The Decision to Use Steroids | Anabolics Science Explained

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This video discusses the scientific literature covering health effects of long term androgenic anabolic steroid use. This video was shot by Rashaun R (@rashaun_r) in Kelowna, BC, Canada and edited by myself. This video is sponsored by LetsGetChecked.com.
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[@Zoltar1811]

I'm natural but the lure of roids is always at the back of my mind. This video helped silence the roid thoughts 💭 and remind me I do this because it's hard not easy and I love it

[@revy5293]

2012saviourofstaffs dont use roids its not funny my aunt its fucked with hernias and 1000 more shits for using roids, that's a good advice

[@ayova61]

It reminds me never to do it because of the side effects, cardiovascular and hypogonadism in particular

[@Eric3Frog]

Parapap pap Your aunt? She must have been using corticosteroids, which shrink tissues (catabolic). This video is about anabolic steroids. Totally different.

[@Hordehunter191]

2012saviourofstaffs if you choose the easy path your life will be hard, if you choose the hard path your life will be easy.

[@Zoltar1811]

Aft3rSh0x nice dude I like that

[@urga121]

jeff isn't on juice, he's just really short

[@scarletspider955]

Clay Dargert exactly. He's been 150-160 since the dawn of his first few videos. He's 5'5, hence why he looks so thick. The man is as natty as they get.

[@zenitrammpr]

Clay Dargert good point I didn't realize his more compact frame

[@ben315to405thenstop]

Clay Dargert he's not that short I met in real life and he isn't that big either the camera adds muscles but he's legit natty you can clearly tell

[@Zwinters2012]

I was gonna guess 5'4" lol. He's a tad shorter than his gf without the poofy hair.

[@KccCAEU]

Rich Piana isn't on juice, he just have big bones

[@MrMikkyn]

This is like the Vsauce and Nerdwriter of Bodybuilding.

[@MeanBeanComedy]

Holy shit that's perfect.

[@okamuspanulirus9614]

I watch both

[@SpagheddiO]

Nah nah nah that's shredded science. They look similar and everything

[@wildanS]

Even the music goes "diiiiing" when shit gets serious.

[@fawzibriedj4441]

I see you are a person of culture

[@VitruvianPhysique]

STOP LYING JEFF! I KNOW YOU'VE BEEN TAKING THAT CREATINEABOL. NOT NATURAL!!! srs tho 11/10 video

[@popcorn7194]

ur bideos suck

[@fishersofmen4727]

What are bideos? :)

[@andrewlittles4983]

He does not look all natural js

[@alexla3343]

L

[@lIlIllIlIllIlllIllIIIIIIIIIlII]

andrew littles he also looks veiny, might be genetics and lower body fat though. We can't say for 110% sure he's natty but he might be.

[@skyekingdom0]

Everyone bigger than me is not natty - KZbin

[@blaggout3925]

That's a lot of steroids

[@napjacob]

It can be done natty too just look at extreme overweight. :P

[@napjacob]

Cara Reinhardt stop taking steroids. :P

[@napjacob]

otho_grow Indeed the comment says - youtube, not really Skyekingdom. Text and reading comprehension is hard! :P

[@MichaelBracewell]

SkyeKingdoM ++

[@mattyfusaro]

This channel is straight GOLD.

[@skybeee]

Yes

[@skybeee]

Ok

[@steroidsR4losers]

The reason the STEROID LOSERS don't like talking about their STEROIDS: The STEROID LOSERS want us to believe their "size" & "strength" came from lifting weights! The STEROID LOSERS want us to buy their BOGUS supplements & "training programs"! FAKES & CROOKS! Stay natural buddy!

[@Cleantech1145]

Mentira

[@steroidsR4losers]

Take away the STEROIDS and watch as the FAKE STEROID muscles WITHER away! ROIDERS are FAKES! Stay natural buddy!

[@IHateScottSoMuch]

My buddy died to a heart attack, I assume from his steroid use, but the family never said openly. Rip

[@pvegod1484]

Andrew Evans man, all the pros train hard and have ridiculously expensive ped stacks and they still struggle to make it to 55

[@wisewigga7129]

Damn feels bad rip

[@mk11fan87]

Same thing happened to Zyzz sad man

[@steroidsR4losers]

Jeff Roiddtard

[@cracknigr6065]

A close aquaintance of mine openly was using steroids when he was younger (we both were 22). It was only for a short period (probably about a year with cycles) and he even openly talked about it with his doctor and got checked out regularly. Last year I got the news via friends of friends that he died of heart failure with 35 years old. Apparently there was no history of early death due to cardiovascular deseases in his family. Might just be coincidence but I still sure as hell am glad that I did not give in the temptation after seeing his gains. Rip to him and rip to your friend, too.

[@FernandesRafael1]

Theres nothing wrong on using steroids. what is wrong is to lie about and fool others

[@FernandesRafael1]

@NettiBongo really? is it illegal in Canada? no shit. everybody is lying dude.why you're here tho if this guy needs no attention?

[@mrknarf4438]

NettiBongo it's illegal to use something, not to have used it before. There are lots of KZbin videos from recovering drug addicts. At least don't say you're natural, just shut up on the subject. As if Hollywood weren't pushing unrealistic physiques enough already.

