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1st. Anabolic steroids have been surrounded with controversy and give a bad rap by the media because of drug cheats at a professional sporting level. We need to remember that our body produces natural anabolic steroids for physical benefits such as increasing the strength, tone and size of our skeletal muscle. This anabolic result is the desired effect which most athletes who supplement steroids are looking for. The correct name for our bodies natural steroids are human growth hormones.
2nd. Age in a factor to consider when deciding on whether to supplement steroids for their advantageous effects. As we get older our HGH production levels decrease substantially from the age of 20 year till around the age of 60. It is at this age that the release of HGH from the pituitary gland is at its minimal. The increase in HGH is said to reduce the effects of aging.
3rd. Steroids have an anabolic effect on the cells they bind to. This means they increase the size of the cells or encourage the cells to divide therefore creating new healthy cells. This includes muscle, liver, kidney and lung cell reproduction.
4th. Long bone growth is also stimulated by the release of HGH steroids. Again these anabolic steroids have a growth nature that encourages the growth of the long bone cells. The use of HGH therapy to reduce the effects of dwarfism in children has been well documented. The reduction of bone density has been stemmed in women with osteoporosis with the introduction of anabolic steroid supplements
5th. The tightening of the skin and muscle tone lessens the looks of wrinkles and the effects of premature aging. One case study recalls the reduction of physiological aging in the male participants by as much as 20 years. HGH supplements are often marketed as the ultimate anti aging formula available.
6th. Energy levels are increased through the extra mobilization of lipids for use o fuel. Two other responses occur due to the increase of fat burning. Excess body weight is reduced as a direct effect of the increase in lipid mobilization and an improvement in cholesterol profile will also occur.
7th. Although not all of the effects of HGH replacement therapy is evident, the strengthening of the immune system is an excellent example of a positive steroid supplement effect. This may be due to the increase of vitamin uptake due to other physiological responses.
8th. Not all changes are positive. Many side effects have been recorded in research and case studies. Sexual dysfunction is common in men who abuse the intended nature of the hormone replacement. And as with many anabolic steroids, mood swings and violent behavior is also common.
9th. The displacement of regular insulin production has been known to cause type II diabetes. The HGH supplements are designed to regulate the release of insulin however the unregulated intake of the products can cause irregularities.
10th. HGH and anabolic steroid supplements can cause headaches, impaired vision and even psychiatric problems in patients. Side effects are more common with the injection method of application.
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If the word steroid pops into a conversation it is often associated with the thought of massive Eastern European Olympic women athletes with bigger chests than the male athletes. It is not always a word that is related to positive outcomes rather a word that provides a stereo type for body builders and cheating high performance sports personalities. Somehow the natural production of anabolic steroids from our own endocrine system would have been forgotten in the conversation. It is our pituitary gland that secretes human growth hormones (HGH) the body’s own steroid which promotes the growth of our skeletal muscles plus our long bones. The growth part is where the hormones receive the anabolic steroid name, anabolic meaning the increase in cell size. So if the body produces its own anabolic steroid then why is there so much controversy about the supplementation of HGH. That fact is there has been clinical research done on the products for many years all around the world which have provided us with some very conflicting results. Some research has provided allot of optimistic data which can help us understand the true quality of the HGH supplements. In one case study, male participants aged 60 and over all showed not only growth of muscle size but also decreases in fat deposits. The increase of muscle cells was an interesting outcome because at the age of 60 our HGH production level is minimal and we no longer regenerate muscle tissue like we did in our teens and twenties. The reduction in fatty tissue can be accounted for two reasons. First the increase in muscle size promoted the burning of fat as fuel because lipolysis (fat metabolism) is managed within the muscle. Second the increase in insulin production helps regulate glycogen which indirectly makes lipids more available for fuel consumption.
HGH products found in the market all claim to simulate the anabolic steroid reaction more efficiently than others. Some forms of products are more efficient than others and promote the release of our own HGH rather than introducing the artificial synthetic steroids. Products such as the tablets and pill can be purchased trouble-free from countries who have researched the products. The pills and tablets are less expensive than the injections that are administered at clinics. The injections have the highest rate of success for accomplishing the desired results however many clinics and medical staff will only administer HGH replacement therapy to people with hormone deficiencies. Deficiencies may result in fatigue or male impotence. Deficiencies occur equally between males and females. Another method of application is the oral and nasal sprays. They appear to be directly applied to the lining of the nose or mouth however research would suggest they do not actually penetrate the skin.
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Anabolic steroid is still a name that makes people stop and think twice. But before we judge let us consider the term and the true origin of the steroid. For starters, anabolic is a common physiological term to describe an increase in cell growth. In an exercise or sports environment it is usually referring to an increase of skeletal muscle cells. Steroid hormones bind themselves to part of our DNA cells. They help create a chemical reaction to promote protein synthesis, the same anabolic reaction required to increase muscle cell growth. The body produces its own form of anabolic steroids in the manner of human growth hormones (HGH) which increase the size of the cell and also divide the cells. These HGH promote the protein synthesis and encourage lipolysis which is fat burning for fuel. HGH help the mobilization of fat which reduces the necessity of using carbohydrates as the primary fuel source. The same types of hormone are responsible for anti insulin actions which indirectly encourages the cycle of weight loss and muscle growth.
