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What are Steroids?

What Are Steroids?
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The term "steroids" refers to a class of hormones with a classic poly-phenol ring structure. There are two types of steroids and they are often confused: Anabolic and Catabolic. These two steroids serve different medical purposes.
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Catabolic Steroids (Glucocorticoids)
A group of steroid hormones produced in the adrenal cortex or made synthetically. They have various metabolic functions and are used to treat inflammation.
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Glucocorticoids are utilized to treat:
  1. Arthritis
  2. Asthma
  3. Autoimmune diseases such as lupus and multiple sclerosis
  4. Skin conditions such as eczema and rashes
  5. Some kinds of cancer
Side effects of glucocorticoids can include fat gain (particularly trunk), muscle atrophy, weakened bones, and cataracts.
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Anabolic Steroids (AAS)
A synthetic steroid hormone that resembles testosterone in promoting the growth of muscle. Such hormones are used medicinally to treat some forms of weight loss and by some athletes and others to enhance physical performance. The proper term for these compounds is Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids (AAS).

18.10.2019