Tempted to take steroids? 💉💪 READ THIS FIRST! ⚠️

The term steroids refer to large category of chemical substance. More specifically, any of a large class of organic compounds with a characteristic molecular structure containing four rings of carbon atoms (three six-membered and one five).

However, in the context of sports, we usually refer to steroids as synthetic derivatives of the male hormone testosterone.

Steroids are not new by any means, and have been used by elite athletes and bodybuilders since the 1950s. However, today, most steroids users are non-competitive and are using them to look better.

Steroids have 2 main effects: Androgenic (masculinizing) & Anabolic (growth-promoting)

Recreational users are seeking the anabolic effects of steroids, to build more muscle mass and strength.

Steroids can help push the development of muscle mass, boost metabolism, and shrink fat deposit. This makes them very valuable for treating illnesses (like AIDS & cancer) and many injuries.

However, those seeking for their desired muscle growth are usually taking doses that are magnitudes higher compared to those prescribed for medical conditions.

Long term usage at high doses can lead to several undesirable effects (depending on age, sex, health conditions, genetics, etc.)

Some of these side effects include: impulsivity & aggression "roid rage" (60% of users experience this), damage organs (liver and kidney), cardiovascular problems (like high blood pressure), reduced fertility.

For females, there may be androgenic effects like increase in body hair and permanent voice deepening.

For males, because excess testosterone gets converted into estrogen, it may lead to feminizing effects like breast development and shrinking of testicles.

Although some of these effects may be reversible, they also may not be, depending on the specific steroid, duration of use, and other factors.

As of today, we do not know enough to definitively say if any recreational steroid use will be harm free. So, stay natural!

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