Oral vs Injectable steroids, what is best and safer for you?

If you just started your sports career or you are ears deep into bodybuilding, you might still have this question: how do I know which steroids are safe for me to use and would give the best results? The decision depends on the expected side effects and the ease of administration.

Oral anabolic steroids are available in form of pills or liquids. They have a shorter results life of about 3 to 5 hours and thus require frequent dosing. Because they pass through the gastrointestinal system, they sometimes cause bloating, stomach upsets, nausea, and diarrhea. As they also pass through the liver for metabolism, this can also cause hepatic injury. They are used because of their massive gains in a shorter period.

For this reason, they are used to kick start a cycle before switching to injectable steroids. They have also been used mid-cycle during plateaus to give an extra boost. They increase LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and reduce HDL (High-density lipoprotein, so-called "good cholesterol") levels in the body. Some of the oral anabolic steroids active ingredients include Oxymetholone, Methandienone, and Fluoxymesterone.

Injectable anabolic steroids are administered either subcutaneously or intramuscularly. They have a long elimination half-life and stay in the bloodstream for longer, and require less frequent dosing. They are also safer on the liver and have less severe side effects when compared to oral steroids. They also give higher quality gains over a longer period. Some of the injectable anabolic steroid active ingredients include Trenbolone Enanthate, Nandrolone Decanoate, and Stanozolol.

Injectable steroids are much safer than oral ones and require less frequent administration. However, each formulation is associated with its benefits and has its indications, with beginners preferring the oral ones due to some having the fear of syringes.

The injectable steroids do have too side effects which include tren coughs, dark urine, or sweating at night. But this, according to many bodybuilders, is safer compared to the adversity of oral steroids which include diminished libido, frequent spending to continue the dosage, liver damage, muscle atrophy, or in the worst case steroid over-dependency.

So how to choose?

Oral legal steroids give fast results while injectables provide quality results for a longer period. How do we know what should be our choice? Most athletes and weight lifters prefer starting on an oral cycle and then switching to the injectable cycle before the side effects kick in. The secret is to find the balance that suits you and your steroid cycle.

09.11.2018