Anabolic Steroids

What are Anabolic Steroids?

First of all Anabolic means - The process of making small molecules into larger ones. and Steroids are a large class of organic compounds, which have a molecular structure, containing four rings of carbon atoms. So, straight away you would get an idea (even if you have no clue in what steroids are what so ever) that Anabolic steroids are molecules which are combined together to create larger molecules. What Anabolic steroids actually are, is as follows: Anabolic Steroids are synthetic steroids hormones which resembles testosterone, which is used to enhance the growth of muscle.

How do Anabolic Steroids work?

How Anabolic Steroids work, is by basically replicating the process of natural testosterone produced in the body of humans which increases the growth of muscles and strength - However these processes are increased within a very short and quick time period. This is the main reason for which athletes and other users are attracted to this type of steroid. 

Why do people use Anabolic Steroids?

As well as some of the reasons listed above, Anabolic steroids are used by many people for other reasons as well; such as helping people to repair damaged/torn muscle tissue, help overcome injuries and illness associated with muscle tissues and they are also used in medicine to treat diseases, such as anaemia, breast cancer and swellings of different body parts.

What are the benefits of Anabolic Steroids?
There are a few main benefits of using Anabolic steroids, these are mostly medicinal benefits such as curing cancer, aids and long term chronic illness as well as increasing testosterone levels in males which may have low quantities of testosterone.

What are the disadvantages and diseases caused by Anabolic steroids?

Although the short term benefits for using Anabolic Steroids may be appealing to a lot of people looking for a quick way to gain muscle and strength, there are downsides which most of them do not consider, these are the after affects or diseases which may be caused when the steroids have stopped being used. These diseases and problems include:

• Decrease natural testosterone levels.
• Increase blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
• Liver and hear damage (structural change to the left ventricle of the heart).
• Decreased fertility and testicular atrophy. 
• Increased body hair and premature baldness.
• Stunting of growth by not allowing bones to grow.
• Early puberty (in adolescence users).
• Decreased testicle size.
• Development of breast in some males as well as acne on the chest.

So, as you can see how greatly the benefits are outweighed by the long list of disadvantages, would you still consider using Anabolic Steroids for the short term strength and muscle?