structure, having a basis of 17 carbon atoms arranged in four rings fused together. Steroids are produced naturally in the human body. They control metabolism, growth and blood chemistry, however anabolic steroids are made synthetically and are derivatives of testosterone and are used in pill or in a liquid form, injected into the body; they also come in the form of a cream or gel to rub into the body. They are transported by the blood stream to into the body’s cells. If steroids go to muscle cells, they may promote muscle growth. If a steroid user participates in strenuous exercises, such as weight lifting, the steroids will increase the amount of protein sent to the muscle cells for the rebuilding process. However, if used without strenuous excises, they do not promote muscle growth in a healthy body. (source A)
I believe steroids are a substance very easily available and on the increase of use for aesthetic reasons and for the advantage within the sporting and competing world.
There is has been a rise of some statistics about the use of performance-enhancing drugs among athletes in South Africa. I believe that there is a large pressure from televised derby games, sponsors, pushy parents and possible pro contracts with big …show more content…
They were supposedly used in World War 11 (1939 – 1945) by the German army to make the soldiers more aggressive. They were then used by doctors in Europe to treat anemia, malnutrition and recovery from surgery. And sometimes used to treat delayed puberty, some types of impotence, and wasting of the body caused by AIDS and other diseases. I also know evidently of the benefit steroids has on individuals suffering from asthma, as my 72 year old Grandmother, whom suffers with asthma, takes steroids as it is an anti-inflammatory drug that works by reducing inflammation, swelling, and mucus production in the
I believe steroids are a substance very easily available and on the increase of use for aesthetic reasons and for the advantage within the sporting and competing world.
There is has been a rise of some statistics about the use of performance-enhancing drugs among athletes in South Africa. I believe that there is a large pressure from televised derby games, sponsors, pushy parents and possible pro contracts with big …show more content…
They were supposedly used in World War 11 (1939 – 1945) by the German army to make the soldiers more aggressive. They were then used by doctors in Europe to treat anemia, malnutrition and recovery from surgery. And sometimes used to treat delayed puberty, some types of impotence, and wasting of the body caused by AIDS and other diseases. I also know evidently of the benefit steroids has on individuals suffering from asthma, as my 72 year old Grandmother, whom suffers with asthma, takes steroids as it is an anti-inflammatory drug that works by reducing inflammation, swelling, and mucus production in the