Winstrol Cycle The Ultimate Guide
Performance‑enhancing drugs (PEDs) – in everyday language most people refer to them as "steroids" or "performance‑enhancing drugs." The term covers a wide range of substances, but the most commonly discussed PEDs are anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS) and other agents that increase muscle mass, strength, endurance or recovery.


Below is a concise overview of what people usually mean when they talk about these drugs, what benefits are often cited, and some key points to keep in mind.

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1. What People Mean by "Steroids" / PEDs

CategoryCommon ExamplesTypical Use Anabolic–androgenic steroids (AAS)Testosterone, nandrolone decanoate, stanozolol (Winstrol), methenolone enanthate, oxandrolone (Oxandrin)Build muscle mass, increase strength, accelerate recovery Selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs)Ostarine (MK-2866), Ligandrol (LGD-4033)Similar to AAS but with supposedly fewer side effects Growth hormone &amp