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Doctor admits steroids aren't harmful at all
Doctor admits steroids aren't harmful at all
Steroids have been linked to the death of popular athletes, but a Wisconsin doctor claims steroids aren't harmful at all.
The Ryan Braun case has many people thinking about what athletes can, and cannot do to improve performance, and what is acceptable in the court of public opinion.
Olympian Jill Rookard, one of the most tested athletes in the world and from the skaters to the coaches, they want to do it clean.
Then enter Dr. Norman Fost. A University of Wisconsin professor, who says steroids are not evil.
"It's cheating, obviously if there's a rule against it, you use it, then it's cheating. You're breaking the rule. But first the question is, why is the rule there in the first place," said Dr. Fost
In fact, Dr. Fost claims very few studies have been done to say that steroids are bad and not one single test definitely links steroids to all the problems that people claim it does to the body.
"The so-called risks of steroids are wildly exaggerated, and often just made up," said Dr. Fost.
Yet Dr. Fost claims there are myths about steroid use and abuse, with former NFL star Lyle Alzado as the poster boy.
"Nowhere in any of the luminous press that still floats around, about Lyle Alzado. Nowhere is there a single sentence based on a single scientific fact or a single physician who thinks that there's any evidence at all that his brain tumor had anything to do with steroids," said Dr. Fost.
And while he's against steroids for boosting athletic performance, a Milwaukee area expert on bioethics agrees with Dr. Fost's argument. "Steroids are prescribed all the time, and used safely for medical reasons. And if we did it that way, it could be safe. I don't dispute that," said Ryan Spellecy. "In fact, as you look at the different arguments, most of them don't hold up."
This issue raised because of Ryan Braun's positive test that could be for an alleged banned substance, and how public perception frowns upon any item that can boost performance.
Dr. Fost calls himself the loneliest man in America, because of his stance. "I don't see any reason for treating them differently, than the literally hundreds of other drugs that athletes take to enhance their performance."
The doctor also says sports goes through improvements his equipment, so why not allow steroids, for increased performance?
Dr. Fost says he definitely would not recommend steroids for kids and younger, high school age athletes.
But he claims doctors could properly administer steroids to older athletes, rather than have an underground society that is unregulated.
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What kills me is how steroids are portrayed as a death sentence. Like any drug, food, drink...moderation is the key. If you abuse shit, you pay, end of story. But lets all go out and buy some smokes and whiskey,(all perfectly legal) and it's all good. When I was younger, I did all the bullshit, felt like hell for a number of years. Runnin juice and workin out I'm in the best shape of my life and feel great....Moderation bros
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ok, lol. then why do we do blood work and pct, lol?
Just saying....
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Originally Posted by
WidowMaker
ok, lol. then why do we do blood work and pct, lol?
Just saying....
To "PROPERLY" cycle my friend. Doing blood work and running pct only ensures you remain healthy.Smoking kills millions each year and no amount of blood work or pct could stop those deaths.Drinking kills thousands each year.Blood work? PCT??? Will it saves them? No.How many die each tear from "LEGAL","PRESCRIPTION" meds?
Steroids are no more a danger than anything else if done correctly and not "ABUSED".You're confusing the need for blood work and pct.Its not because of problems,its to prevent them.Thats the best part of AAS,(which is unlike any of those other death machines),by monitoring your blood work and running a simple pct,you can counteract all negative effects of running them.
Just answering....
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^^ You are correct FIST...^^^^ If AAS is dosed proper and not abused is has less side effect than any of the others mentioned in your post....
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Great post and awesome answer F I S T!!!
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This is so true. You hit the nail on the head with those answers FIST!
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DAMNN...I have always read into the medical aspect of AAS and have held the stance that, if used properly, there are not only less side effects, but beneficial! Great article here....People generally hate and condemn things in which they do not know; therefore, misunderstanding steroids=lumping them together with heroin
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All I have to say is Bigger, Stronger, Faster most nay sayers that see it have a change of heart....
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Originally Posted by
Rmewrench
All I have to say is Bigger, Stronger, Faster most nay sayers that see it have a change of heart....
I prefer REAL SPORTS with Bryant Gumble on AAS USE.I have the video posted here on board.Great to hear from the EXPERTS in the medical field in addition to actual LIFETIME AAS users who have proven the benefits of AAS when done properly.No better proof than that.
Here's the lunk in case you guys cant find it on board.......
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...0768278932315#
Last edited by STEROID; 02-08-2012 at 11:00 PM.
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