posted May 15, 2000 11:02 PM            

Steroid Receptors

Steroid hormones work by stimulation of receptor molecules in muscle cells, which activate specific
genes to produce proteins (see Figure 1). They also affect the activation rate of enzyme systems
involved in protein metabolism, thus enhancing protein synthesis and inhibiting protein degradation
(called an anti-catabolic effect).

Figure 1: How a Steroid Hormone Works

Heavy resistance training seems to be necessary for anabolic steroids to exert any beneficial effect on
physical performance. Most research studies that have demonstrated improved performance with
anabolic steroids used experienced weight lifters who were capable of training with heavier weights and
producing relatively greater muscle tension during exercise than novice subjects. The effectiveness of
anabolic steroids is dependent upon unbound receptor sites in muscle. Intense strength training may
increase the number of unbound receptor sites. This would increase the effectiveness of anabolic
steroids.
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Take some time off, then you can try the deca. People react differently to different AS's, so the only real way of finding out is by trying it.

Good luck.

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