Bodybuilding And Steroid Facts
Steroids may simply be defined as natural or synthetic chemicals that regulate bodily functions
. They may also loosely be described as a grouping of synthetic drugs that resemble hormones manufactured by adrenal glands (cortical steroids) and hormones manufactured by male sexual organs (anabolic steroids).Steroids are essentially lipids from cholesterol secreted from the gonads, placenta and adrenal cortex. They are basically synthetic testosterone derivatives that serve to enhance bone and muscle growth.
Testosterone is the major sex hormone produced by the testicles in males. It serves to cause anabolic and androgenic effects in males. Anabolic (building) effects are increased strength, increased muscle size, improved virility and vitality and enhanced recovery or rejuvenation of the muscles, especially after a rigorous workout session. These are the much-sought after effects by bodybuilders and athletes.
Androgenic (masculinizing) effects are less on the physical side and more on the features side. They include: deepening of the voice, increased growth of body and facial hair and development of acne. It is important to note that these same features will also manifest in women who use the steroids.
How Steroids Work
Steroids work by increasing levels of testosterone in the body almost right away and directing them to the bloodstream. Specific effects or benefits induced depend on the type of steroid taken. Increment of the testosterone hormone in the body actually magnifies the existing reactions and does not initiate the chemical reactions.
Steroid Use
Steroids are a choice item in the sporting world for the simple reason that they enhance performance, endurance and capacity. But it is for this very reason that their usage is banned in the sporting world. For they give distinct and unfair advantage to the users over their competitors.
On the positive side, steroids are used to treat medical conditions such as anemia and breast cancer, depending on the type, and to treat deficiency of testosterone in males. Non-medical use of steroids is strictly illegal widely, but their qualities of enhancing performance and general appearance of the body physique ensure that they are very prone to abuse.
Negative Side Effects
Steroid use is known to directly cause conditions such as: hypertension, heart disease, cancer, decreased ability of the blood to clot, depression and anxiety, aggression, impotence, stunted growth and development in puberty, insomnia, constant stomach and head aches, enlarged heart and prostrate, loss of hair prematurely, suppression of the immune system, muscle tears, jaundice, anaphylactic shock and palpitations. These are but a few of many others not listed here.
Quick Short Notes on Steroids
* Steroids are illegal in non-medical use
* Steroids(synthetic) first came into place in the 1950's
* Steroids are the most commonly used drug by bodybuilders, athletes and other sportsmen. A recent survey found that up to 3 million sportsmen and women are active users of steroids
* Steroids are introduced into the body by way of injection into the muscles and by oral ingestion
* Steroids are scientifically proven to be addictive and therefore easily abused
* Steroid use does not cause increase of the penile size as is commonly thought. But it actually causes testicular shrinkage
* Steroids produce "nitrogen balance" in the body
* Steroid use being illegal, there is a thriving black market trading of the commodity and there is thus no veracity on potency, quality or capacity.
All said and done, steroids are synthetic drugs whose use should be very carefully determined and monitored under a qualified medical practitioner. This is because abuse or misuse of the drug can lead to severe medical repercussions that may not be reversible, as indicated above.
by: Dane Fletcher
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