Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are a class of therapeutic compounds intended to produce effects similar to anabolic steroids but with greater tissue selectivity.
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That is, they work by selectively binding to androgen receptors in specific tissues like muscles and bones, while having less effect on other tissues such as the prostate, liver, and skin.
Therefore, SARMs have become sought-after products by certain looksmaxxers to improve strength and muscle-building, which are thought to enhance male attractiveness.
At any rate, officially, SARMs are therapeutically used for a number of medical conditions, such as:
- Muscle wasting associated with chronic illnesses like cancer, HIV, and end-stage renal disease;
- Osteoporosis (to promote bone formation);
- Hypogonadism (low testosterone levels);
- Certain types of breast cancer
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate).
Nevertheless, although thought to have fewer health dangers than the long-term use of anabolic steroids, there are still particular risks involved with using SARMs, such as an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, testosterone suppression, and liver injury/failure.
