An anabolic steroid is a synthetic steroid hormone that resembles testosterone in promoting the growth of muscle. Such hormones are used medicinally to treat some forms of weight loss and (illegally) by some athletes and others to enhance physical performance. However, anabolic steroids can be dangerous to a person's health when abused.
Empath: The Luckiest Smurf stories[]
Some magical forms of anabolic steroids exist within the EMPATH: The Luckiest Smurf story series, such as the cream Hefty created with the help of The Great Book Of Answers to boost his own strength for a short time, although afterward it left him weak and requiring crutches to get around. Papa Smurf gave Willpower, who formerly went by the name Weakling, a placebo called Can Do Cream that enabled him to unlock his own personal strength without the use of magic. This would later become an actual cream that would be applied topically to give Smurfs incredible strength, though at the cost of their physical health.