HDL level in amateur bodybuilders who misuse the combination of testesterone products and anabolic steroids in Bosnia and Hercegovina

Abstract

Who suffer from the Adonis effect
are unaware of anabolic steroid’s
side effects, whose misuse can be
prescribed to their need to achieve
perfect muscles proportion and
quality physical performance, without
the motivation to compete. Risk
factors such as increased LDL ( Lowdensity
lipoprotein), increased levels
of serum lipid, reduced HDL (Highdensity
lipoprotein), and arterial
hypertension are some of the major
factors which have an important role
in the pathogenicity of
atherosclerosis. These risk factors
are responsible for causing
permanent cardiovascular damage in
young amateur bodybuilders aged 18
to 25. Objective: The aim of the
study is to estimate the side effects
of misusing androgenic anabolic-steroids in combination with
testosterone in case of young amateur bodybuilders who have no
motivation to compete. In addition, this study will offer an estimate
and an analysis of a 5 years research conducted on Bosnian and
Herzegovinian young amateur bodybuilders aged 18 to 25 in
regards to the testosterone influence in the combination with
anabolic steroids and what side effects it might have on vascular
status, specifically in regards to HDL/LDL (High-density
lipoprotein/Low-density lipoprotein serum lipid). Methods: The
study was conducted on 60 individuals in period from 2010 to 2015
and based on amateur exercising program. 30 subjects are
recognised as those using the Androgenic-anabolic steroids in
combination with testosterone during a 5 year period, and were
compared with 30 subjects who did not use Androgenic-anabolic
steroids. Non-invasive methods were used in case of all subjects
(clinical examination and vascular ultrasound examination of vein
system). The routine of anaerobic training units in the Gym for
bouth groups was 1,5 - 2 hours performed 4-6 times per week.
Results: Final analysis has revealed that among the population of
young anabolic steroid users, the statistically dominant are males
(100%) or 30 subjects. Analysis has revealed that in Androgenic
anabolic-steroid group in case of 14 subjects or (44,8%), arterial
prehypertension condition with hyperlipidaemia is more
represented then in comparison with the group of 6 subjects or
(18,5%) who do not use anabolic-steroids and was statistically
considered significant by using p value less than 0,05. (p<0,05).
HDL (High-density lipoprotein) levels under 1.03 mmol/L were
more present in a group of anabolic-steroid users in 28 subjects or
(93,3%), which is statistically significant (p<0,05). Conclusion:
Amateur male bodybuilders aged 18 to 25 are dominant
androgenic anabolic steroids users, trying to achieve better muscle
proportion and physical performance while neglecting the
anabolic steroids side effects which have devastating
consequence on vascular system and increase the serum lipids
levels. Side- effects of using steroids in recreational exercising
program in young amateur bodybuilders are mostly connected with
the development of arterial hypertension and hyperlipidaemia,
which progresses the pathogenicity of cardiovascular disease with
devastating health disorders.