When you think of steroids, the first thing that may come to mind is their use in bodybuilding to promote muscle gain. While this is a common application, AAS are used for several other purposes.
The main potential benefits associated with anabolic steroids are the following
- increases in muscle tissue due to enhanced protein synthesis
- decreased body fat percentage
- increased muscle strength and power
- enhanced recovery from workouts and injury
- improved bone mineral density
- better muscle endurance
- increased red blood cell production
- higher metabolism
- higher sex drive
- over all well being enhanced
- increase in energy levels
- decrease in joint inflammation
- increased immune system
These potential effects may benefit various groups of individuals.