{"id":9394,"date":"2024-10-23T09:11:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T15:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alba-pharma.com\/steroids\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:11:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T00:11:49","slug":"steroids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alba-pharma.com\/en\/steroids\/","title":{"rendered":"STEROIDS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Steroids are synthetic substances derived from testosterone that stimulate muscle growth<\/p>\n\n<p>Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS): Synthetic derivatives of testosterone with a predominance of anabolic effect (protein building) over androgenic effect<\/p>\n\n<p>Steroids are lipid hormones essential for numerous bodily functions; their synthetic versions save lives when properly prescribed, but can be dangerous if taken without proper supervision<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do They Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>They cross the cell membrane due to being lipid-soluble \u2192 bind to cytoplasmic receptors \u2192 the hormone-receptor complex enters the nucleus and modulates gene transcription \u2192 synthesis or inhibition of specific proteins (enzymes, ion channels, structural proteins).<\/p>\n\n<p>Sex Steroid \/ Sex Hormones<\/p>\n\n<p>Examples: testosterone, estrogens, progesterone<\/p>\n\n<p>Regulate sexual development, spermatogenesis, menstrual cycle, secondary characteristics<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CHEMICALLY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Cyclic lipids: derived from cholesterol (natural precursor)<\/p>\n\n<p>Four-ring nucleus (three six-carbon rings and one five-carbon ring) with different side groups that determine their function<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RESULTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Rapid increases in lean mass and strength, but studies do not demonstrate that they improve skill, agility, or actual athletic performance.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alba-pharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RESULTADOS-EN-ESTEROIDES.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9055\" style=\"width:509px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alba-pharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RESULTADOS-EN-ESTEROIDES.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.alba-pharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RESULTADOS-EN-ESTEROIDES-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alba-pharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RESULTADOS-EN-ESTEROIDES-768x392.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alba-pharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RESULTADOS-EN-ESTEROIDES-450x230.png 450w, https:\/\/www.alba-pharma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/RESULTADOS-EN-ESTEROIDES-800x408.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ADMINISTRATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Injections are typically intramuscular, and they are also available in oral administration form.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steroids are synthetic substances derived from testosterone that stimulate muscle growth Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS): Synthetic derivatives of testosterone with a predominance of anabolic effect (protein building) over androgenic effect Steroids are lipid hormones essential for numerous bodily functions; 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