Doctors Warn: Steroids Are Not a Shortcut to Success, Damaging Organs and Fertility
Translated from Czech, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Videos promoting muscle-building "supplements" are popular on social media, but doctors warn they often contain unrealistic or false information.
- These promotions highlight benefits while downplaying serious health risks associated with the substances.
- A urologist specializing in fertility warns that most patients seeking help for complications regret their decision to use these products.
Social media platforms are awash with videos promoting muscle-building "supplements," often presented as a shortcut to achieving an ideal physique. However, medical professionals are sounding the alarm, stating that these promotions frequently spread misinformation. They emphasize that the advertised benefits are often exaggerated or entirely fabricated, while the significant health risks are deliberately omitted.
Jan Hiblbauer, a urologist and andrologist specializing in hormonal therapy and fertility issues, highlights the severe consequences these substances can have. He notes that the substances, often disguised as harmless supplements, can cause substantial damage to vital organs. "Most patients who end up in my care due to health complications later regret their decision," Hiblbauer stated, underscoring the long-term regret many experience.
The risks extend to critical bodily functions, including liver and kidney damage, and can severely impact reproductive health. Hiblbauer's practice sees individuals suffering from these adverse effects, many of whom wish they had never started using the products. The allure of quick gains is proving to be a dangerous gamble for many users.
Originally published by iDNES in Czech. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.