Anabolic Steroids
Anabolic
Steroids are a synthetic chemical compound very similar to that of the
male hormones (chemical regulator that control tons of processes such
as the reproductive cycle, growth, development and different aspects
in behavior)
Effects
They help the synthesis of new protein, help you train harder and give
you more energy.
There are 2 ways to take steroids, orally or injection.
Oral is used by your liver much faster and has a toxic effect on the
liver and is used up faster. Injections are considered much safer
because they are injected into the bloodstream and are used much
slower, takes about 3 days to start the process.
Beginner and Moderate Bodybuilders do not need nor benefit as much as
if you have hit a plateau (developed so far naturally and cannot make
any gains). Competition body builders use steroids as a finishing
touch to compliment they're already fantastic physiques, I'm not
saying all of them do but it is very common. A trained person will
respond better to steroids much better than a beginner
Health risks & Side Effects
These first few are rarely reported, the next set are the more common
side effects
Liver- Oral steroids like Dianabol are used quickly by the
liver within 24 hours, and creates a toxic effect on the liver,
Injected steroids are considered safer because they do not have such a
toxic effect
Higher Estrogen Levels- Increased body fat, greater water
retention, occasionally development of breast tissue in males
In teenagers, it can cap off growing bones and prevent growth.
More Common Symptoms & Side Effects
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Loss of
appetite, constipation, intestinal irritation, bloated feeling and
vomiting (common with oral anabolic steroids, around .5 to 2 percent
get these)
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Nose
bleeding
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Headaches
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Increased
aggression (sometimes good or bad)
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Tiredness /
Dizziness
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Muscle
Cramping and / or Spasms
These are the
risks of steroids, some serious and irreversible while some are only
temporary. Use this information at your own risk. |
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