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How do steroids help people gain muscle? Why are bodybuilders and athletes abusing it?

Using Steroid increase testosterone levels in the body by using a different pathway for testosterone synthesis. It simply increase and add testosterone to the bloodstream which is what it is being used for.

The specific benefits and side effects felt depend on the type of steroid used. An increase in the hormone testosterone in the body does not cause chemical reactions, but simply magnifies the reactions that already exist.

Basically anabolic steroids are modified versions of testosterone that have been created to maximize anabolic (muscle building) effects with as little side effects as possible. However, there is no such thing as perfect anabolic steroid.

Even the "cleanest" steroids have associated side effects.

What are the common known benefits?

Bodybuilders take steroids for four known reasons. To increase muscle mass and strength. To speed up recuperation time. To increase energy levels during workouts. To decrease fat.

What are the possible scary harmful effects of using anabolic steroids?

The list is endless and these are the most commonly known negative effects:

- acne - gynecomastia - aggression - hypertension - cardiovascular disease - palpitations - enlarged heart - virilization - cancer - decreased blood clotting ability - headaches - anxiety - depression - muscle tears - enlarged prostate - premature hair loss - stunted growth - immune system suppression - insomnia - sterility - anaphylactic shock - and much more.- sodium retention - impotence - stomach aches - jaundice

Some Steroid Facts You Should Know Before Choosing To Use It:

According to recent stats, over 3 million bodybuilders and athletes in the USA alone have used anabolic steroids. Steroids are illegal in the United States and in many countries throughout the world.

As a results of abusing steroids, a significant number of bodybuilders are getting serious health problem as they age which include those I mentioned above. It is really not worth it after all.

Especially when you can build up "Huge, Hard and Lean Muscle" naturally without having to use steroids as long as you got the "fundamentals" right!

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