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Lets talk side effects of AAS use for a bit.
Blood pressure and cholesterol are the 2 most serious side effects that can come of AAS use. These side effects are regulary linked to death.
Lets list some sides to get us thinking:
Liver problems -- the liver is quite an amazing organ. It has the ability to repair itself. Throw in some milk thistle, NAC, Tylers Liver Detox, Liv-52, whatever your hearts content, and you should have no problems here... ever! Unless you push the definition of abuse to the extreme -- but we are considering normal AAS users.
Acne -- there is nothing physcially harmful about having acne.
Roid rage -- don't tell me its a myth. Drugs such as tren and halo have been known to dispell this myth. But as a side effect, it really isn't deterimental to health, unless of course you get killed in a fight brought on by rage -- however most of us are responsible and would not let such an incident happen.
Permanent HTPA shutdown -- what does this mean? You will permanently have low testosterone levels while not cycling. A general decrease in the feeling of overall wellbeing and mood will occur, but nothing physically that can kill you.
Gyno (aka bitch tits) -- sure having a nice set of double D boobs is nice, but not when you are the one who has them. Nonetheless this side effect poses no threat to physical health.
Hair loss -- one of the most common side effects out there; once again no risk whatsoever to physical health.
Prostate enlargement -- increases the risk of prostate cancer. Not a direct effect on death however.
Permanently Reduced Sperm Count (sterilization) -- no being able to have children would be mentally difficult; however, there are no physical side effects. Adoption may be a good idea here.
Here is how these side effects are commonly and regularly combatted:
Liver problems -- various liver protectors listed above; or simply stay away from oral usage.
Acne -- accutane (under doctor supervision), vit b5, gugglesterones, etc.
Roid rage -- control yourself; step back and take a deep breath.
HPTA shutdown -- taking proper time off between cycles, running a heavy PCT, etc.
Gyno -- liquidex and femera are most commonly used, as well as nolvadex. Gyno surgery is usually the last resort -- for extreme situations normally.
Hair loss -- finasteride, nizoral shampoo, etc; there are 100's of hairloss products out there
Prostate enlargement -- finasteride and saw palmetto are prostate friendly agents.
Permanently Reduced Sperm Count (sterilization) -- taking time off between cycles is really what most people do to avoid this.
What is my point of all of this?
A large portion of the bodybuilding community goes through great steps to ensure some side effects (as listed above) are kept under control.
Yet cholesterol and bloodpressure are largely neglected.
You don't see many people adding Polisocanol and Niacin to a cycle to control cholesterol. Nor do you see people adding Coenzyme Q10 or Garlic to their cycles. And how often do you here: 'I am bulking, but still doing cardio to help control blood pressure and cholesterol' -- not often enough.
My point is hereby as follows: 'The two most serious side effects out there; high blood pressure and bad cholesterol are the two most neglected side effects out there. Why? Why? Why?'
Blood pressure and cholesterol are the 2 most serious side effects that can come of AAS use. These side effects are regulary linked to death.
Lets list some sides to get us thinking:
Liver problems -- the liver is quite an amazing organ. It has the ability to repair itself. Throw in some milk thistle, NAC, Tylers Liver Detox, Liv-52, whatever your hearts content, and you should have no problems here... ever! Unless you push the definition of abuse to the extreme -- but we are considering normal AAS users.
Acne -- there is nothing physcially harmful about having acne.
Roid rage -- don't tell me its a myth. Drugs such as tren and halo have been known to dispell this myth. But as a side effect, it really isn't deterimental to health, unless of course you get killed in a fight brought on by rage -- however most of us are responsible and would not let such an incident happen.
Permanent HTPA shutdown -- what does this mean? You will permanently have low testosterone levels while not cycling. A general decrease in the feeling of overall wellbeing and mood will occur, but nothing physically that can kill you.
Gyno (aka bitch tits) -- sure having a nice set of double D boobs is nice, but not when you are the one who has them. Nonetheless this side effect poses no threat to physical health.
Hair loss -- one of the most common side effects out there; once again no risk whatsoever to physical health.
Prostate enlargement -- increases the risk of prostate cancer. Not a direct effect on death however.
Permanently Reduced Sperm Count (sterilization) -- no being able to have children would be mentally difficult; however, there are no physical side effects. Adoption may be a good idea here.
Here is how these side effects are commonly and regularly combatted:
Liver problems -- various liver protectors listed above; or simply stay away from oral usage.
Acne -- accutane (under doctor supervision), vit b5, gugglesterones, etc.
Roid rage -- control yourself; step back and take a deep breath.
HPTA shutdown -- taking proper time off between cycles, running a heavy PCT, etc.
Gyno -- liquidex and femera are most commonly used, as well as nolvadex. Gyno surgery is usually the last resort -- for extreme situations normally.
Hair loss -- finasteride, nizoral shampoo, etc; there are 100's of hairloss products out there
Prostate enlargement -- finasteride and saw palmetto are prostate friendly agents.
Permanently Reduced Sperm Count (sterilization) -- taking time off between cycles is really what most people do to avoid this.
What is my point of all of this?
A large portion of the bodybuilding community goes through great steps to ensure some side effects (as listed above) are kept under control.
Yet cholesterol and bloodpressure are largely neglected.
You don't see many people adding Polisocanol and Niacin to a cycle to control cholesterol. Nor do you see people adding Coenzyme Q10 or Garlic to their cycles. And how often do you here: 'I am bulking, but still doing cardio to help control blood pressure and cholesterol' -- not often enough.
My point is hereby as follows: 'The two most serious side effects out there; high blood pressure and bad cholesterol are the two most neglected side effects out there. Why? Why? Why?'
