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Steroids
What are Anabolic Steroids?
• They are controlled substances
• Artificially produced hormone that
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resembles testosterone
Promotes muscle growth
Promote the development of some
secondary sex characteristics
Steroid Side Effects
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Human Growth Hormone
• Boosts production of
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testosterone
Leads to increased
muscle mass
Leads to decreased
amount of body fat
Side Effects of HGH Use
• Nerve, muscle, or joint pain
• Swelling due to fluid in body tissues
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Accelerated aggression
• Increases risk of diabetes
• Contribute to the growth of cancerous
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tumors
Long-term stunted growth
Acromegaly
Creatine
• Helps gain muscle mass
• Increases body's ability
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to create energy rapidly
Reduces fatigue by
transporting extra
energy to the cells
You can work out longer
Side Effects of Creatine Use
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Heart rhythm
problems
Kidney damage
Seizures
Blood clots in legs