Doctors prescribe anabolic steroids to patients who are seriously injured to increase recovery rates. Sports people who would directly benefit from anabolic steroids are Footballers, Weight Lifters, Discuss, Javelin, Shot Put and Hammer Throwers. .
Side effects of anabolic steroids .
Long term abuse of steroids causes the male enlargement of the breasts and shrinking of the testicles. It causes the female to become hairy and have a deep voice. Both male and female users suffer from skin disorders such as acne. Coronary artery problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke. Liver and Kidney failure is quite likely too. Other complications include dizziness, bad breathe, diarrhea, depression and seizures. .
Human growth hormone (HGH).
Human growth hormone improves physical development, particularly the growth of bone during adolescence. It strengthens cartilage, bones, tendons and ligaments, and also stimulates the liver to produce growth factors. In adults, HGH increases the number of red blood cells, boosts heart function and makes more energy available by stimulating the breakdown of fat. Sports people who would directly benefit from using Human Growth Hormone are middle-long distance runners, marathon runners, swimmers and cyclists.
Side effects of human growth hormone .
Too much Human Growth Hormone before or during puberty can lead to gigantism. Gigantism is excessive growth in height and other physical attributes. As an Adult too much of HGH can cause acromegaly, a disease which causes excessive growth of the head, feet and hands. The lips, nose, tongue, jaw and forehead increase in size and the fingers and toes widen and become spade-like. The organs and digestive system may also increase in size, which may eventually cause heart failure. Acromegaly sufferers often die before the age of 40. Excessive HGH in adults can lead to diabetes. .
Erythropoietin (EPO) .
Erythropoietin stimulates the production of red blood cells in bone marrow and controls the concentration of red blood cells in the blood.
