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Lipoprotein analysis in bodybuilders.

G McKillop1, D Ballantyne

  • 1Department of Medical Cardiology, Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow, U.K.

International Journal of Cardiology
|December 1, 1987
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Anabolic steroid use in bodybuilders significantly worsens blood lipid profiles, increasing risks for heart disease. Non-steroid bodybuilders showed no beneficial lipoprotein changes from training compared to sedentary individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Anabolic steroid use is prevalent for athletic enhancement.
  • These steroids negatively impact blood lipid profiles (cholesterol, LDL, HDL).
  • Exercise effects on lipids are complex, especially with steroid use.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of anabolic steroid use on lipoprotein profiles in bodybuilders.
  • To compare lipid profiles of steroid-using bodybuilders, non-steroid bodybuilders, and sedentary controls.

Main Methods:

  • Study involved 24 subjects: 8 sedentary controls, 8 non-steroid bodybuilders, 8 steroid-using bodybuilders.
  • Lipoprotein levels (cholesterol, LDL, HDL, HDL2, HDL3) were analyzed.
  • Comparison of lipid profiles across the three groups.

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Main Results:

  • No significant lipoprotein differences were found between sedentary controls and non-steroid bodybuilders.
  • Steroid-using bodybuilders exhibited higher cholesterol and LDL levels.
  • Steroid users showed lower HDL, HDL2, HDL3, and HDL2/HDL3 ratios compared to other groups.

Conclusions:

  • Power training alone did not confer beneficial lipoprotein effects in this study.
  • Anabolic steroid use in bodybuilders leads to adverse lipid profiles.
  • These lipid changes may increase long-term atherosclerosis risk, warranting further investigation.