Having a nicely sculpted muscular body is definitely appealing. For athletes, this form together with better endurance and performance will surely put them high in the pedestal of their sports and even in the eye of fanatic spectators.
Long ago, anabolic steroids are considered wonder drugs because they bring about a Superman figure and feel. This substance is a derivative of testosterone, the male hormone. It promotes the growth of skeletal muscles as well as lean body mass. Nowadays, many discount anabolics because of their destructive and often fatal effects to addicted users.
Anabolic steroids may come either in oral or injected forms. Although it improves physical appearance and jolts in high levels of energy, it induces frightening side effects ranging from the physiological down to the psychological. Major adverse effects are liver tumors, fluid retention, severe acne, trembling and jaundice. Apparently, they harm the most important organs of the body like the liver, heart and lungs.
Fluid retention or edema can bring about high blood pressure, heart disease and pulmonary congestion. There may also be cholesterol modifications, septic shock because of its anti-inflammatory effect which suppresses the body's immunity, anaphylactic shock and fetal damage for pregnant women.
For males, it shrinks the testicles, reduces sperm count, cause baldness and the enlargement of the breasts.
For women, there will be deepening of voice, enlargement of the clitoris, growth of facial hair and the cessation of menstrual cycle.
These effects are due to the androgenic effect of steroids. Adolescent takers can have premature halting of growth. Psychological impairments on the other hand may range from manic symptoms of violence and paranoia.
There is also extreme irritability, delusions, impaired judgment, feelings of invincibility and aggressive behavior. When dependence is interrupted, depression is likely to set in.
All of the mentioned side effects are more than enough reasons to discount anabolics and throw the thought of using them for variety use. Instead of focusing on fast body building results, why not invest on exercise and balanced diet which are safer and likely to deliver lasting and healthier results.
