For many domestic athletes, the SARMs abbreviation means practically nothing. At the same time, these drugs are becoming more and more popular in the West. Learn the truth and myths about gene doping. SARMs are called selective androgen receptor modulators. These are new drugs that have the ability to interact with the corresponding receptors and cause the desired biological response in the body. Like most drugs used by athletes today, SARMs were originally intended for traditional medicine. However, they have powerful anabolic effects and at the same time do not belong to the steroid group.
The mechanisms of operation of AAS and SARMs are completely different. This also indicates the absence of side effects inherent in anabolic steroids.
Effects of SARMs
The main feature of these drugs is their high anabolic properties, which can be comparable to AAS. They are available in tablet form and have no side effects. Although for our athletes these are new and unknown drugs, and Western athletes have been actively using them for five years.
Due to the ability to bind to androgen-type receptors, drugs can help an athlete achieve high results without harming the body. They do not tend to turn into female hormones and are completely safe for liver cells. At the same time, the tablet form is very convenient to use. We also note other properties of SARMs:
- Powerful anabolic properties;
- Do not reduce the secretion of endogenous male hormone;
- Interact only with androgen receptors;
- Free from side effects.
Application of SARMs
SARMs can be used for several purposes. First of all, it is, of course, a set of muscle mass. Preparations are no less effective during drying cycles. In this case, their dosages are somewhat lower.
In addition, SARMs can also be used as a prophylactic agent to prevent injuries of the ligamentous-articular apparatus. The duration of courses of selective modulators most often does not exceed two months. Dosages depend on the drug itself and may vary.
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