1507: Everything You Need to Know About Steroids with John Romano
Channel: Mind Pump Show
Date: 2021-03-11

(2:05) How did he get into the supplement space? 
(4:10) When did athletes start experimenting with steroids? 
(6:45) The popularity in the United States. 
(8:50) What is the difference between testosterone and other anabolic steroids? 
(10:45) The pros/cons of androgenic and anabolic steroids. 
(12:51) What is the difference in feel? 
(14:43) Why he believes most steroid stacks should start with testosterone. 
(17:45) Why you must determine your goals and realistic expectations first. 
(19:20) The starter stack for a young male in his late 20s to increase performance. 
(24:20) How to determine your dose duration?

(26:04) Once off a cycle, how does one get back to baseline? 
(27:53) Should women stay clear of anabolic steroids? 
(32:00) What is clenbuterol and what is it used for? 
(33:08) What is albuterol? 
(34:04) How growth hormone stimulates other things to happen. 
(38:17) What are Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs), why am I able to buy them on the internet, and what do they do? 
(45:33) How did athletes beat drug tests back in the day? 
(51:45) Is there a genetic component to how you respond to these drugs? 
(52:11) Why recovery and nutrition are the keys to preserving muscle, NOT drugs. 
(54:41) Why he believes there are only two genders and addressing the controversy surrounding transgender athletes. 
(1:03:20) Are testosterone cycles becoming more acceptable and mainstream? 
(1:06:45) How has the response been to his podcast? 
(1:11:00) A Mind Pump follow-up conversation on the comments made by John. 

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Dragon Slayer Media - YouTube
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https://mindpumppodcast.com/922-john-romano/

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Effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids in athletes
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15248788/

Anadrol - steroid.com
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Clenbuterol: Side Effects, Uses, for Weight Loss, and More
https://www.healthline.com/health/clenbuterol

Albuterol | Side Effects, Dosage, Uses and More
https://www.healthline.com/health/albuterol-inhalation-suspension-pressurized

Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging? - Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/growth-hormone/art-20045735

Growth hormone, athletic performance, and aging
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/growth-hormone-athletic-performance-and-aging

SARMs: Everything You Need to Know - Men's Healt
https://www.menshealth.com/uk/building-muscle/a30197732/are-sarms-safe-complete-guide/

Mind Pump#895: Do Transgender Athletes Have An Unfair Advantage
https://mindpumppodcast.com/895-do-transgender-athletes-have-an-unfair-advantage/

Phys Ed: Will Olympic Athletes Dope if They Know It Might Kill Them
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Icarus | Netflix Official Site
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Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
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People Mentioned

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Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) on Instagram
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