SARMs are a new class of performance-enhancing drugs that mimic the androgenic effects of steroids but greatly reduce their side effects. They bind to the androgen receptors in muscle and bone tissue, flooding those cells with androgens and triggering them to grow quickly. This allows you to build muscle, lose fat, and improve recovery, all without the dangerous liver and prostate side effects of steroids.
These performance-enhancing drugs are in development for clinical use in treating muscle-wasting conditions like osteoporosis, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. They are also favored by bodybuilders and athletes, because they can promote quick muscle growth and fat loss without the risks of traditional steroids, which increase your risk for heart disease and high cholesterol.
Some sarms, such as Ligandrol (LGD-4033), are considered good for bulking, while others like Cardarine (GW-501516) are great for cutting. SARMs are taken orally in pill form rather than injected, and they can be used for both men and women.
Although they are not yet FDA-approved, sarms can be purchased legally online so long as the user states that the product will be used for research purposes only. However, this has not stopped black market manufacturers from using them in bogus supplements. There are numerous reports of bad experiences with these supplements, from inaccurate labelling to contamination.
While SARMs are not illegal, you should be careful if you plan to take them in order to compete as an athlete or bodybuilder because they can still cause you to test positive for doping during a drug test. SARMs have not been officially approved as dietary supplements, and they are on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Prohibited List.