Effects of Steroids on the Human Body
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Effects of Steroids on the Human Body Steroids are derivatives of the male hormone testosterone, for example, young body builders who use them to promote tissue growth endure arduous workouts routinely flood their bodies with one hundred times the testosterone they produce naturally. Steroids have many effects on the human body. Not only do steroids affect the muscles but can also do damage to the sex organs and the nervous system, including the brain. "Even a brief use of such drugs can have permanent affects on a child whose brain and body are still developing," warns Neil Carolan who is considered an expert in the field (Schroff 1).Many who use the drug also suffer from liver inflammation, ligament and joint damage, facial hair growth, acne, and occasional problems with tumors (Pear 3).There are a number more side affects of steroids of all kinds such as, Deeper voices, heart problems, kidney...


