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Anabolic steroids 101 learn about the history of steroids and more
- 1. Understanding anabolics Presented by http://www.bulking-cutting.com
- 2. What are Anabolic Steroids? • Anabolic steroids are synthetic substances that are made up of testosterone. • They can be taken orally or injected into the veins. • Most people use steroids to enhance their performance and build muscle. • Anabolic steroids are often referred to as stackers, pumpers, gym candy and juice.
- 3. Usually taken by people like this
- 4. The History of Steroids • Most sources suggest that scientists began to experiment with synthetic testosterone in the late 1880s. • The first steroid was synthesized in 1938. • The Health Organization of the League of Nations immediately recognized Anabolic steroids as performance-enhancing drugs. • However, health companies did not begin to regulate steroids until the late 1990s.
- 5. Famous Athletes and Steroids • There are a number of famous athletes who have admitted to using steroids. Marion Jones is one of those athletes. • Marion Jones won five medals in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. • However, she was stripped off all her titles in 2007 when she admitted that she had used steroids to enhance her performance.
- 6. Ben Johnson & Steroids • Ben Johnson, who competed in the Olympics during the 1980s, was caught using steroids. • He tested positive just three days after winning the gold medal for completing the 100 meter dash in 9.8 seconds. • He was stripped of his gold metal, and he was also stripped of his 1987 World Championship title.
- 7. More Celebrity Athletes Taking Roids • Furthermore, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemons have been accused of using steroids, but they have yet to confirm those allegations.
- 8. Dangers of Taking Anabolics • Taking anabolic steroids has many health risks and it is considered dangerous to take them. • Risk and side effects include (but are not limited to): – Dizziness – premature balding – high blood pressure – heart disease – Mood swings a • Those are just a few of the many problems that can result from taking steroids. • Additionally females who take steroids may develop masculine characteristics, such as facial hair and deepening of the voice.