Adverse Effects Associated With Anabolic Use in Athletes: Systematic Review

March 2018 in “ Ars Pharmaceutica (Internet) ”

Ricardo Urios López, Javier Sanz‐Valero

anabolic agents cardiovascular issues behavioral issues

TLDR Anabolic agents can cause cardiovascular and behavioral issues in athletes.

The systematic review evaluated the adverse effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) in adult athletes by analyzing 15 articles. It found that AAS use was linked to cardiovascular and behavioral issues, among other side effects. However, there were inconsistencies in the reported extent of cardiovascular damage. The studies reviewed were mostly outdated, indicating a need for more current research in this area.

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