

[@Aikinai]

Insane production quality! Are those custom graphics?

[@jorgelopezromero9622]

Jeff, Dr. Mike, and Derek from MPMD - this is like the Avengers Endgame of KZbin fitness influencers.

[@_CoachW]

Look forward to your journey. Doing a training with Thibadeau back in the day really opened my eyes for what I was leaving on the table for natural potential. I feel a lot of people jump to PEDs too soon before really knowing how to train.

[@brandonweinmann5700]

Dr Mike always sounds so calm and relaxed in his own videos I’m perplexed.

[@BobMcgee-ed3hb]

Jeff, this video is an absolute game-changer! As someone who's been lifting for over 10 years, the constant pressure to hop on gear has always been there. Seeing someone with your influence take such a balanced and informative approach to this topic is incredibly refreshing. It really emphasizes the importance of staying natural and focusing on long-term health. Your dedication and transparency are truly inspiring. Keep up the fantastic work! 💪

[@bassjace]

constant pressure to get on gear? who do YOU hang out with? steroids would have to be the biggest secret people keep but people are pressuring you to take them? what BS., you're talking about giving in to your ego and probably want that pat on the back nobody has given you for being " so strong "

[@han-pq3qp]

@@bassjace roidrage on display 😂

[@John-mk3oe]

I"m 64 and just started Anavar, Test E...I saw the same biased BS in this video as all the rest.

[@zake64]

​@@John-mk3oeWhat in this video, may I ask, was "biased BS"?

[@John-mk3oe]

@@zake64 Zionism, climate change and steroids are topics filled with agenda/bias. The masses don't think critically and are influenced by all this manipulative propaganda. They can't separate the important facts from the unimportant ones. Four cosmetic side effects of Testosterone should NOT be listed next to life threatening possible side effects. That's mind manipulation created to motivate young cosmetic obsessed people from even considering steroids. The "authorities" all do it. I see straight through it now because I studied it.

[@albincarle5783]

I've been dealing with anxiety for a few years, although not because of steroids. I would like to ask the comment section to have more empathy for Dr. Mike. Calling him a drug addict and saying this is his own fault isn't necessary. Most people probably can't relate but anxiety can really be the worst thing in the world. Just the fucking worst. I salute him from being open about it and wish him the best.

[@railasvuo]

I have a very bad anxiety disorder left from drug use (not steroids). I used to take benzos for 10 years, but I stopped because I don't want to use anything anymore. I have an understanding for everyone who suffers from this and I don't judge anyone

[@noneyabusiness3253]

Anxiety is horrific but he’s choosing it, it makes no damn sense to me that you could ever want to do that to yourself but that goes back to this is clearly an addiction for him and I hope he gets a handle on it soon.

[@lovablesnowman]

He's choosing to be anxious. He's choosing to take drugs that cause his anxiety. He's absolutely a drug addict

[@sarimanwermufti5809]

Hearts only find peace with the remembrance of God

[@JohnMcAfee-se9ms]

Sooo many people I know claim they have anxiety issues and have a huge Starbucks coffee in the morning​@@lovablesnowman

[@endystrike000]

kudos to you for this video, well done!

[@xXG3TPWNEDXx]

Great video man! Well done.

[@minorityman9560]

This is probably one of the best and most well structured videos I’ve ever seen! Really good job

[@xhixhra5541]

Probably because the writing had a heavy helping of Kurzgesagt kzbin.info/www/bejne/laOlgaqrZ9qGY9k

[@wesrobinson7506]

Praying for you Dr. Mike for freedom from your anxiety

[@kane6529]

Dr.Mike worships Arnold not god brother

[@Dm3qXY]

freedom!? that's there to stay..

[@laurenwagner6235]

This is super informative thank you for this video! People need to hear this

[@kennyb1691]

I subscribed for the honesty 🙏🏾👍🏾🔥

[@Whyamisocold]

I just wanted to let you know how helpful and useful this video was for me. As a 14 year old teen that has been lifting for around a year and a half now steroids have been a very confusing topic for me because of how many influencers use steroids now and aren’t honest about it. it’s hard to set realistic standards nowadays because of this issue and I’ve struggled to set realistic goals on my weightlifting journey because of this. This video also helped me understand what steroids do and the pros and cons of them. I have now realized I will never do steroids ever and I would love to see how far I am able to get naturally just like you. Thank you for everything you have done for the fitness community and please keep keeping on because with all these amazing videos I think you have become one of my favorite people to watch. Thanks

[@Acheron666]

Bro, you’re 14. You shouldn’t have even been thinking about doing gear in the first place, because you don’t need it at your age. Maybe when you’re in your 40s you’ll benefit from it, but until you hit that age, your test levels will be naturally high, so you will make gains, especially in your late teens to mid 20s. Gear also makes you infertile while you’re on it, so if you want to have a family somewhere down the line, it’s best not to do gear.

[@ritzjulien6357]

You’re 14 dude. Just stay off social media and you’ll win

[@lovablesnowman]

You're 14 ffs. Don't go near any gear. Not only will it have debilitating health effects it won't actually make much difference to you. Because you're 14...

[@rangozilla6274]

Your comment shows a level headed young man, whoever helped you get to where you are should be proud. I can't imagine how hard it would be growing up in the modern age with so much conflicting information at your disposal. But judging by your comment, I think you'll make good choices in your life, as the key is to fully evaluate your significant life choices. As someone who has made all manner of good and bad decisions throughout my life, I can say that what is ultimately important is longevity. Focus your goals on being able to be as mobile as possible so that you can enjoy life for as long as possible and get the most out of it. Being huge isn't necessarily best for your health in the long run, I think calisthenics is really the best way to go. But whatever you do and however you train, best of luck for the future.

