Many are confused as to what steroids actually do. Some refer to it as medicine that has an anti-inflammatory response, which is commonly used in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. This is true, but some confuse it with steroids which are used for bodybuilding and boosting strength. Although there are other types of steroids like SARMs (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator), it is essential to know first the difference between Anabolic and Corticosteroids.

Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic steroids, also called anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs), are synthetic versions of the male sex hormone called Androgens. Androgens are responsible for the growth of skeletal muscles (the anabolic effect) and the development of male sexual characteristics (the androgenic effect). It is basically a man-made version of testosterone, a male sex hormone which helps in building muscles.

Anabolic steroids can be obtained with a prescription and are used to treat conditions that are characterized by abnormally low testosterone levels. This medical condition is called hypogonadism. Low testosterone levels may also be caused by undescended or injured testicles, hemochromatosis, inflammatory disease, obesity, and endocrine disorders.

Because of the drugs anabolic effect, it is often abused by athletes or people who want to gain muscles for aesthetic purposes. Long term abuses of anabolic steroids can lead to severe health conditions. This is why, with the help of technological advancements, modified drugs are created to obtain the benefits of anabolic steroids without its harmful effects. One example is an investigational new drug called LGD-4033, a type of SARM that helps …