Nutrition, Pharmacological and Training Strategies Adopted by Six Bodybuilders: Case Report and Critical Review.

Abstract in brief

• This study examined the nutritional, pharmacological, and training strategies used by six bodybuilders, highlighting that many rely heavily on anabolic steroids, stimulants, and strict diets, which pose health risks.
• Participants typically used high doses of steroids during bulking and cutting phases, increased protein intake during cutting, and incorporated various supplements, but lost significant fat-free mass and fat during cutting, indicating potential issues with their methods.
• The authors recommend adopting more evidence-based, balanced diets and resistance training approaches, emphasizing health, and cautioning against the combined use of anabolic steroids and stimulants due to serious cardiovascular risks.