How to Build Muscle and Gain Weight Without Steroids : HOW STEROIDS WORK (Part 1)

HOW STEROIDS WORK (Part 1) :

Once anabolic steroids enter the bloodstream they find their way to muscle cells where they act on the genes responsible for protein synthesis. Similar to testosterone, the steroids attach themselves to specific receptor sites inside the cell, where DNA is stimulated to direct ribosomes, to manufacture greater amounts of protein.

Because steroids work synergistically with vitamins and minerals to facilitate the protein synthesis, supplements are usually taken with the steroids. A need must be present in the organism for protein synthesis to occur. This need is natural in anemic or malnourished individuals. with healthy athletes the need is produced by extremely heavy weightlifting.

The problem comes when not all of the anabolic steroid molecules reach the cell receptors. Those molecules float around in the bloodstream until broken down in either the liver or while still in the bloodstream. These by-products are believed to cause the unwanted side effects, although not in ways currently understood. Attempts by scientists to solve these problems have in turn caused additional side effects.

Reported Side Effects of Anabolic Steroids Gym talk has been quick to describe this effects, and many people from first hand experience know what they are. The following list is by no means exhaustive, but the main side effects are listed.

Liver Function Alterations - Scientists are not sure of the long term effects of steroids on the liver. The short term effects are reversible. when anabolic steroids are discontinued. However toxic hepatitis can be brought about if the steroids are continued.

Cardiovascular System Damage Anabolic steroids can interfere with blood clotting as well as the metabolism of glucose, triglycerides, and cholosterolis leading to artery plaque (atherosclerosis). Anything affecting glucose can also be dangerous to diabetics or prediabetics.

Steroids seem to keep the liver from breaking down cortisol, and since cortisol is considered a stress hormone, it enables one to train harder. Impairment of the cardiovascular system seems to be the biggest risk of all the reported side effects.

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) Elevated blood pressure, which often times accompanies anabolic steroids, over a long period, can lead to cardiovascular disease. Many athletes report greater water retention when on steroids. Fluid /electrolyte balance is thought to be related to hypertension. This can be caused by steroids effect on the adrenal cortex. The adrenal cortex helps maintain electrolyte balance. Steroids increase both potassium and nitrogen levels, which can increase blood pressure. Blood pressure seems to return to normal once steroids are discontinued, but the long term effects are not known.

 

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