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Anabolic-androgenic steroids and related substances.

Charles E Yesalis1, Michael S Bahrke

  • 1Pennsylvania State University, 114 Henderson Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA. cey2@psu.edu

Current Sports Medicine Reports
|July 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Anabolic-androgenic steroids like androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) do not effectively increase testosterone levels for athletic enhancement. Long-term health effects and potential virilizing effects in women remain unknown.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Anabolic-androgenic steroids are synthetic testosterone derivatives.
  • They are misused for athletic performance and aesthetic enhancement.
  • Potential adverse effects impact the liver, lipids, psyche, and reproductive system.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in increasing testosterone levels.
  • To assess their impact on strength, lean body mass, and sexual performance.
  • To review reported health benefits and potential risks.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on androstenedione and DHEA.
  • Analysis of research investigating hormonal and physiological effects.

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  • Examination of reported adverse effects and long-term consequences.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant evidence supports androstenedione increasing strength or lean body mass via testosterone.
    • Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation does not raise serum testosterone or improve strength in men.
    • DHEA may cause virilizing effects in women.

    Conclusions:

    • Androstenedione and DHEA lack proven efficacy for enhancing athletic performance through testosterone elevation.
    • Long-term health risks associated with androstenedione are not established.
    • DHEA's purported antiaging and performance benefits are not supported by research, with potential risks for women.