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Steroids. What are Anabolic Steroids?. They are controlled substances Artificially produced hormone that resembles testosterone Promotes muscle growth Promote the development of some secondary sex characteristics. Steroid Side Effects. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjY-9te-QUk.
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What are Anabolic Steroids? • They are controlled substances • Artificially produced hormone that resembles testosterone • Promotes muscle growth • Promote the development of some secondary sex characteristics
Steroid Side Effects http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjY-9te-QUk
Human Growth Hormone • Boosts production of testosterone • Leads to increased muscle mass • Leads to decreased amount of body fat
Side Effects of HGH Use • Nerve, muscle, or joint pain • Swelling due to fluid in body tissues • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Accelerated aggression • Increases risk of diabetes • Contribute to the growth of cancerous tumors • Long-term stunted growth • Acromegaly
Creatine • Helps gain muscle mass • Increases body's ability to create energy rapidly • Reduces fatigue by transporting extra energy to the cells • You can work out longer
Side Effects of Creatine Use • Heart rhythm problems • Kidney damage • Seizures • Blood clots in legs