2. Testosterone FactsTestosterone Facts
At puberty, theAt puberty, the pituitary glandpituitary gland signalssignals
the production and release ofthe production and release of
testosterone.testosterone.
Testosterone causesTestosterone causes
– DeepeningDeepening voicevoice
– Development ofDevelopment of facial, underarm & pubicfacial, underarm & pubic hairhair
– BroadeningBroadening shouldersshoulders
– EnlargementEnlargement of external sex organsof external sex organs
– Testes to begin producingTestes to begin producing spermsperm
– IncreasedIncreased muscularmuscular developmentdevelopment
3. Anabolic / Androgenic SteroidsAnabolic / Androgenic Steroids
AnabolicAnabolic – play an important rule in– play an important rule in
tissue developmenttissue development
AndrogenicAndrogenic – produce masculine– produce masculine
characteristicscharacteristics
4. Anabolic SteroidsAnabolic Steroids
Used to treatUsed to treat
– Blood disordersBlood disorders
– Breast cancerBreast cancer
– OsteoporosisOsteoporosis
– Increase muscle size, strength & speedIncrease muscle size, strength & speed
WhenWhen prescribedprescribed for thesefor these
purposes, anabolic steroids arepurposes, anabolic steroids are
LEGAL!LEGAL!
5. ““If it doesn’t have a sideIf it doesn’t have a side
effect, it probablyeffect, it probably doesn’tdoesn’t
work.”work.”
6. Anabolic / Androgenic SteroidsAnabolic / Androgenic Steroids
Because the body senses the higherBecause the body senses the higher
levels of testosterone in the body, itlevels of testosterone in the body, it
stops producing thestops producing the naturalnatural
testosterone.testosterone.
This causes feminine characteristicsThis causes feminine characteristics
to become apparent in mento become apparent in men
– Breast developmentBreast development
– Testicular atrophy (shrinking)Testicular atrophy (shrinking)
7. Other Side EffectsOther Side Effects
Scarring acne on back, chest & thighsScarring acne on back, chest & thighs
Elevated cholesterol levelsElevated cholesterol levels
– Increases risk of heart attackIncreases risk of heart attack
Liver problemsLiver problems
CancerCancer
Decreased immune system functionDecreased immune system function
Psychological problems – “roids rage”Psychological problems – “roids rage”
8. Statistics about using steriod inStatistics about using steriod in
the USthe US
- 660,000 students (14 to 17 years of- 660,000 students (14 to 17 years of
-age) who’ve admitted to steroid use-age) who’ve admitted to steroid use
as of the year 2005.as of the year 2005.
14. In 2007, the global salesIn 2007, the global sales
approximately $53.4 billionapproximately $53.4 billion
In 2006, $51 billion (4.7%)In 2006, $51 billion (4.7%)
In 1997, $38.5 billion (38.7%)In 1997, $38.5 billion (38.7%)
Asia Pacific region, $22.6 billion (44.2%Asia Pacific region, $22.6 billion (44.2%
market share)market share)
North American , $16.4 billion (32.2%North American , $16.4 billion (32.2%
market share)market share)
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16. Amino AcidsAmino Acids
Increases muscle sizeIncreases muscle size
Weight gainWeight gain
Must have training along withMust have training along with
supplementsupplement
Will not make you look like a bodyWill not make you look like a body
builder unless you have type of bodybuilder unless you have type of body
to do so.to do so.
Side Effects:Side Effects:
Well-toleratedWell-tolerated
Stomach cramping, diarrhea, weightStomach cramping, diarrhea, weight
gaingain
19. Using Other SupplementsUsing Other Supplements
There are many “natural” substancesThere are many “natural” substances
availableavailable
Many are not considered illegalMany are not considered illegal
HOWEVER,HOWEVER, thethe long-termlong-term negativenegative
effects are not known.effects are not known.
With hard work and dedication, youWith hard work and dedication, you
can still achieve your dreams withoutcan still achieve your dreams without
relying on steriod .relying on steriod .
20. In 2007, the global salesIn 2007, the global sales
approximately $53.4 billionapproximately $53.4 billion
In 2006, $51 billion (4.7%)In 2006, $51 billion (4.7%)
In 1997, $38.5 billion (38.7%)In 1997, $38.5 billion (38.7%)
Asia Pacific region, $22.6 billion (44.2%Asia Pacific region, $22.6 billion (44.2%
market share)market share)
North American , $16.4 billion (32.2%North American , $16.4 billion (32.2%
market share)market share)
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