[@mrknarf4438]

@NettiBongo sure, and the police raids the homes of people who are in drugs rehabilitating centres and who post videos on KZbin admitting former drugs use. Except they don't. Those people are just afraid of judgement.

[@DBZruto]

@NettiBongobut lying about it is a completely misleading statement

[@theiconicdavid6604]

NettiBongo people would show off smoking weed when it was illegal man 🤦‍♂️

[@BrandonDoebler]

i need steroids for my calves

[@fishmonkeyfrog9003]

Young Investor is it too hard?

[@lassi3401]

Fish Monkey Frog Yeah, I took Tren Acetate mixed with viagra... Can't get it down lol

[@eduardopaez1179]

Just inject synthol into your calves brah

[@revy5293]

If u use steroids u lose strenght if u dont u Will have that strenght for your live so dont be dumb

[@lassi3401]

Parapap pap Umm what? You're saying that if I use steroids I will lose strength? Oh ok... Blatant ignorance ffs

[@AmabossReally]

Never in my life have I seen such a well presented video about PED's. God damn take my like

[@michaelsiddiqi1353]

Agreed!

[@marcospacheco8222]

thats what i said when i saw his 10k eating challenge haha

[@frankdrebin7949]

Whatever it takes, goddammit!

[@carlosc.1568]

James Kachamila Jeff and Bard Schoenfeld should write the " Starting Strength " of specific muscle hypertrophy. That, with Starting strength, and the Pyramids of Eric Helms would be enoug to become a 9/10 lifter

[@steroidsR4losers]

Take away the STEROIDS and watch as the FAKE STEROID muscles WITHER away! ROIDERS are FAKES! Stay natural buddy!

[@jaeldi]

""I don't want to look like THIS" - made me laugh. So true. So simple.

[@StraightEdge2four7]

Such quality man, Im sure I speak for most when I say that I really appreciate all the effort you put into your videos. Much props!!

[@tommasonastasi98]

Kiwi 🥝 science explained next.

[@Dilling0]

Tommaso Nastasi I was in the middle of eating a kiwi when it popped up at the end of the video haha

[@Boolama27]

Sometimes i wanna eat myself... but i just cant!

[@tyrionlannister467]

Kiwi gang checking innnn

[@Azubjourni]

Tyrion Lannister see ya in next ep.🐲

[@dominickeane5482]

Your channel really stands out in the KZbin fitness community amongst all the boring ass "vloggers" and "influencers" who literally just film their lives. It's great to finally see a channel actually focussing on giving solid advice on health and fitness that's enjoying a good amount of success. Props to you Jeff

[@sagedangelo-sylvia1925]

Facts! Science based fitness channels are the best by far

[@AriaSmithIFBBPro]

I love how informative these videos are. I've been researching as much as I can about sarms and would love your opinions on them.

[@balrajpandher778]

As a Biochemistry student, I find these videos so interesting and entertaining to watch. Thanks for producing them and keep up the great work Jeff, you're killing it!!

[@marcusa4193]

Balraj Pandher I'm sorry but if you are a biochemistry student isn't this a little too easy for you? I know this stuff and i have read anabolics 10th edition, this is extremely simplified for the ignorant... "Testicles shrink", its called testicular atrophy caused by hypogonadism

[@MikeB-ng3ol]

As with most things that you study, refreshers or concise information is good for you. No one knows everything in their respective field regardless.

[@ebonn95]

ms it's called "science explained" for a reason, he takes hard facts and results from peer-reviewed studies and puts them in simpler terms. If you want something more challenging then go read the studies themselves

[@chrisjames5996]

I love this stuff. Just finished my Masters in Biochemistry!

[@bryanyang2097]

Balraj Pandher as a male human and a guy who breathes air, I find your comment so interesting and entertaining. Thanks for your comment and keep up the great work

[@Crimsonchin777]

Jeff you honestly create some of the best content for bodybuilding, keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@athleticaesthetixstrengthc2951]

Ryan Heydari EASILY the best scientific info

[@wavescapital2297]

The time and effort definitely shows!

[@steroidsR4losers]

Jeff Roiddtard

[@bradleygregg3685]

Thanks, Jeff, for always giving us the information and links so we can go view the data ourselves. And thanks for being an example of what it takes to achieve realistic gains as a natural lifter. Keep up the fantastic work with the Science Explained videos!

[@steroidsR4losers]

Jeff Roiddtard

[@ryanstory1642]

Great content. I’m an Analytical Consultant, so it is great to see nutrition/workout research being done in a way that elucidates sample to population inference, and the biases/exceptions that should be taken into account with each empirical study. Keep up the real work.

[@lukeautomata4396]

Holy cow!!! What's up with all the hate?? The jealousy is thick... Jeff is such an amazing guy with a wealth of knowledge. I would like to take a moment and say "thank you" for all the outstanding content.. I love your channel.

[@jack456000]

LukeAutomata * He makes momey Because of people like you. He has the knowledge and is successful at tricking people they can achieve his body naturally. Its a true fact.

