Steroids vs. natural: Steroid use in sports
Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) are synthetic substances that copy the effects of testosterone. They combine both anabolic effects (promoting muscle growth and strength) and androgenic effects (developing male characteristics). Initially, these steroids were for medical purposes, to treat conditions like delayed puberty, muscle loss due to diseases such as cancer, and hypogonadism, which is a condition…