Steroid

1. Steroid A steroid is a type of organic compound that contains a characteristic arrangement of four cycloalkane rings that are joined to each other. Examples of steroids include the dietary fat cholesterol, the sex hormones estradiol and testosterone, and the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone. The core of steroids is composed of twenty carbon atoms bonded together that take the form of four fused rings: three cyclohexane rings (designated as rings A, B, and C in the figure to the right) and one cyclopentane ring (the D ring). The steroids vary by the functional groups attached to this four ring core and by the oxidation state of the rings. Sterols are special forms of steroids, with a hydroxyl group at position-3 and a skeleton derived from cholestane By: Robert Moran And Danny Gordon

2. What Are Anabolic Steroids ? Performance enhancing steroids are a class of drugs that contain testosterone or its synthetic equivalents for use in improving bodily performance and building muscle. Steroids come in various forms. There are some types of steroids that are prescribed by doctors for legitimate reasons in treating conditions like chronic lung disease, allergies and asthma, and these are known as Corticosteroids. However, those are not the types of steroids we're discussing here. If you want to learn more about the difference go here. These types of steroids are anabolic steroids and typically called juice, roids or pumpers and are androgenic in the sense that they are meant to increase masculine characteristics.

3. Types of Steroids Androgenic Steroids The effects of this type are seen in the male reproductive tract that is growing and secondary sexual characteristics of men are developing. These are steroids that are produced in the androgens in the adrenal cortex in few amounts. They are used to treat the Behcet’s disease and its vascular manifestation. It can also be used to treat the hereditary angioedema and aplastic anemia. Corticosteroids This is the generic name of a hormonal group that has an action that is Cortisone-like. The mimic the activity and action of the cortisone, even though they are man-made steroids. Cortisones are produced by the body naturally and act as regulator in inflammation. They are prescribed to people with asthma, allergies, eczema, colitis, kidney disease and arthritis.

4. How Are Steroids Taken Into the Body? Steroids are taken into the body one of two ways: orally or through injection. In both cases, those who abuse steroids may use the drugs in cycles with rest periods off the drugs periodically.

5. What are the Dangers of Steroid Side Effects? People take steroids to build muscle mass and improve their overall athletic performance and there's no denying that steroids definitely deliver. They build strength and endurance along with muscle to make you more powerful. However, there are side effects associated with steroid use including acne, high blood pressure, aggression or mood swings known as roid rage, paranoia, and water retention.

6. What Dangers and Long-Term Effects Are Associated With Steroid Abuse? Just like with substances such as cocaine or heroin, abusing steroids can pose serious threats to your health and wellbeing. You become more likely to develop hypertension, kidney disease, liver disease, high cholesterol and heart damage. Men will notice hair loss, shrunken testicles and infertility. Some may even develop woman-like breasts. Your risk of prostate cancer is also elevated. Women, on the other hand, will notice a shrinking of the breasts, genital swelling, hair loss, a deepening of the voice and menstrual problems. Both sexes are placed at risk for developing diabetes as well.