What are Steroids / Supplements?
There are 2 types of steroids:
1) Corticosteroids
2) Anabolic-Androgenic steroids
Corticosteroids are used to dampen overactive immune responses and reduce
swelling. Anabolic steroids, the ones abused by athletes, are synthesized from the male
sex hormone, testosterone. Testosterone is a naturally occurring hormone that helps
regulate fat distribution, bone density, muscle strength, red blood cell production and sex
drive. It also helps regulate sperm production in men. Both men and women produce it
naturally. Yet, athletes abuse it to “bulk up”. Throwing it out of balance can have a wide
range of consequences.