We thought we would put together a list of the worst supplements for muscle building according to several of the most famous Men’s weight lifting and general fitness magazines. It’s no surprise that several of the items on the list are flat out illegal. In general, they are illegal for a reason and you should really ask yourself if you can’t readily get the supplement online or in the store should you really be taking it?
- Steroids are by far the worst supplement for muscle building. Anabolic steroids have a long list of negative side effects. Acne is just one of many side effects; including aggressiveness (’roid rage). Liver function and many other functions of the body are effected. Their appeal lies in the fact that you can build a ton of muscle in a short amount of time. Unfortunately, this “quick result” feature traps many of the “I want to be big NOW!” people into purchasing them. Muscle growth this quickly wreaks havoc on the tendons and ligaments as they struggle to support the muscles that are growing rapidly. Thus, injury rate increases dramatically with steroid users. Leave these for the professional athletes that don’t mind getting caught with PED’s (performance enhancing drugs).
- Growth hormone products are also dangerous. They pose dangers near steroids, but not as quite as dangerous. Hormone therapy is always dangerous and unless supervised by a physician, it is highly recommended to avoid hormone therapy. The body’s chemistry is a complex science and you never know what the negative effects of throwing off that natural balance may be.
- Non-Supplements like alcohol, tobacco, and other stronger drugs. Alcohol and tobacco can have several negative effects on the body which slows its growth and causes other conditions to worsen (moderation is the key here). Tobacco products essentially have no positive effects whatsoever for muscle building they only cause problems (breathing, coughing, etc.).
This is where our list ends for today, but we will delve more deeply into each of these at a later time. As you might have guessed these are some hot topics (steroids, HGH, and alcohol) it seems like some professional athlete or celebrity is caught with one of those and/or doing something illegal with one of those nearly every day.
