1. Supplements & Steroids

2. What is Testosterone? the principle male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid A Hormone that produces Male Characteristics Maintenance of muscle mass and strength Maintenance of bone density The largest amounts of testosterone are produced by the testes in men

3. What are steroids?  Anabolic steroids promote growth of skeletal muscle and the development of male sexual characteristics

4. Methods of Use Anabolic Steroids are taken: Orally Injected into a muscle Rubbed on the skin in the form of a gel or cream **Anabolic steroids are typically taken in cycles of weeks or months (this is known as cycling) rather than continuously**

5. Street Names for Anabolic Steroids Gym Candy Pumpers Stackers A's Anabolics Roids Balls Bulls Gear

6. Why people use Steroids To increase Muscle Size Increase Self Esteem Become better athletes To Look better

7. Side Effects (Males) Shrinking of testicles Reduce sperm count Infertility Pattern baldness Development of breasts Increased risk of prostate cancer

8. Side Effects (Females) Growth of facial and body hair Changes in or cessation of menstrual cycle Pattern baldness Deepened voices

9. Psychological Effects Irritability Aggressive, violent behavior Mood Swings Fatigue Insomnia Reduced Sex Drive Depression The depression can lead to suicide attempts

10. What are supplements? Dietary supplements help maintain and improve their health. Product intended to supplement the diet Not represented as a conventional food or as a sole item of a meal or the diet Contains at least one dietary ingredient

11. Supplements Vitamins Protein Powder, Bars Weight Gainer NO2, NO Explode Creatine

12. Questions 1. What are supplements? 2. Why do people use supplements? 3. List 3 Side effects of steroids for both Males and Females: 4. What is testosterone?

13. HGH Human Growth Hormone