[@xirocastgaming4809]

Filip How is he not Natty? He looks really natural and not crazy buff

[@jack456000]

XiroCastGaming I was talking the same as you before I started lifting, trust me. If you want a real natural on youtube, watch Omar Isuf,Luimarco, Nick strength and power (especially this guy, he has been bodybuilding naturally for 10 years!) and Scott Herman(altough he has been cycling on low doses but his body is achievable).

[@quagmire444]

I'd kill myself if I was '5"3 like jeff with a head the size of a planet.

[@Sthorvnes]

The reason for the hate is the fact that he lies. I'd rather him never answer the question about being in steroids than giving a false answer.

[@TheSwolefessor]

Amazing, the guy takes the time to fully break down PEDs, and through simply providing the data essentially proved that he's natural. Yet, still an overwhelming amount of hate and negativity. As someone whose main focus is on informative and science based content, I GREATLY APPRECIATE what you do. Aside from the information being on point, the videos themselves are always extremely well done. Thank you for taking the time to provide the most entertaining videos you can while still keeping the focus on the factual content.

[@AlkonX11]

TheSwolefessor Dude I love your content and Jeff if you read this you MUST COLLAB WITH THIS GUY! At the very least check out his informative content, it's on point! 👌

[@shopicompras3567]

You have no clue about what a fallacy is, don't you?

[@AdolfHitler-qs7qr]

TheSwolefessor hes got the look of doing a cycle or two

[@AdolfHitler-qs7qr]

Parma zyxwvu Get this man not everybody is a nerd i would kick your fucking ass millenial.

[@k01dsv]

Though I believe he could be natural, showing a test proves nothing.

[@michaelatkinson1949]

I slapped myself when I realized I've been binge watching your videos all day. I watch a lot of KZbin and this Is easily one of the most well made consistent informative video on KZbin. Looking forward to others videos.

[@j-rock8299]

Your channel is one of my favorites bro. I love your honest and scientific approach to giving us information and advice. I’ve been around the gym for years and never seen a channel like this, I can appreciate your approach and I know other people do too. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@m74d3]

Lol the music has a real Unsolved Mysteries vibe to it. I'm terrified right now

[@ferlou2373]

Michael L combined with the black and white look

[@easycoding5289]

guess you are pretty new to yt..this was relaxing compared to other creepy music i've heard in yt videos before

[@johntrains1317]

That first track came on and my anxiety went through the roof lol

[@mobrown7594]

I’m tired of this genetics crap, if you do not have a disability and have an average body if you eat nd train well you will get a good body, y’all with those extra bodies that are on roids pls leave us in peace

[@annieleonhardt5008]

Rich Piana is my favorite vegan natty bodybuilder tho

[@F0RTHEWlN123]

Nicolas S old ass joke

[@Shimmoda]

😂😂😂😂

[@bryceb3796]

Bruh😂😂

[@ahmedalani3513]

Love the content Jeff, thanks for putting in the time and work to make this video. Teaches a lot of people about the subject. One of the best fitness youtuber out there

[@jambob169]

I've got to be honest, I've been considering it for a few years at least. Lately I've been taking it even more seriously, going so far as to look on darknet markets for prices etc. This video has 100% put me off.

[@medicusofthedamned]

Why not look into TRT? That is if you need it but never underestimate the power of diet.

[@jambob169]

@@medicusofthedamned Price mainly. The NHS has a very low bar to qualify for TRT, the alternative is private practice or men's health clinics, both of which want a consultation, a £250+ blood test, and then treatments run £90+ a month. Plus, you've got all the usual problems if you ever want/need to stop it - same as steroids you need to do PCT to get your body to start producing again...

[@shawnboggs7797]

Appreciate the science and integrity you bring to body building, Jeff!

[@JeffNippard]

thanks Shawn!

[@GinoBrouwers]

Jeff Nippard - *Keeping people Natty & Healthy since 24/7/2017*

[@GinoBrouwers]

KZbin is a free country brah ;) U mirin?

[@JacobKuba]

Gino Brouwers always mirin

[@bringmemike]

I appreciate the pun

[@hazarsoysal146]

He failed on you i guess

[@SkydivingSquid]

I just want to put this anecdotal case out here. I have had low T (sub 200) since i was 23. When I was 30 (on my birthday) I was okayed to start testosterone cypioonate injections twice a week (total of 200mg/ml). This would get my levels up to about 900-1,000. In the 5 months before this, I was hitting the gym hard and dieting clean (ZERO CARBS, ZERO SUGARS, just chicken thighs, sprouts, and kraut - that's it... Oh and eggs for breakfast). The day before I started testosterone I did a body scan. I was 17% body fat.. The day I started testosterone, my coach changed my diet to now include carbs (1 cup of rice every meal). After 1 month, I went in and was down to 12% body fat and put on 12lbs of lean mass... 28 days. Now, I didn't start testosterone for fitness reasons. I actually found out because I went in due to libido issues, focus/memory problems, and a lack of energy as well as mood swings. After 7 years, I had enough and my marriage was suffering from it. The fitness aspect was a big perk. It's hard to tell how much the testosterone contributed and how much the carbs contributed after being on Keto for so long, but it was huge. A month later I got a scan and I have put on 4lbs of lean mass, and am at 12.4% body fat. Same diet. 6 meals a day, about 3,000 calories, chicken, rice, sprouts (with dinner being steak, sprouts, and kraut instead). Still zero sugar, zero alcohol, zero cheats. I guess I would not be 'natural' even with my levels around 900, but I can tell you when my levels were below 200, I didn't feel like a man at all. I felt like a zombie, and the work I put in at the gym was frivolous. It's great feeling alive again... My relationship is better and I can remember things so much more clearly now. I'm not using anything outside of my Dr prescribed and military drug tested TRT, but I know a lot of guys swear by stuff like tren and dbol (??? is that still a thing ???), but hey - all the power to them. Like I said, it feels nice to see results of my hard work, but for me it was the nootropic and libido effects I wanted corrected.

