What are anabolic steroids?

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I am sure most people who frequent musclemecca bodybuilding forums know what anabolic steroids are but do you really? Read on if you want the nitty gritty on what anabolic steroids really are.

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What Are Anabolic Steroids?
By Kasper V. Christensen

Anabolic steroids usually shortened to simply "steroids" are a material popular in the bodybuilding world. The substance copy testosterone which produces bigger muscles faster. Steroids or anabolic-androgen steroids are man made. Steroids have already been linked to various health issues which make them a serious risk to a persons health if abused.

The side effects.
Briefly put, steroids are capable of causing acne, bigger breasts, smaller testicles, new hair growth, heart and liver disease and even - cancer. As earlier mentioned, the product mimics the testosterone. Hence, people that take it will quickly realize heightened male factors which may include aggressive behavior.

After knowing anabolic steroids unwanted effect, most people should steer clear of the product. The truth is, most people are advised to never take them. Why? Because steroids are recognized for their addictive properties. When taken the wrong way, steroids are incredibly dangerous and may cause a person being entirely dependent upon the product.

Medical purposes of anabolic steroids
Needless to say, knowing what anabolic steroids are as well as their side effects doesn't signify the item is thoroughly bad. There's a reason why this type of substance is still being created even though the known uncomfortable side effects. Following are the known medical uses wherein steroids are actually used in.

Stimulates appetite of a person
People who have digestive problems or people that fail to eat proper levels of food as a result of health issues are usually provided with steroids to prompt them to eat. The reason being the steroids facilitates the necessity of the body to consume food, therefore allowing someone to survive longer. The truth is that it also increases muscles as an added bonus. Usually people who suffer from cancer and even AIDS are issued with specific quantities of the substance.

Steroids to the bone marrow
Although no longer practiced nowadays, steroids were once used by people with hypoplastic anemia to be able to stimulate the bone marrow into producing the mandatory substances to keep the body fighting. Currently, the item has already been replaced by other man made items.

Libido Enhancement
Since anabolic steroids mimics testosterone, it's but normal that some medical people utilize this to improve the sexual appetite of elderly males.

Naturally, those aren't the sole methods through which anabolic steroids are employed. However, knowing what anabolic steroids are ensures that using them inside a non medical capacity is usually a bad idea. Instead, go for more natural methods.

What are anabolic steroids? Learn how steroids influence the body, the history, the side effects and how you can achieve results without ever having to abuse steroids.

About the Author:

Kasper V. Christensen, Owner of FortiusFitness, is a trainer who specializes in rapid body transformations.
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