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June 15, 2026
Across our SARM Showdown series, one question keeps coming up: what actually makes a SARM different from a steroid? On forums and social media the terms are often used as if they mean the same thing. They don't.
This guide explains the three categories: what they are made of, how they act on the body and why "selective" is the key word. It also covers several popular compounds that are usually called SARMs but aren't.
All information is for educational and research purposes only.
The Common Thread: the Androgen Receptor
All three categories involve the androgen receptor (AR). This is a protein inside cells that, when activated, switches on genes involved in muscle growth, bone density, red blood cell production and male sexual characteristics.
The androgen receptor is found throughout the body, including muscle, bone, prostate, skin, hair follicles, liver and brain. That spread is the key to the whole comparison.