[@Shvabicu]

Keto is extremely suboptimal for performance. It's a fad diet, but has its uses for adherence reasons, since it can be more satiating and therefore lead to better adherence during a cut at a caloric deficit. I'm sure your results are mostly from getting back to healthy t levels, but there's a reason world class athletes don't do keto and carb up for comps (beyond water weight manipulation).

[@ateyaba7253]

Tren And Dbol Are Still Useful. Noticeably Tren. It Doesn’t Aromatize, So You Won’t Risk Getting Gyno From It, For Example Dbol Will Make You Huge Way Faster Than Even 500mg Of Testosterone Per Week Would Ever Do

[@josephbenuzzi159]

Yeah honestly like I'm glad you feel better but the nootropic and libido effects were from your diet lol believe it or not you can eat too clean and feel like shit, hence your issues.

[@mksybr]

What does this anecdote mean? No one is saying you shouldnt be natty and TRT isnt natty

[@anoop14081986]

Glad you made that decision. Enjoy your life

[@PattyLifts]

Such a great video man. I honestly feel like you'll make a positive impact with people's lives with this one 🙏🙏

[@elliotprsn2288]

What I hate is that people accuse you of using steroids. But they say Christian Guzman is completely natural, yet when you stood next to each other in a photo you posted on instagram a while back, he was as big or even bigger than you. But because you are short you appear bigger than you really are compared to others (not that you are skinny). I do believe you are natural.

[@elvenzak9476]

Kottethebest_ClashOfClans Jeff's arms are too fuckin big . way bigger than christians. he's not natural . Wake up you fool.

[@elliotprsn2288]

Dwarven meat look at the pic he upploaded on instagram the 5:th of july, guzmans arm is as big as Jeffs. If that is not enough look at the pic he upploaded the 10:th of july. The reason Nippards arms are looking huge is because he has short arms and small wrists.

[@blaggout3925]

Nobody can say "he's natural" or "he's on roids" except him. We can just give our useless af opinions, and mind our own business

[@elliotprsn2288]

BlaggOut true, but I can say I do believe he is natural and why

[@blaggout3925]

You're right.

[@czarinaped5181]

love your scientific videos! Glad my brother got me watching both yours and Stephanie's videos! 😁 and you guys both inspire me to keep working on getting fit and healthy!!!

[@LastSkullLeft]

Loved this video. Very aesthetic with the black and white background videos and as always well structured and informative. Keep up the great work. Am already looking forward to the genetics video. On a different note: What are your thoughts on paused reps and how do they affect conjunctive tissue?

[@DRIVECLUBistimelessPS4]

Just found your channel yesterday, LOTS OF GOOD STUFF on here, Thanks for making all these videos, Those really stand out among the YT crowd. Keep up the gooooooooooooooooooood work

[@luramirez]

You should do a Science explained video on dieting for a competition.

[@JamesKeeton1]

seconded!

[@MatiasStrengthCoach]

Very well explained Jeff. It's important to spread awareness regarding the risks of steroid usage, and what you said at first about what can be obtained naturally too, cause people can see it as a short cut when all they need is some patience and hard work.

[@steroidsR4losers]

Jeff Roiddtard

[@saulg8528]

Found one of your videos randomly yesterday and now I’m subscribed and watching all of them great content keep up the good work mate

[@moritz_-dr2sl]

Wow so I discovered your channel maybe like a week ago and binge watched like all your videos haha and honestly, they're absolutely amazing! I appreciate every second you put into these videos, and you can see that you put so much time into them! I started working out a couple months ago too, so these videos are very helpful, thanks buddy, keep the good work up!

[@trshape92]

This edit is SO LIT.

[@JeffNippard]

thanks!

[@adamnolan2712]

The ability to convey complex, sometimes equivocal findings from journal articles in a simplistic manner is Jeff's greatest strength! Love the videos man

[@nathanaeltendam4874]

It’s his chest.

[@andjadenic]

Gosh Jeff, your science explained videos are the best! So thankful for your work!!

[@vnmas]

Jeff your science explained Videos are amazing! Keep up the great work you do 💪

[@CookiesBrah]

Hey Jeff, could you do a video about the science of overtraining? Love the videos, keep up the good work

[@jermainewells8506]

I’m not even a bro or anything, but there is nothing anyone can appreciate more than your academic research behind every one of your videos. It’s annoying when everyone drops their bro tips on muscle growth, steroids, and exercise with no evidence other than being muscular. You’ve earned every single sub on your channel, including mine.

