Bodybuilders are very aware of the dangers of using anabolic steroids. There are legal implications. Being caught buying or possessing steroids can result in arrest, fines and jail time. There are societal risks. Your family, co-workers and training buddies might see you as a cheater. And there are health risks. Everybody knows baldness, acne, testicular shrinkage, and cancer are risks. However, there is one additional danger which is a precursor to heart disease, which will one day claim 50% of people reading this: Hypertension. The Risk Hypertension, or high blood pressure, affects many Americans. It can lead to heart disease or stroke. Bodybuilders using anabolic steroids run a greater risk of developing hypertension, as their red blood cell count skyrockets, they retain a lot of water, and they gain a great amount of weight ...

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For a male, the testicles are perhaps your best friend in life. They supply your body with the 40 to 45 mg of weekly testosterone needed for aggression, muscle growth, and sexual vitality. They retract in times of fear or anxiety, a natural mechanism that dates back to fight-or-flight encounters during the caveman days. They are deeply involved in some of the best moments of your life, and injuries to them often equate to some of the worst days of you life. They are very vulnerable to damage, from both internal and external stimulus. Today we’ll be addressing anabolic steroids are a potential agent for damage to your testicles. Some of the anti-steroid literature and advertisements you may have seen in your life have probably delivered some pretty scary imagery. We’ve all seen the “This is ...

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