Sylvester Stallone is no doubt a brilliant actor, but above all the Rocky star is known for his incredibly toned and chiseled body even at the age of 76. While most stars would rather quit and take their leave from the gym at such an age, Stallone has little to no care and continues to work hard each day.
Inspiring countless youngsters all over the world, Sylvester Stallone is now a health and bodybuilding icon as much as he is a film star. However, his body is not the result of too much exercise and a strict diet, as the Zookeeper star acknowledged using human growth hormones to get into shape for his $113 million movie.
Sylvester Stallone Has No Regrets For Using Human Growth Hormones For Rambo
Sylvester Stallone has a body that most would kill to have for. Stallone has since became a global sensation and an inspiration for aspiring bodybuilders. in 2008, the star came back with a sequel to his popular Rambo franchise at the age of 61. While many appreciated and called Stallone for being so buff for his age, the star himself revealed the reason for his fit and muscled body.
In an interview, he revealed that he had been using the undetectable and problematic Human Growth Hormone to prepare for his movie Rambo.
“HGH (human growth hormone) is nothing. Anyone who calls it a steroid is grossly misinformed.”
He then added on how important it is for him to use the hormone,
“Testosterone to me is so important for a sense of well-being when you get older. Everyone over 40 years old would be wise to investigate it because it increases the quality of your life. Mark my words. In 10 years it will be over the counter.”
Known for having serious side-effects, HGH is controversial.
Sylvester Stallone and Human Growth Hormone
While many actors, celebrities, and even athletes would choose to stay mum on the secret behind their humongous bodies, Sylvester Stallone is not afraid to point out that he uses substances like Human Growth Hormone to stay bulked up.
He even got in trouble in 2007 in Australia for importing HgH in guise of a medical drug. While other stars have come forward to oppose celebrities using steroids for their well built-up bodies.
The Rambo star has faced severe opposition, even from medical practitioners who claim HgH cannot be used without steroids.
You can rent Rambo on Google Play.
Source: NYTimes