[@vineetgaur]

Thanks for the information !! A query If steroid taken on small dosage 1ml per week for 4 week Will such low dosage be also harmful ? People in my gym are taking it So curious Jeff

[@oliverrimmer4069]

Class Jeff I've trained on and off for over 15 years and loved the physiques of yesteryear. This has been a battle of mine ever since being really in to it. seeing people I know hop straight on gear after minimal experience of training then looking down on others like myself who have forgotten more than they know about the sport. Really appreciate your content and your physique is inspirational. Cheers Olly 💪

[@NickVarn]

This is my favorite KZbin channel at the moment. Your science explained videos are perfect. Good length, audio quality, and content. Plus I get ideas for my workout by watching the video. Thanks Jeff

[@MadridIsta7]

This is the best informative fitness channel HANDS DOWN

[@Jsimmons80]

Your channel is fantastic. I love the science that you bring the table. If you haven't already, I would love to see a breakdown of how you approach research, especially given the dozens of one-off studies that may never be replicated.

[@usernotfound904]

Jeff you are so informed, well spoken, well read and smart I really enjoy all ur content. Please keep it coming brother u changed my life!

[@user-fk8rb8ue5h]

If bodybuilders who know the risk want to damage themselves well get on with it. It is the bastards that are selling supplements on the back of their steroids that piss me off. The false dream merchants.

[@user-fk8rb8ue5h]

I dont believe that is the case at all. Ive seen this shit before from trolling morons like you.

[@DanielleFerreira-uk9yt]

Dennis Nowland totally agree

[@JustScrapHD]

alot of teenagers are going to the gym nowadays. Trust me those 14-18 year old dudes, would do anything to get that chest and biceps growing

[@Cryptofreebird]

I went on TRT about 3 years ago because of hypergonadsim. It has changed my life and have had nothing but positive results. Energy levels, libido, well being, and motivation have greatly increased.Blood work, cardio, and strength have greatly improved. I am checked every 6 months with blood work for issue that come along with being on testosterone. I feel testosterone has gotten a bad name because of the abuse and the testing on the abusers that result in the negative conclusions in journals that are published. With therapeutic levels and staying in the normal level range, I feel there are large amounts of positive results. If you get a chance and haven't done so, I would love to see you create a video on TRT. It has totally changed my life and brought me out of a horrible time cause by low T. PS Thanks for all your videos, you are extremely talented in what you do. Very grateful for each and every video you create

[@theporkchop9922]

Sure it wasn’t hypogonadism?

[@Emp6ft10in]

Ya people smoke, drink alcohol, use weed for pain, anti-depresents for chemical imbalances in the brain, take NSAIDS for inflamation, anti-biotics when they are sick, the list goes on. But take a little Test when you get older when your natural levels plummet to delay the aging process and live a healthier lifestyle longer, well that's just crazy talk!

[@seal9454]

@@Emp6ft10in Yeah, life is fucking backwards most of the time.

[@ToshScarantino]

Bro your killing it with these informative documentary style videos. A good change of pace for the fitness community.

[@ak_1053]

Out of all the articles I have read, videos I have watched and trainers I have gotten the chance to speak to over the span of eight years, I am certain you are of the top tier in legitimacy and reason based on the videos I have seen you produce. Keep making videos. You show you have strong interest rather than those guys who yes, have nice bodies and are fit, but do not have a decent understanding of how the body works like you have shown in your videos. Keep up the good work 👍

[@MrDeanmfitz]

Jeff's hypomania included him walking to a randomn area of his gym with 2 dumbells curling one up and pressing it then throwing the 2nd db to the floor and doing a tricep ext.

[@samuelhernandez1730]

Got off cycle about 2 weeks ago and the depression part is no joke. Great video man, was very informative and well put together, you earned a new sub

[@davidmoore5004]

Dang I really want to start my cycle I don't feel like I'll let depression get to me plus I'm only going to do small doses

[@naemmograbi384]

@@davidmoore5004 i just strated a small dose , iv done that few years ago i dont know anything about depression... , plus this guy js talking whit he just strated after 2 weeks he probbaly fought with hes gf thats why hes depressed cause it need 4-6 weeks to start even feel the pump so idk what is he talking about

[@lastninjaitachi]

I know a friend who killed himself after he got off the cycle. Its a scary thing.

[@davidmoore5004]

@@lastninjaitachi some people's minds are stronger than others my friend is on it and he is fine doesn't complain about anything says he's on it for life.

[@naemmograbi384]

@@lastninjaitachi some people kill them self during LSD trip and some laugh their life out , everyone should know hes limits and what they capablefor if you ever feel you are depressed in general naturally you should avoid everything drugs weed steroids and discuss with doctor cause maybe you need some other treatment which your brain is messing maybe its not even test deficiency

[@chriszapiain1735]

Love the channel man💪 I never watch it without taking notes. Good luck in your future competitions

[@tylermassaro4266]

I love how youre so open-minded and non judgemental. Great traits to see in a person of your status. BRAVO 👏

[@creatureofthesun1991]

Jeff, would you make a video about women and steroids? there's not much information out there...

