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Posted on March 16th, 2008 by zylstra.
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It is believed that up to 20 American athletes tested positive for the banned drug at June’s US hypertension and impotence
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Here, BBC News Online explains what the drug is and why it might be used.
However, experts have now developed a test which can pick up signs that the drug has been used.
What are anabolic steroids?
They are drugs that are usually synthesised from the male reproduction hormone testoterone.
They have been banned by many sports because of their danger to health.
Their exact effect on the body is still a matter of scientific debate.
Why do sportsmen take them?
Anabolic steroids can improve the body’s capacity to train and compete at the highest level.
They reduce the fatigue associated with training and the time required to recover after physical exertion.
They also promote the development of muscle tissue in the body, with an associated increase in strength and power. This is achieved by stimulating the production of protein in the body.
However, some of the increased muscle bulk may be due to the laying down of water and minerals, so the increase in strength may not be as pronounced as expected.
By disturbing the body’s equilibrium, anabolic steroids can potentially cause damage to many of the body’s major organs, particularly the liver, which has to deal with breaking down the compound.
There is also a significant risk of damage to the heart, which is made of muscle tissue.
Anabolic steroids can lead to an expansion of the cardiac muscle, which can cause heart attacks.
The drugs also promote the growth of bones, particularly facial bones such as the jaw and the teeth.
There is also an increased risk of cancer.
Other side effects include:
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