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Steroids And Supplements
Difference Between Steroids And Supplements
Anabolic steroids are synthetic variants of testosterone: a masculine-type hormone produced naturally in the body, by both men and women. Supplements that are considered "Anabolic", are commonly deceitful, and sell as gimmick products. Non Anabolic Steroid supplements are successful, popular products, that only contain nutrients or other natural chemicals that generally adhere to the same processes and objectives as true anabolic steroids but in safer way. Nevertheless, despite the marketing method, some supplements can offer good results but don't have the side effects of illegal anabolic stroids.
Determining bodybuilding supplements and performance enhancers from anabolic steroids and unhealthy, high-risk health alternatives can be rather difficult. Generally both types of supplements list a nutritional chart indicating ingredients, nutrients, and chemicals within. There are liquid supplement mixtures which present the same information. True anabolic steroids are offered on the black market and find their way into the hands of many bodybuilders every year.
Anything containing Anadrol (Testosterone), Fluoxymesterone (Halotestin), Stanozolol (Winstrol), Oxandrin (Oxandrolone) and Nandrolone (Durabolin) is an authentic anabolic steroid, scientifically designed for increasing lean muscle mass; by physically replacing the work of the bodies natural testosterone production at a quicker rate; it can heal damaged muscle tissue faster, and produce greater physical results in which training and stamina have proven most effective. A beneficial penultimate option is to look for ingredients with the suffix "in", "one", or "ol", at the end each individual ingredient name -consulting a physician is always the safest option if you still have much doubt.
Additionally, studies have proven several bodybuilding supplements can be deemed safe as non-anabolic steroids that may still be called, "anabolic". These products have many names; the most common nutritional names and terms related to non-anabolic supplements are Creatine, Amino Acids, L-Glutamine, Methoxyisoflavone and Ecdysterone, and Nitric Oxide. With the exception to the rest, Nitric Oxide solely increases flow through the bloodstream delivering to muscles more nutrients and tissues needing oxygen and repair, making it popular, but it is not necessarily considered non anabolic, just an added boost to naturally occurring gas.
In conclusion, always read the labels to any product claiming the title or benefits, "anabolic". Never start an anabolic steroid regiment, non-anabolic steroid labeled product, or bodybuilding supplement from an unknown source. Always save the receipt then look for additional product information phone numbers or websites on the product(s) package. Any supplement promising faster muscle mass, stamina improvement, or increases in lean muscle mass through hormonal intervention should be examined carefully.