[@garroncollins3775]

I wanna say I really appreciate how articulate and mature you are for only being 14. Definitely ahead of where I was. Keep on the path you’re on and you’ll be solid. Good shit kid

[@fudgefactor1639]

Trade off: - Bigger muscles For: - Inflated heart - Shrunken balls - Shorter height (if you start early) - Breast tissue (???) - Anxiety and panic disorder - Injury Risk - Baldness - Lower IQ and an aged brain (dementia risk) - Acne Yeah bro. Hard decision

[@Sage792]

eh worth it

[@magoo5947]

Idk bro that’s a lot of positives

[@JM-hm3pj]

Does the lower IQ come before steroids or after? Its hard to tell with the gear heads I've known.

[@esbrasill]

Trade off: - Nothing For: - Big ugly muscles - Inflated heart - Shrunken balls - Shorter height (if you start early) - Breast tissue (???) - Anxiety and panic disorder - Injury Risk - Baldness - Lower IQ - Acne

[@DiskoKDiskoL]

Liver goes to shit, also a cool feature.

[@dylanb2086]

Awesome stuff very inspiring to see you making gains at this stage. This is just what I need too, to go all out and hit some bodybuilding goals

[@moonmedicineyoga]

This was soooooo interesting. Thank you for this beautifully informative video. I hope it helps folks out there considering these supplements.

[@StephanieButtermore]

I’m biased, but easily one of your best videos 🙌🏼 I hope everyone actually watches it through 🙏🏼

[@thedrj2009]

Based

[@GeoffNippard]

Y biased?🤔

[@frederikbosman3278]

I don't feel it was biased at all? This video clearly show both the pros and the cons of roids instead of just one or the other

[@RAWDEAL064]

Yeah more like based

[@ixwd]

@@frederikbosman3278 She's saying she's biased, not the video

[@EscapePlanSkateboarding]

We have similar T levels with my TT being 643 and FT being the same, 11.. I'm surprised your TT is under 500 though. What are your thoughts on our FT levels? In my case, optimally, I believe it should be around 15 (or where I'd like it to be haha). I have slightly elevated prolactin due to condition, do you think lowering it could improve my T levels? My endo isn't the greatest with helping me.. Any other hormone tests relating to high prolacting you recommend getting checked? Thanks!

[@DD-bv9jl]

Definitely get IGF1 and HGH tested. I went in for a routine endo checkup and after a few weeks and tests ended up with a pituitary tumor diagnosis a couple months ago

[@scoobtoober2975]

My bawls are gone just watching. Jeff we appreciate the honesty and info. I wish all were this open. You can not train on or off gear the same. No way. At least that what some say. I was starting to lift and heard all sorts of methods of training. I was over doing legs by long runs and inline skating, then trying to do some squats, jeff curls, calves and tibs. As a beginner to the lifting things were sore for months. 2 years later it's much better and can do things more often. Mind you i'm a lifetime skater and have done so very regularly but never lifted. I was also doing fasting, omad and that can hurt you in the beginning too. I wish i did more lifting and less fasting. But my belly was so big i had to try both. Low carb high fast. Too much protein in the beginning kept me a bit fatter too. Now i can pour in the protein with less effect to fat gaining. Life time natty here, that's for darn sure.

[@KandicePolut]

Love ur videos Jeff! Thank you!

[@PhantomPhaze]

6:50 CBUM MENTIONED

[@AlexMartiniGuitar]

I respect Dr. Mike and his honesty. With so much misinformation out there, it’s refreshing to say the least. I’m appreciative that he got so vulnerable. Thanks for compiling this Jeff.

[@lovablesnowman]

On one hand I respect the honesty. On the other hand he can fix it tomorrow by stopping taking steroids. It almost like talking to a drug addict

[@TECHiSuppose]

Interesting video! I've never had any interesting in weight lifting or getting big but a lot of great information to be informed about. 👍

[@CKLimVlog]

This is classic, I still remember watching this in the cinema when I was a kid.

[@AceSkates]

Dialling nutrition up to 11 entirely changed my body more than I expected after 3 years of serious lifting, I went from being at good-nutrition 80% of the time to great-nutrition 90% of the time, hitting macros 28+ days out of 30, eating a fistload of veggies every day, and keeping my calories at about 100-200 above maintenance, takes more effort than working out tbh. Worth it.

[@DAMfoxygrampa]

Congratulations bro, nutrition is easily the hardest part of lifting. Most people have an appetite that isn't quite optimized for their goals

[@rumplefuorskin5980]

Methyl 1 Testosterone was LEGALLY sold in GNC when I was in high school. Around 2005 I hopped on my first cycle around the age of 15. Man it was amazing, felt like superman and had amazing gains that I kept my whole life, but I certainly crashed hard coming off and of course I didn't use PCT. Even though I managed to keep most of my gains and continued to train hard...psychologically it took a toll. I was and have always been more aggressive and it ruined relationships and friendships over the course of my life. I am way more chill now in my 30s, and keep myself and emotions under control but the feeling inside still amps up at times like when I was on the stuff back in the day.

[@BozskaCastica]

very good video, thanks for your work.

[@milton7074]

Amazing work and explanation! Congrats man!