What Are Steroids?

Anabolic steroids are synthetic compounds that mimic the effects of testosterone and are designed to promote muscle growth, increase strength, and accelerate recovery. Initially developed for conditions such as delayed puberty or muscle wasting, they have become a key component of competitive bodybuilding and performance enhancement.

These compounds work by binding to androgen receptors, resulting in:

Increased muscle protein synthesis;

Increased nitrogen retention;

Increased red blood cell production;

Suppression of catabolic hormones like cortisol;

The result is faster muscle repair, improved recovery, and superior athletic performance. However, these gains come at a physiological cost.

How Does the Anabolic Diet Work?

According to DiPasquale, alternating carbohydrate intake allows you to burn more fat for fuel. This helps preserve muscle mass as much as possible.

A conventional diet uses all three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein, and fat. For athletes, weightlifters, and bodybuilders, this natural process is a concern when they want to lose weight while maintaining muscle mass. The advantage of the Diet for steroid cycle is that it doesn't restrict calories.

The body needs calories to maintain muscle mass; any decrease in calorie intake can, therefore, lead to a loss of lean muscle mass. Instead, the diet promotes a shift in metabolism that favors fat, allowing for a normal calorie intake and a reduction in body fat percentage.

Why are dietary supplements useful during a steroid cycle and bodybuilding diet?

A steroid cycle puts the body in a hyperanabolic and often hyperstressful state. While this can boost muscle growth and strength, it also leads to micronutrient deficiencies, hormonal depression, systemic inflammation, and oxidative stress. A simple multivitamin is not enough to address these deficiencies.

Strategic supplementation during a cycle promotes:

Hormonal balance: Adaptogens like ashwagandha and tongkat ali (via ZMT) help mitigate cortisol surges and support libido and mood.

Liver and organ health: Steroids, especially oral ones, put stress on the liver. Antioxidants in krill oil and green and red vegetables provide systemic support.

Joint and soft tissue strength: Rapid strength gains put stress on joints, tendons, and ligaments. Collagen, omega-3s, and moisturizing products like INTRA help maintain structural integrity.

Immune Health: Steroid use can weaken the immune system. Whole food supplements and nutrient-rich probiotics found in colostrum help strengthen immune defenses.

Testosterone Support: Even during a menstrual cycle, the body may experience difficulties with ovarian conversion, estrogen dominance, or decreased libido. A full-spectrum formula like ZMT contains key ingredients like zinc, magnesium, DHEA, and DIM.

Steroids also increase caloric needs, especially for protein and clean carbohydrates. Supplementing the diet with bioavailable micronutrients and recovery tools helps balance progress and health.

Sample Weekly Meal Plan

Calories: 2,300

Fat: 60-65%

Protein: 30-35%

Carbohydrates: 5-10%

Meal 1: Breakfast

3 whole eggs
30g cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon oil
2 cooked turkey sausages

Bake the eggs with the cheese. Cook in 1 tablespoon of oil and serve with the sausages.

Nutrition: 511 calories, 43.5g fat, 28.7g protein, 1.4g carbohydrates

Meal 2: Snack

170g cottage cheese (1% fat)
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal and oil

Serve the cottage cheese with almond butter, flaxseed meal, and oil.

Nutritional Values: 410 calories, 28.4 g fat, 28.3 g protein, 11.5 g carbohydrates

Meal 3: Lunch

113 g cooked chicken breast
1 hard-boiled egg
500 ml romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon vinegar

Serve the chicken breast and egg on the lettuce. Toss with the oil and vinegar.

Nutritional Values: 508 calories, 35.8 g fat, 42.5 g protein, 3.8 g carbohydrates

Meal 4: Snack

113 g ground beef
28 g cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons peanut butter

Cook the ground beef with the cheese. Serve with peanut butter on the side.

Nutritional Values: 513 calories, 32.6 g fat, 49.5 g protein, 6.7 g carbohydrates

Meal 5: Dinner

113 g cooked chicken breast
500 ml romaine lettuce
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 tablespoon vinegar

Combine the ground flaxseed, oil, and vinegar. Toss with the lettuce and serve with the chicken breast.

Nutritional Values: 352 calories, 20.4 g fat, 38.5 g protein, 5.4 g carbohydrates

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