What is Steroids

Steroids are drugs that are synthesized on the basis of the male sex hormone testosterone.
The main property of anabolics is to enhance the process of metabolism and assimilation of those substances that go to the construction of tissues of a living organism with simultaneous weakening of metabolic reactions associated with the disintegration of complex organic substances. And first of all steroids stimulate protein metabolism. Anabolics activate a positive nitrogen balance, which also activates mineral metabolism, delaying the body potassium, phosphorus and sulfur necessary for protein synthesis, which contribute to calcium retention in the bones.

Steroids are derivatives of testosterone, so they have an androgenic effect, that is, act on the type of male sex hormone. In consequence, the formation of a male muscular figure (one of the key secondary sexual characteristics) is provided.

Anabolics mimic the action of the male sex hormone – testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. Steroids accelerate the synthesis of protein inside the cells, which leads to severe hypertrophy of muscle tissue (this process is called anabolism). It is because of this that anabolics have gained great popularity in bodybuilding. The action of steroids is divided into two directions: anabolic activity and androgenic activity.

In medicine, representatives of the class of these pharmacological preparations are used in conditions observed, for example, after severe injuries, operations, diseases; with delayed healing of wounds, burns; with such bone disease as osteoporosis, cancer in the last stages, etc. Simultaneously with the treatment of steroids, increased daily doses of macronutrients (especially protein), trace elements (especially calcium) and vitamins are required to be included in the diet.