The Benefits Of Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic steroids are man-made alternatives of the testosterone hormone which naturally occurs in males. They are called anabolic because of their anabolic effects which are protein-sparing and tissue-building (Birrer, 2005). In terms of purpose, anabolic steroids are prescribed by doctors to treat certain medical health conditions that include deficiency in hormones, delay in growth at the time of puberty, and disease that affect the muscle mass such as muscle atrophy (NIH, 2012). The names arnolds, gym candy, pumpers, roids, stackers, weight trainers, and juice are the common jargons used to refer to anabolic steroids (DEA,