The natural steroid hormones androgens in the male body are formed in the testicles and are responsible for the formation of secondary male sexual characteristics. In women, testosterone is also present in small amounts.
The main property of modern anabolic drugs is their ability to increase the formation of protein molecules. This increases not only muscle mass and strength, but also the size of internal organs such as kidneys, heart, and liver.
The body is actively forming new proteins and assimilating them from food at an accelerated rate. For example, normally an adult needs 70-100 g of protein per day. When anabolic steroids are used, 300 g of protein is needed.
Anabolic steroids can activate the breakdown of fats, the suppliers of energy. They are transported from tissues into the bloodstream, and as «fuel» they help build muscle and prevent the development of obesity.
Under the influence of anabolics calcium and phosphorus are better absorbed, bones strengthen and grow, wounds heal faster, scars form faster. Growth hormone activity increases, and sexual development speeds up.
Anabolic group drugs increase glycogen storage in the liver, and decrease blood sugar levels.
The indications for the medical use of anabolic steroids are quite broad. The stimulating effects of anabolics are used for:
- severe fractures;
- extensive surgical procedures;
- exhaustion after severe stomach and intestinal diseases;
- recovery from massive heart attacks;
- anemia;
- diabetes mellitus;
- burn disease;
- Age-related osteoporosis in women.
Anabolic steroids should not be used in:
- cancer — the development of tumors is accelerated;
- Inflammatory diseases of the genitals;
- Prostate adenoma;
- Pregnancy and lactation.
Types of Anabolics
Two natural types of anabolics have been studied:
- Testosterone. It is what gives a man his masculine features — a rough voice, facial and body hair, enlarged muscles. Needed hormone and for bone strength, rapid tissue regeneration after injuries.
- -Dihydrotestosterone. This substance is more active than testosterone. It is formed even before birth, is responsible for the development of sexual characteristics.
The main property of modern anabolic drugs is their ability to increase the formation of protein molecules. This increases not only muscle mass and strength, but also the size of internal organs such as kidneys, heart, and liver.