[@Chimpmanboom]

creatureofthesun1991 the answer is don’t. It’s called gender swap therapy

[@tony8978]

Generally, effects are dependent on which steroids used. Ex. Taking testosterone will 100% cause permanent masculinization to certain features like the voice will drop, clit will grow. Most other changes are temporary, body fat can redistribute back to a more female location and breast tissue can come back if a person stops major physical activity for a long time. Aside from the effects of testosterone I don’t know a whole lot about other steroids used as each individual thing can have multiple effects. I feel I know a bit about how T effects female bodies bc I’m a ftm trans dude.

[@benjamintchang3923]

@@tony8978 Thanks for the info. Interesting topic I hadn't considered.

[@rrre7834]

@@benjamintchang3923 A friend (at that time a girl) of mine took testosterone to transition to a man, and his doctor said he had to stop training because his skin would have stretched too much with the resulting muscle growth. Even with much less training, he gained so much muscle :D

[@nealkelly9757]

You sound like Been Shapiro

[@kallebaah0]

Ben Shapiro sounds like an insect. And looks like one too....

[@steerpike66]

Good things it's about WHAT you say. If Ben had made some gainz when he was fifteen, he wouldn't be a twisted little earwig now.

[@kallebaah0]

@Liam By talking fast and nasally? That little pseudo intellectual jewish twig ain't destroying shit...

[@KiraIRL]

@@kallebaah0 well he destroyed multiple topics including socialism and gender dysphoria

[@kallebaah0]

@@KiraIRL I have no idea what "gender dysphoria" is, nor do I care. What I do know though is little Benny got hilariously destroyed by BBC's Andrew Neil. I guess facts didn't care about Jewpiros feelings...

[@brandanimal6]

Great vid man. Really informative and helpful. Much appreciated, keep up the great work 💪🏻👌🏻

[@arnauadell4824]

Love the catastrophic music :) Btw hypomania is a much lighter form of mania (hypo meaning low), and it's not always necessarily detrimental (while actual mania tends to be extremely disruptive to your life and can be accompanied by psychotic symptoms)

[@DancePartyAttack]

It seems like this video is exclusively on the abuse of PEDs but is there nothing inn the literature on minimum effective doses?

[@mauiciogonzalez5623]

The studies I and my doctor have looked into says up to 500mgs testosterone weekly is safe in a normal, healthy man. Obviously if you have heart problems to begin with... not so much.

[@shinom0ri]

must be nice to have access to an endocrinologist

[@JeffNippard]

There is some data, but I didn't want to make actual medical recommendations in a video. For some reference, "total testosterone levels above 500 ng/dL do not require substitution; patients with serum total testosterone levels below 300 ng/dL will usually benefit from testosterone treatment." This paper talks more along the lines of what "healthy" medical use to treat low T is, but doesn't make specific dosing recommendations (probably because that will be highly individual) www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2701485/

[@Dr.ch4]

Jeff Nippard and you shouldnt if you arent a physician, btw I really like your content and sources. This is the only bodybuilding channel I know that is evidence based, or that at least shows the actual papers, its amazing! keep up the good work!

[@markrobertson2052]

Jeff Nippard He said 500 MG per wk of exogenous test, around 5-8x higher than levels. While this can cause side effects, most if not all can be mitigated through ancillary drugs and other strategies ie giving blood for high rbs, aromatase inhibitors for high estrogen/high BP, blast and cruise if choosing to stay on for expended periods of time/for life.

[@qc9326]

It would be interesting to see data on a non bodybuilder who doesn't take crazy cycles and doesn't go on cutting diets with dangerous drugs or use excessive amounts of steroids. Rather a person who uses 300-500mg of only testosterone for 8-12 week cycles and then goes off cycle resets their receptors and lets their endogenous hormones come back to homeostasis. Problem with almost every bodybuilder is they never go off steroids and if they say they do go off cycle its for such a short period of time and causes them to use excessive amounts due to not letting their nervous system to reset. Any serious weight lifter will see an increase in heart size and arterial wall thickening probably not to the degree of a steroid user but still. Also whenever you gain a lot of weight quickly your blood pressure will rise no matter what, I have the same thing happen when training naturally when on a bulking diet. 16 lb increase in a year based on an experienced bodybuilder is 16 times more than you could realistically expect from him? So your saying naturally he could only expect to put on 1lb of lean muscle? Maybe I'm understanding wrong but that doesn't make any sense. Yeah most bodybuilders will have heart problems down the line but that's because in order to compete you need to go to extremes to place in contests which is definitely not worth it. The use of steroids does increase well being and after cessation of steroids there will definitely be a down period that may be associated with depression. It isn't because of body composition changes its more due to the fact that your nervous system isn't being stimulated by those hormones any longer. I'm not sure this is very well known among steroid users or in studies but based on my years of research I can assure you this is true. Gyno can be taken care of with the use of certain compounds and with the use of Pantothenic Acid (B5) at 1-2grams you can hinder acne for the most part and keeping blood plasma levels even with longer esters. I wrote all of this before seeing the end of your video in which you address some of the validity of these studies. Good video!

