Tip Does T Nation Endorse Steroids Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness Alpha LifePharmaSex & Hormones Tip Does T Nation Endorse Steroids Some people think we' re promoting steroids Are they right Here' s the answer by TC Luoma April 2, 2019March 14, 2022 Tags Living Better, Pharma, Tips, TRT Some people think T Nation promotes steroids. I've personally written most of those "steroid promoting" articles, but rather than write an essay, I'll just give you my reasons for being interested in them in list form: They're fascinating. They're a big part of the lifting culture and if people are going to use them (and they are), they might as well use them in a safe way. The formal name of this website is Testosterone Nation, and all anabolic steroids are essentially synthetic versions of testosterone. They can be used to increase health and longevity. They can be used in certain medical conditions to ameliorate or even cure diseases. They could be used by the military to increase the strength and endurance of combat soldiers. (See Soldiers Should Juice Up.) Testosterone is inextricably associated with masculinity, which is something I've written about extensively. There's a negative stigma about them that, while largely earned by decades of abuse, needs to go away so we can look at them without bias. But am I (are we) endorsing their use? I don't think so. I can honestly say that if someone asked me if they should use steroids, my response would be to just give them the facts without attempting to influence them in any way. And if you don't believe that, consider the economic reason we'd avoid "promoting" steroids: With the exception of protein powder, guys who use steroids generally don't buy as many supplements as "clean" lifters, and of course we want people to buy Biotest supplements. Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Eating Tip 5 Facts About Fat You MUST Remember Don't forget the importance of fat. Here's what kind, and how much you need (minimum) for testosterone production. Losing Fat, Nutrition & Supplements, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Testosterone Optimization, Tips Michael Warren August 15 Alpha Life Online Trainers How to Spot the Good Ones Very few people have the experience to properly coach someone online. Here's how to separate the good ones from the rip-off artists. Opinion, Strong Words Christian Thibaudeau December 16 Alpha Life Lessons from Football Grinders win, greatness is planned, and your attitude determines everything. Works in the NFL and it'll work for you. Motivation, Opinion, Powerful Words, Strong Words Ryan Burgess January 28 Alpha Life No Show No Problem People try to persuade fit females to get on stage. And the ones who aren't interested often second guess why they even lift. Don't be one of them. Blogs, Opinion, Strong Words Dani Shugart September 9