Building a chiseled body, stronger muscles and gaining immense power requires a strenuous weightlifting program, excellent nutrition, and plenty of sleep.
Some people may say there is an easier way to do it- Anabolic Steroids
Steroids will help you gain weight faster and make you stronger in less time than the traditional training methods, but you must acknowledge these are short-term benefits only.
Anabolic steroids can have very serious health risks and lingering effects on your body.
Let’s analyse if Steroids are worth the risk or not.
What are Steroids?
Steroid hormones are a group of fat soluble hormones that help you process sugar, maintain salt and water balance, moderate blood pressure, and influence sexual characteristics. The most well-known steroid hormones include testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, cortisol and aldosterone and they’re essential for your body.
Anabolic steroids are different. They are man-made derivatives of testosterone, the male hormone. They synthesize protein and promote muscle growth Types of steroids include anabolic and growth hormones.
Effects of Steroids
Anabolic effects like stimulating tissue growth, muscle growth, bone growth and even an increase in your red blood cell count.
Androgenic Effects are “masculinizing” effects. They include body hair growth, deepening of voice, increased sebum (oil) production in the skin, and growth of the genitals (penis in men, and clitoris in women).
Risks related to using Steroids
Anabolic steroids may be used orally or as intramuscular injections and can put your health at a greater risk. The side-effects you may have to face would be:
- Spells of vomiting
- Urinating blood,
- Liver and kidney damage
- Stomach ulcers
- Increased chances of heart attack and strokes
- Aggressive personality
- Impulsive behavior and rage
- Depression and mood swings
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Increased cholesterol
- Blood clots are more likely, which increases your risk of heart attacks
- Increased fluid retention leading to elevated blood pressure
- Increased risk of arrhythmias and sudden death
- Lower sperm count
- Excessive hair loss or baldness
- Acne
Takeaway
Steroids may be promoted as the best and easiest way to enhance your body, but the health risks surrounding steroids heavily outweigh the few benefits. Steroids are physically and psychologically damaging still if you plan to take the risk, make sure you do it only after proper consultation with your doctor.
Source:
https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/taking-steroids-what-could-it-hurt.html
https://www.getroman.com/romanhood/anabolic-steroids/
https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20050316/why-steroids-are-bad-for-you#1