BHRT vs Anabolic steroids

Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Its popularity stems from the positive effects it has on a person's energy, muscle tone, sex drive, sleep, recovery, performance, weight loss, and mood. Not to mention the cardio-protective and cancer reducing properties, anti-aging capabilities, and the benefits to the brain, endocrine system, and bone density. Despite the well documented advantages, there is still a stigma surrounding hormone therapy. Why? 

We have been conditioned to believe that the terms hormones and anabolic steroids can be used interchangeably, however this is not the case. Anabolic steroids are synthetic derivatives of testosterone. They are usually derived from the urine of livestock. Anabolic steroids carry consequences such as increased cholesterol, increased risk for cardiovascular disease, aggression, testicular atrophy, hair loss, acne, and infertility. Oh yeah, and they're illegal. 

BHRT is the same molecular makeup as the hormones naturally occurring in your body. BHRT has the exact opposite effects of harmful synthetic anabolic steroids. It is compounded safely in a pharmacy to ensure both men and women can indulge in the feel-good effects. 

Professional athletes are banned from using BHRT and anabolic steroids due to an increase of strength and endurance. The rest of us can enjoy improved well-being, body composition, sexual function, metabolism, and disease prevention. Yay!