Many athletes and bodybuilders reach the point where they wonder if they too should not try steroids. They begin to notice the fantastic results that others get without all of the work involved. When the other party looks to good, to fast it becomes evident he is on steroids. Anyone would wonder if after all of the effort they are putting into improving their body without getting much in the way of results if after all it would not be better to try steroids.

Just What are Steroids?

Steroids that cause this type of muscle growth that is so desirable among athletes are known as a type of steroid called anabolic. They can be either natural or synthetic and this group causes the cells to grow along with a certain amount of bone and tissue division. Muscle is not the only thing affected but also different organs. The natural steroid from testosterone is the one most often used for fantastic results. This is made from the male sex hormone. All of the steroids that have to do with the growth of muscle are anabolic.

What Does Testosterone Do?

Testosterone which is present in men shows a marked increase at the time of puberty. Some of the effects of testosterone are an increase of facial hair such as a mustache, or a beard and sideburns. Hair will also begin to grow on the chest. There is an increase in aggressive behavior. The face will loose the boyhood fat, there will be an increase in strength and muscle, the voice will deepen, the shoulders will get wider and there will be some remodeling of the bones in the face.

What are the Risks of Taking High Doses?

The risks are high when taking the doses needed to produce the results that are so desirable. How dangerous they are depends on the length of time they are taken, the dosage and the type used along with individual tolerance. Documented cases that are fairly common are severe acne, blood pressure problems impotence and mood swings. Sometimes there is a complete loss of control of emotions.

This goes beyond being just a little aggravated and becomes a real bad case of aggression that can and has turned into brutal violence. People who take steroids become dependent on them after awhile, meaning they are hard to get off of. They will go through all the signs of withdrawal.

Steroids are illegal for the general public and their use is not allowed in any amateur sports.