[@Zergosss]

Thanks. I had to scroll too much for an intelligent comment. Trying to learn more about this topic.

[@AA-yu8fe]

When you are at such an elite level, you would be lucky to get a 1lb of lean muscle mass in a year

[@goldo1107]

He was talking about an advanced lifter. Some that has been bodybuilding for a year or more.

[@grahamfrostvideo]

Many people are on TRT which is essentially a low dose testosterone cycle and are perfectly healthy. I do believe the info in this video pertains to super high doses

[@goldo1107]

@@grahamfrostvideo idk breh. If you look it up trt has the same health risks. Ive also seen vids on youtube of men that are on trt. One of them had to go and adjust his dosage twice becauae he was experiencing rapid heart rate. Even when he emwas ying in bed trying to go to sleep.

[@chbun2013]

Can you put together a training frequency science explained video please? Weekly frequency in bodybuilding and powerlifting? Or maybe how you and Stephanie are seeing any differences in your every-other-day most recent split? Thanks man, amazing videos!

[@cracknigr6065]

A close aquaintance of mine openly was using steroids when he was younger (we both were 22). It was only for a short period (probably about a year with cycles) and he even openly talked about it with his doctor and got checked out regularly. Last year I got the news via friends of friends that he died of heart failure with 35 years old. Apparently there was no history of early death due to cardiovascular deseases in his family. Might just be coincidence but I still sure as hell am glad that I did not give in the temptation after seeing his gains. Thanks for talking about the topic in a normal, unbiased fashion Mr. Nippard. Highly appreciated.

[@julianschnorrenberg1115]

"16 times the gains a natural could expect." - Todd Howard should take note and inject roids into Fallout.

[@Chris-iq5pr]

If Jeff were to go on steroids he would look insane due to his shoulders already being huge naturally

[@wherethewildthingsarenot]

Agreed. His arms and shoulders wouldn't move much, there'd be too much muscle tissue

[@RedMin88]

He's completely natural, the reason he looks so big cuz of camera angle, lightning and of course, he's short (he stated that he's 5'5 but he's actually 5'4 without shoes)

[@Icex7]

What do you mean If? He's already on test at least.

[@elitetotti7628]

@@Icex7 nope,hes been training for more than 12 yeara

[@Icex7]

@@elitetotti7628 He's been juicing for at least seven years. Just look at his older stuff.

[@jeans.plescha1480]

Nice and informative video. So many people fall for the temptation for many and various reasons and neglect the dangers involved or side effects. When how we look becomes more important than our health, or our life even, there is a problem. Thanks!

[@trieupham7101]

I really appreciate how educational your videos by providing current and relevant studies which help make the information more meaningful. Keep up the great work!

[@parkerrodgers9969]

Love your back round music 😂

[@ChanelCollette]

Another great video Jeff - I know your style of videos and I am used to your quick summaries but for some reason I felt that you spoke much faster in this one for me to catch wind of all the details at once. Maybe just for some of the more heavier science explained topics such as this and your upcoming genetics on speak just a tad slower.

[@eugenepoon]

Just change the speed of the video to 0.5x or 0.75x

[@jakematthew5662]

Great content. The hard work shows in the final product both with the physique and videos. Keep making the blessed content :)

[@LGains]

Wow Jeff the way you explain the science is so entertaining I could watch your videos all day. I've been a natural lifter for the past 7years now and the thought of taking steroids has been looming over me for sometime, but I can honestly say this video has just made my path to natty gains that much greater. Thankyou

[@edgymachine]

The secret to looking big natural is to be short.

[@gabrielfelixmunoz739]

the first 8 seconds of this video sounded like the song from pumping iron 😭

[@JustJosh07]

Such an informative video, and well put together - Earned my sub for sure

[@averagerich2670]

Your natural bodybuilding videos and fitness channel are what my natural bodybuilding and fitness channel want to be when we grow up.... excellent content, information, editing, and visuals!!! 👍👍👍💪💪💪

[@TheH27]

40 hours work for this video, damn nice job dude!

[@charleswatts1864]

You seem pretty chill when lifting. When I was younger and did more power lifting, I used my natural anger and adrenaline to help me lift. I would psych my self up before lifting and it seemed to help. Do you know of any studies showing the difference in performance/gain in chill vs non-chill lifting? I'm asking because I started lifting again but joined a low cost gym that heavily frowns on grunting or making any noise while lifting. They don't tolerate it and consider it to be a form of intimidation.

[@NEWiViAN]

planet fitness? 😅

[@charleswatts1864]

Yep

[@shopicompras3567]

This is simple. If you consider your physical health important, and your mental health also, you just never enter or happen to be around the premises of that joint. It's been shown to decrease your testosterone levels dramatically just by crossing the door. Also lowers your self esteem and increases your chances of staying poor. So make a wise decision, not matter how, but go to a frikin REAL GYM. You cannot expect to have remarcable results in an adult daycare center / soccer mom past time parlor / mangina comitee. It just doesn't match the required commitment and doesn't supply any real man's demand.

