You could say this about athletes and steroids, too. But if you want to be the best, you need to beat the best, which is very difficult if you concede advantage

You could say this about athletes and steroids, too. But if you want to be the best, you need to beat the best, which is very difficult if you concede advantages. On the other hand, there is no reasonable doubt that steroids can enhance athletic performance and recovery, while all this piece offers is a bit of history and some anecdotes.