Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic Steroids : Boon or Bane

Since the ancient times , man has experimented with substances which could enhance his vitality . From mushrooms to plant extracts , man has discovered the potentials in nature which could improve his stamina increase his energy and lengthen his life . Man has been creative and resourceful enough to think of ways of improving himself . Thus , he discovered anabolic steroids . But are these anabolic steroids good for man 's health ? Or do they cause more harm than good

This is a descriptive qualitative research which would like to answer

the following :1 ) What are Anabolic steroids 2 ) Where did Anabolic steroid come from ? 3 ) What are the uses of Anabolic steroids and 4 ) What are the side-effects of using anabolic steroids 5 ) What are the ways to decrease the side effects of steroids 6 ) Are anabolic steroids good for your health What are Anabolic Steroids Anabolic steroids are synthetically produced hormone-like substances which are derived from Testosterone , a male hormone . They are a class of synthetic steroid hormones that induce cell growth and tissue-building especially the tissues in muscles and bones ( Anabolic Steroids : Let 's get the facts right ' 1

The chemical structure of Anabolic steroid is 17b-hydroxyl-4-androsten-3-one ( Anabolic Steroid , 1

These steroids can be administered intramuscular , oral and some in gels and creams . The three routes for the administration of anabolic steroids have their pros and cons ( Your Guide to Alcoholism and Substance Abuse

Furthermore , the oral administration of anabolic steroid is convenient but the liver cannot break down the chemical substances that are contained in the steroid before they reach the blood stream and so they can cause hepatotoxicity , which is detrimental to the liver and generally to the health of the person . Intramuscular administration is somewhat efficient because it avoids sharp blood level changes , but to some , the injection hurts . Steroids in gel forms are becoming popular and convenient to use , so more and more people avail of this steroid administration called transdermal

The common examples of anabolic steroids are : Andriol , Proviron Primobolan , Halotestin , Sustanon , Deca-Durabolin ( Anabolic Steroids Let 's get the Facts Right , 1

The other names (street names ) for these steroids are Arnolds , Gym Candy , Pumpers , Roids , Stackers , Weight Trainers , Gear , and Juice ( Your Guide to Alcoholism and Substance Abuse

History of Anabolic Steroids

In the early times , different people from different countries have experimented with ways to enhance their performance . 5 ,000 years ago Shennong , a Chinese Emperor discovered the technique of acupuncture Acupuncture is still practiced today , and widely used in different countries , not just in China . The Greek Athletes were reported to have used anabolic substances to improve their performance and growth These substances were either derived from plant extracts or from certain types of fungi . The South Africans were reported to have used a strong liquor during their difficult challenges . From here , we see that men have endeavored to improve himself ( History of Anabolic Steroid

The German Scientists were believed to have been the discoverer of the modern...