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    use steroids to increase their speed and strength. (Aschwanden) They consumed them by drinks, potions, and also by eating sheep and bull testis in mass quantities. Steroids started in 1930’s for men who did not have enough testosterone (Anabolic Steroids). They were just created for normal growth, development and sexual function. This steroid that was created in 1930’s was also used in World War II to help the soldiers gain weight and improve their performance on the battleground. (Anabolic Steroids)

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    Second, many of the anabolic steroid users use different methods of taking steroids and follow certain cycles to maintain balance within their products. The most frequently used method of taking steroids is orally inserting pills. 2 to 5 pills are taken before every workout, meal, and sleep cycle. Additionally, liquid injections have also became a very popular method among users. Injections are broken down into categories depending on the time length they last. Longer lasting injections are injected

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    Introduction This research task will be focusing on the synthetic substance “Anabolic Steroids” .The aim of the research task is to understand what effect the substance has on us humans and especially on the reproductive system in our bodies. Gym and Body building is becoming more of a fashion than anything else and can be referred to as the “modern drug” and just like when drug addicts have been using the same drug for a long period of time and don’t get the same feeling they move on to a stronger

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    human growth hormones or steroids. These all mean a number of different things. The type of steroids im talking about are called anabolic steroids. Some athletes and bodybuilders use these and they are available as tablets, soluble tablets, solutions, creams, ointments, inhalers, and even injectors. They are used in the growth and over development of skeletal muscle structure and the development of both male and female sexual characteristics. THis is why it is called anabolic. The correct and full

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    The use of anabolic steroids in sports Steroids are a type of anabolic that works in the area of ​​muscle cell construction, or may have effects similar to those of testosterone (sex hormone male). Most of the time people who use steroids are athletes looking to increase their muscle mass quickly. The effects of abusive use of anabolic steroids in children and adults are difficult to occur, but can be life-threatening. Basically, all athletes who use steroids in large numbers will suffer adverse

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    Anabolic steroids officially known as anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), are drugs which mimic the effects of the male steroids testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. They are widely distributed in nature and have varying functions essential to life. Steroids increase protein synthesis within cells, which results in the buildup of cellular tissue, especially in muscles. Also, anabolic steroids have androgenic and virilizing properties, including the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics

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    of Anabolic Steroids, also known as PED(Performance Enhancing Drugs), the purposes, the uses of Steroids, how steroids function, and long and short term psychological or physical effects. This paper will also show the impact steroids have had on sports, as well as, real-life examples of famous athletes or people that have been caught “doping”. Lastly, the strict rules and regulations on steroids that are being made in major sports will be shown. It is important to keep in mind that Anabolic Steroids

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    Anabolic Steroids are synthetically engineered products used to increase the production of testosterone in the body. Steroids are used all around the world for sporting events or for bodybuilding. A steroid basically encourages the body to use a higher percentage than normal of the calories one ingests to specifically convert those calories to building more muscle mass. While adding testosterone to the mix, the results can be phenomenal. Steroids are available as injections, soluble tablets, and

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    The Drawbacks of Anabolic Steroids and Why They Should Stay Illegal Anabolic steroids have been used and taken by humans for over half a century. The effects they provide have developed large ongoing debates as to whether these substances should be allowed to the general public. Anabolic steroid in short provide the human body a much grander potential to build muscle by helping the cells within the body produce more muscle fibers at an astonishing rate that could never be achieved naturally. Many

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    In such an environment, the use of performance-enhancing drugs has become increasingly. Anabolic steroids is the familiar name for synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones. They promote the growth of the muscles and the development of male characteristics in both males and females. Anabolic steroids is a quick way to gain strength and build up muscle in a quicker shorter time. Yes, anabolic steroids are very illegal if it isn’t prescribed to you from a doctor and if you are caught with

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