Are steroids (used by athletes) as harmful as everyone thinks, or is the risk exaggerated by the media?
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super star billy gram used to be a wrestler back in the 70's, he took steroids for many years and he says it was the worst mistake he ever made. his doctors pulled out handfuls of bones from his ankles where the bone had just disintegrated and he is now crippled for the rest of his life. so no i don't think the risk of steroids are exaggerated. the only people who use them are the ones looking for a shortcut, to build muscle quickly without doing much work, in other words cheaters. steroids don't have any good benefits, only bad.
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Here are a couple of sites on the side effects...If I were you, DO NOT take Steroids!
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I always thought that Bonds had taken steroids, no matter what he said to defend himself. I agree what David Wells recently said about him. He thinks it's a crock that Bonds put something in his body unknowingly. I agree, it's pretty unlikely someone would put something in their body without knowing exactly what it is. I'm not a Bonds hater, I just don't like the fact that he's PROBABLY lying to everyone.\n\nBasically, he used to be a baseball hero, but not anymore.
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Instead of using steroids...Why dont you try d-bols? They are very safe without side effects. They are very powerful and you will see results quickly. Look at all of your other options before you go that route.
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lots of weight lifters each year using steroids and they banned from competitions. 100 meter runners are another group you can search the net for the name of famous athletes who had used steroids and their charges
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There is no such thing as "legal" steroids.  That is nothing more than vitamins and minerals.  Don't waste your money, buy a good multi-vitamin.  They try to make them sound like the good stuff (Dekka=Deca  Dianobol=Dianabol, etc.).  There is nothing like steroids that is legal.
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I reckon most of the above are partially correct but they don't really address your question. \n\nWe are all aware of the side effects from steroid abuse (note abuse) Steroids or testosterone can be taken depending on type and dosage while being monitored by a doctor quite successfully. It's the monster bodybuilders and 'self medicaters' that 'stack' steroids daily who are likely to have complications and even die.\n\nThere is no one hormone aside from testosterone that will help you. HGH supplementation does work but only with a few products on the market- Most claim miracles - not really true. You do not take this until you pass 30. It stimulates the pitutary (sp) gland as it secretes less as we get older. It works and side effects are minimal - you must be under medical supervision once again.\n\nTestosterone does work but using the same caution as above\n\nUse -  Creatine / Glutamine / L-Arginine / Whey protein\n\nEnd of the day mate - eat good - workout hard - You'll look great
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YES lol\n\n\nhttp://egrab.com/answers/links/bonds_steroids.htm\n\n\n.
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Plants, like fruits and vegetables, can be genetically engineered to produce bigger fruits. Steriods are naturally produced by the adrenal gland in mammals. Fruits are not mammals. I have never heard of fruits on steroids. Steroids are very powerful and very toxic. I have taken steroids for 3 years for an inflammatory autoimmune disease. You are probably referring to anabolic steroids. Since steroids are so dangerous do you think the Food and Drug Administration would allow them to be in fruits without your knowledge. Eat the pomegranate. The antioxicdants will do you both some good. There are no steroids in that fruit.
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If you are careful, do your research and learn about the different kind of steroids, doses, and proper use, they are surprisingly safe.\n\nThere are thousands of steroid users in America, its very rare that one of them dies in a given year.
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The way I understand it, Anablolic steroids introduce more testosterone into your body. This cause your muscle fibers to more easily "tear" when lifting weights. Then the muscle rebuilds much faster and larger because of the excess testosterone. But, there are many side effects from chronic use of these steroids. Go to any search engine and look up Lyle Alzado and you will find out how dangerous these substances can be.
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As an ex-model, steroids had done wonders for my body and my career. I've done them the smart way, under the supervision of a doctor (who's my friend) and few famous professional body builders (I'm a female)\nIt depends how you do steroids, what amounts in what period of time you do, what kind of "antidotes" you use after the "cycle" to clean out your liver/kidneys and whole body.\n\nOne thing that I will vouch for 'till the end of my days is Human Growth Hormone. It is not considered a 'steroid" but you can think of it as one. hGH has saved my life, rebuilt all destroyed organs in my body (as a youngster, I did lots of heavy drugs while partying too much), it made me totally healthy. Since a kit works for 7 years ahead, my body STILL burns fat on it's own, all my wrinkles from tanning too much dissapeared, my hair and skin are just flawless. all doctors I told the truth to, confirmed that it is because I took hGH. When I first started taking it, I was only 18- it made me grow 2 inches taller. And I didn't get any side effects from it, because I took prescribed dosages.\n\nSteroids are not totally "evil". It's evil and wrong to take them without previous research and supervision of those who know how to take them safely.
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I'm assuming you are talking about anabolic steroids. If so, the best cycle is to not use them. They do more harm than good. Yes, they will make your muscles grow (with a good exercise program), but the side effects are pretty bad. Here is a list of some side effects:\n\nsevere acne\nreduced sexual function\ntesticular atrophy\npremature baldness\nabnormal breast development (in males)\npermenant increase in body hair (in females)\nenlargement of the heart\nincreases of prostate cancer in heavy users\nliver damage\n\nSound fun. doesn't it.
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no they can die from steroids. my friends boxer had steroids and it died
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NO steroid is good for you ..It not only causes heart problems but digestive , impotency , hair loss , kidney and liver problems . you are probably at your peak now and need to add a few more tings to your regime. Stay off steroids ,, no matter legal or not they will kill you
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Professional athletes should not be able to use any performance enhancements. Their abilities should speak for themselves. If you can't play on your own natural talents then pay attention in school. Few athletes ever make it to the professional level and taking drugs is the same as cheating. Steroid usage by athlete is dangerous and unhealthy. They also effects the libido, size of manhood and cause some serious emotional swings.
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im Mr.olympia ronnie coleman, marks, jay cutler, most of all.in indian pollywood salmankhan...etc. mostly in 50% of gyms. but it is very very very very danger... for more details see the web page:   http://www.steroidtruth.com