So do we now determine the HGH are the body’s natural anabolic steroid? HGH are produced in the pituitary gland, made by the body for growth. So why do people feel the need to introduce them as a supplement? Is it because the human body decreases its production of the hormones as we get older? What about the clever marketing ploy of HGH and the theoretical anti aging effects? Many studies have been conducted on the effects of anabolic steroids in the way of HGH supplements. The various studies had very conflicting results however one study provided a positive outcome for the benefit of the product. The participants showed a noticeable growth in muscle mass combined with a reduction of fat composition. A later study dismissed these findings suggesting the increase of muscle mass was due to water retention. It was also claimed that the study was not conducted for a lengthy enough period to verify the results. A book was written in the nineties by a couple who regularly used the HGH supplements combined with regular exercise and a healthy diet. They claimed this enhanced their overall health, energy levels and even memory. However any sport and exercise professional will tell you that regular exercise and a healthy diet without supplements will provide the same benefits.
With HGH supplements producing a number of side effects, can we honestly say these supplements are a natural form of anabolic steroid? Many participants of the studies complained of joint stiffness and swelling. There was also a number of carpal tunnel syndrome cases found among the case study volunteers. These side effects did not match up to the psychological disturbance known as duel personality disorder which some volunteers inherited. For one reason or another there is still a defined split between pro HGH supporters and those who disagree with the use of artificial anabolic steroids.
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Links between anabolic steroids and HGH have been around for a while. Scientific tests have pointed to links between HGH supplements and the build up of body mass and muscles since the 1990’s. Body-builders began touting the positive effects they were seeing by taking a form of HGH supplement whether it was in the form of pills, injections or sprays.
The human growth hormone is produced naturally in our bodies throughout our lives. Quantities peak during our adolescence which is when of course our bodies are growing and developing at its fastest rate. After this time, much less is produced and when we go beyond middle-age, there is very little produced naturally in our bodies.
Links between HGH and Anabolic Steroids
HGH carries out many important functions in our bodies. Primarily it is what causes us to grow and so diminishing quantities being produced in our bodies leads to less and less growth of our bodies. Not only this however, it all creates cell regeneration, promotes tissue repair, helps in the fight against infection and disease and a whole host of other vital functions. Generally speaking, all of the functions that the hormone is accountable for come under the general umbrella term of ‘anabolic’, which literally means ‘building up.’ The science behind how the hormone carries out its functions is that it interacts with a receptor that is contained on the surface of the cells. When this takes places, the hormone acts as a stimulant and helps to stimulate and contribute to the build up of cartilage. It is not surprising therefore that body builders turned to HGH supplements as a form of anabolic steroid.
It is believed by some that if we simply continue producing the HGH hormone in our bodies, then the positive functions and effects it has on the body will also continue such as the building up of tissue and cartilage and the protection against disease, along with a variety of other anti-aging effects.
HGH Anabolic Products
There are a number of products on the market claiming to act as a ‘natural’ anabolic steroid. The theory is that if the body is simply encouraged to produce more of the human growth hormone throughout our lives, then quite simply the body will continue to build up muscle mass and tissue and produce the same effects if one were to take a course of anabolic steroids.
HGH supplements can be taken in a variety of ways. Pills, injections and sprays are available to buy. Physicians will not prescribe a course of HGH supplements except in the rare cases where someone has a diagnosed hormone deficiency. In these cases a doctor will prescribe a course of injections to be taken in order to encourage the body to produce a greater quantity. In these instances doctors will only prescribe injections to administer the hormone, and never sprays or pills.
It has not been officially proved that sprays have any effect as it is believed by many that it is not possible for the body to receive additional HGH in this way. Unable to be absorbed through the lining of the mouth, the substance cannot be delivered into the blood and carried around the body. Pills are simple to take and cheap, however a course of injections have to be administered by a private clinic and the course can often be hundreds if not thousands of dollars.
Downside of Anabolic Steroids?
There are side effects of using anabolic steroids especially caused by long term use. Studies have pointed to heart problems, stunted growth, kidney problems, strokes, liver tumors and even psychiatric problems. As yet there is no hard scientific or medical proof that HGH hormone supplements can have the same effects as an anabolic steroid, and therefore no proof that the supplement would produce any of the listed negative effects that accompany long term anabolic steroid use.
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HGH supplements have been used by body builders for a number of years. Short for Human Growth Hormone, some claim that because it is made of a natural substance then it should not be tainted with the same brush as an ‘anabolic steroid’ which can be dangerous. HGH however it considered and treated as a normal anabolic steroid. Body builders began talking about it when a test carried out in the early nineties displayed results that implied that by taking the hormone regularly, not only does your fatty tissue decrease but also your lean body mass increases.
Since then a whole variety of products have become available to buy to help with muscle growth and simultaneous fat loss. There are many different ways the hormone can be taken. The products are generally available as a pill or tablet, spray and also as a series of injections. The injections can only be received from a private clinic however as the medical profession never prescribe HGH injections except on very rare occasions when a person is suffering from a genuine hormone deficiency. This makes injections an extremely expensive treatment.
Many doctors and scientists have posed serious questions about the findings of the original test carried out 15 years ago, and have produced alternative theories as to the results. Additionally some have said that the test was not carried out for long enough in order to conclusively prove anything, nor to examine the long term effects. Since then there have been some alarming reports of side effects from diabetes, joint pain to even psychiatric disorders. Nonetheless, people continue to use the substance in their daily lives. Just recently, Ron Hornaday Jr who is the defending NASCAR Craftsman Trucks champion admitted to using the substance although he claimed he couldn’t see that it was having much of an effect!
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