Anabolic Steroids and Human Growth Hormone
The Differences Between Anabolic Steroids and Human Growth Hormone (HGH)
With the publication of the Mitchell Report at the end of 2007, the human growth hormone (HGH) and anabolic steroids became dinnertime conversation as everyone started to look towards athletes, especially in professional baseball, and the use of illegal drugs to enhance the players’ abilities. During this time, the terms “human growth hormone” and “steroids” became interchangeable but they are two very distinct things with large differences.
The human growth hormone is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. The hormone helps in growth and development and can restore one’s energy and make their muscles and bones stronger. The hormone has also been proven to be extremely effective in repairing muscle tissue and restoring bone density. While steroids are also naturally produced within the body and can also be very helpful in fighting things such as stress, anabolic steroids are not natural. They are artificially made and closely resemble male hormones. Steroidal supplements are much like anabolic steroids and help to increase strength and also appear to be very similar to male hormones.
There is one more difference between anabolic steroids and the human growth hormone. This is that one is illegal and one is not. Taking anabolic steroids or steroidal supplements is illegal when it is taken without a prescription. This is because there are many very dangerous risks to the person who is taking them. While the human growth hormone is not illegal and can be found in many different variations, there are still risks associated with the supplements so it’s important to educate yourself before you begin any new regiment. Both anabolic steroids and HGH are illegal in most professional sports however the testing for human growth hormone is difficult due to the fact that there are certain levels of it already in the body. Because anabolic steroids are not naturally found in the body, they can be easily detected