Anabolic Steroids And Your Blood (part 1)

Even a weight trainer engaged in heavy lifting will return out of the norm results even with no use of anabolic steroids. Now we all know the liver is one of the most important organs in the body Duh! - they all are! Detoxification, numerous processes involved in the conversion of food for energy, growth and repair.

The secretions aid fat digestion producing high density lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) and destroying the undesirable low density lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C). Did you know that even when we are resting, that our liver receives about 30% of our blood supply? You have a good look at the meat counter the next time you go to the supermarket.

Enzyme levels are detected through liver function tests (biological catalyst, try a biochemistry course for detailed info). The harsh workouts of a bodybuilder helps to break down a great number of skeletal muscle cells (Well that's if you're training right).

Along with intra muscular injections this can make test results appear misleading. So just what information should we be giving to our Doctor in order to get the right medical advice for getting bigger muscles? These tests include several enzyme markers so let's go over the ones relevant to bodybuilders.

We will now go over the guidelines for measuring a complete blood haematology profile although once again just concentrating on a few of the indices that of greater interest to us bodybuilders.

Haemoglobin: Let's take a look at the quantity of major blood protein of red blood cells and we certainly don't want a low count test result as this would imply that you have anaemia. The more likely causes are unbalanced diet and or deficiency of Vit B12 and folic acid in the blood. But no sweat, this is easily put right with a nice helping of liver or spinach.

Red cells: Now this is a weird one as it measures the quantity of red cells in a certain amount of blood. Our bone marrow produces these blood cells and they only survive for around 3 weeks, but certain toxins such as alcohol can lead to macrocytosis. This is whereby the cells get larger causing problems when trying to pass through tiny blood capillaries.

HCT ratio PCV (haematocrit ratio, packed cell volume / MCH (average corpuscular haemoglobin / MCHC (average corpuscular haemoglobin concentrations) are all different examples of red cell indices which describe exactly what red blood cells contain and their shape.

ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) gives us an overall picture of a patient's health. If you are suffering any type of infection then you are likely to get a high rate due to possible medications that can affect the immune system. A high test rate can also be caused by certain inflammatory conditions.

The correct level of platelets is essential in the blood system for the purpose of allowing the blood to clot. If a low count is found then the possibility of bruising or excessive bleeding from a wound is likely to happen. This condition can also be enhanced by taking aspirin while in an ECA stack.

A viral or bacterial infection could cause a high while cell blood as the increased production is necessary for releasing more antibodies in an attempt to bring the infection under control. One advantage of having a large muscle mass is in the case of infection as the body requires protein in order to synthesis antibodies.

The above tests are not normally looked at in the GP's consulting room, unless specific problems have been encountered. The following test parameters are the ones that are usual to weight trainers but sound alarm bells to any consulting Doctor interpreting the results, not used to having a 200lb plus muscle monster in front of him. (Don't miss part 2).

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