What Even are Steroids?

What are Steroids?

💉Steroids are a synthetic chemicals designed to imitate compounds naturally occurring in the human body. When used in popular culture, the term typically refers to anabolic steroids💊

💪Anabolic steroids are commonly used to build muscle for aesthetic or athletic purposes. But just because they mimic natural compounds doesn’t mean they are without risk🛑

🧠Steroids affect sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen and can as a result interfere with many related bodily funcitons. For example, side effects can include significant mood changes and unwanted development of masculine or femnine bodily characteristics⚠️

🏥Steroids have legitimate medical uses and are often prescribed in hospital settings. They can be an effective tool for helping growth and regeneration in the body. Like any drug, however, the body eventually builds tolerance to steroids. This is why many body builders are forced to cycle, or switch between, different steroids♻️

🧪Steroids are not allowed by most major sports, and are recreationally illegal at the federal level. While not as strong as other drugs, penalties for steroid possession or distribution can result in 4-6 figure monetary fines and jail time🚔