[@alphasaiyan5760]

Charles Watts it's because the younger generations natural test levels are declining. They simply don't have the aggression or drive that we do. Pretty soon these kids will all be the same. Girls will be boys and boys will be girls. Its a sad fate

[@dreamaster9000]

I used to work myself up into a rage before lifting by slapping myself. But then I met some guys and they were like... dude just relax into it... you don't need rage, just focus. So I did a few test workout sessions where I would alternate calm lifting and rage lifting. Calm lifting won out by a mile. Better control, less shaking. So for me I learned the hard way the dark side really isn't stronger. :)

[@aliciakocher8452]

Love your approach to topics with scientific data. Keep up the fantastic information filled videos!

[@wavescapital2297]

Solid video brotha. Respect to the quality and effort you put into these. It shows. Continued health and success!

[@fredojr1220]

Sucks that in today's world no one can work their ass off to get the physique they want because then everybody start accusing or suggesting that steroids are being used! SMH haters always going to hate!

[@TheWingmanPro]

Alfredo Hernandez Lol.... no matter how hard you work, there is a genetic limit you fool. Doesn't matter how fucking hard you work, you will NEVER look like Frank Zane. You will NEVER look like Calum von Moger, you will NEVER look like Kai Greene, Juan Morel, Cody Drobot, Simeon Panda (lol), Jeff Seid, or anyone you may see on social media. They're all on gear. Achieveable natural lean look is Scott Herman Fitness.

[@fredojr1220]

Angry Koala Of course. My point was that not everyone that has a good physique is on steroids. Yes we all know that we can only make it so far, but even then people can't get by without being told that they're on steroids.

[@fredojr1220]

Sol of course you will never look like those guys because they all juice you fool! You missed my point. My point is that no matter how hard you work and end up looking good, people will try to take away your hard work and say it's because of roids!

[@TheWingmanPro]

Alfredo Hernandez No one's gonna confuse a natural lifter for a steroid user. If you know enough about anabolics you can tell when someone is using. Or compare the past to the present.

[@fredojr1220]

You just made my point bro. You said "No one's gonna confuse a natural for a steroid user" but then you contradict your self and say "if you know enough about anabolics". That's my point! Not everyone knows what you know, what I know. Those are the people that are quick to jump at someone that has a good physique and say "steriods, roids, juiced up".

[@Jannajx5]

Everytime I see a comment where someone says someone is on steroids it's usually the skinny 15 year olds who trained 2 months in the gym

[@raymondradar]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I was just curious on your thoughts on streriods .So I found your video which was well put together .I'm currently on test and B-12 .I'm thinking about getting on tren but the side effects are what's preventing me from trying it out .

[@KingLos95]

Amazing video. One of the best I’ve seen at simply breaking down PED’s. One video I would like to see eventually is someone knowledgeable like this guy talking about a basic testosterone cycle vs a heavy stack like test/EQ/Tren/HgH etc. There is definitely levels to this, just like with recreational drugs, can’t compare something like weed to IV’ing dope like you can’t compare a Sust 250 cycle ca a heavy ass stack with like 3-4+ different compounds.

[@IMTHATN1NJA]

I’m to poor for steroids anyway

[@rapower9622]

Lol best comment so far; instead of overly use joke

[@RedMin88]

My reasons to not use steroid 1. It's not affordable in my country 2. Hard to find steroids (especially the real ones) 3. Health issue. If i ever use steroid, i will only try it once and that is it, it's just curiosity, that's all.

[@kevinvanharen1740]

@@RedMin88 Where are you from if I may ask?

[@RedMin88]

@@kevinvanharen1740 Vietnam

[@gromswowguide7927]

@@RedMin88 Try em once? nah, bro it is a yes or no question, wouldn't advice you to do so, but nobody has ever done it once, that is just not gonna happen in the real world.

[@dominicdgt]

With all that lifting and food science i'm shocked how low Jeffs testosterone results were, it shows how difficult it is to build levels naturally,

[@Nebz123]

Those results are extremely low for someone who prioritizes fitness at his age. A little suspicious of his natty claims but who knows.

[@KeefeBrah]

These videos are so academically rigorous and high quality. Thanks so much Jeff!

[@shak535]

Right on . This is very balanced informative and insightful .You be setting the bar sir , keep it up !

[@michaelmalaxos3631]

Can you make a science of stretching

[@jharedcruzada479]

Thank you Jeff for just blasting us with way, way more reasons than we thought possible to stay away from PEDs haha

[@FrankSerrano]

I Respect Your Vision & The Amount Of Work Your Wife & Yourself Place Into The Fitness Community. Thank You For The Videos!👌🏽

[@autoanorak]

Damn, I can't believe I jumped on the Nippard train at under 100k subs, and here you are at 300k... phenomenal work Jeff

[@jayl3840]

@autoanorak nice profile picture!

[@Abahable]

music: Blue Wednesday - Nectar (finally found it yeah lol)

[@michaelangelo7431]

Thank you brother. Been searching for quite a while now, can always count on the comments

[@themullerdaniel]

Imagine if Jeff does ''Seid'' raises.

[@gavster023]

Good video mayte! Fair play you did your research and put it together well. Liked and shared.

[@eddycaballero5438]

Great quality video. Very informative and good editing. The music was good but I would lower it a little bit. It was distracting when I was trying to focus on what you were saying.