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How To Build Up Muscle - Is it worth using steroids?

How do anabolic steroids actually work? Why are bodybuilders using it?

Steroid raise testosterone levels in the body by using a different pathway for testosterone synthesis instead of the normal path. It directly increase and add testosterone to the bloodstream.

The specific benefits and side effects felt depend on the type of steroid used. An increase in the hormone testosterone in the body does not cause chemical reactions, but simply magnifies the reactions that already exist.

Basically anabolic steroids are modified versions of testosterone that have been created to maximize anabolic (muscle building) effects with as little side effects as possible. However, there is no such thing as perfect anabolic steroid.

Even the best known "cleanest" steroids have associated negative effects.

What are the common known beneficial factors?

Athletes especially bodybuilders resort to using steroids for four common reasons. To increase muscle mass and strength. To speed up recuperation time. To increase energy levels during workouts. To decrease fat.

What are the common harmful effects of using anabolic steroids?

The list is endless and these are the most commonly known negative effects:

- sodium retention - acne - gynecomastia - aggression - hypertension - cardiovascular disease - palpitations - enlarged heart - virilization - cancer - decreased blood clotting ability - headaches - anxiety - depression - impotence - stomach aches - jaundice - muscle tears - enlarged prostate - premature hair loss - stunted growth - immune system suppression - insomnia - sterility - anaphylactic shock - and much more.

Some Steroid Facts You Should Know Before Choosing To Use It:

Steroids are illegal in the United States and in many countries throughout the world. According to recent stats, over 3 million bodybuilders and athletes in the USA alone have used anabolic steroids.

As a results of abusing steroids, a significant number of bodybuilders are getting serious health problem as they age which include those I mentioned above. It is really not worth it after all.

Especially when you can gain BIG, ROCK-HARD AND DENSE MUSCLE naturally without having to use steroids as long as you got the "fundamentals" right!