The document discusses the history and effects of steroid use in sports. It describes how in 1954, a doctor began administering testosterone to American weightlifters after the Soviets' success was attributed to steroid use. This led to the creation of the steroid Dianabol in 1956. The document also lists several serious side effects of steroid use such as inhibition of natural hormones, liver damage, acne, baldness and stunted growth. It concludes by providing references for further information on steroids and alternative supplements.

1. Steroids
Bigger, Faster, Stronger

2. 4 Main Topics
1. History of steroids in sports.
2. Advantages of steroids
3. Side Effects
4. My alternatives

3. History
In 1954, a physician named John Ziegler attended the World Weightlifting
Championships in Vienna, Austria as the teams’ doctor. The Soviets
dominated the competition that year, easily breaking several world records
and winning gold medals in legions of almost every weight class. According
to anecdotal reports, Ziegral invited the Soviet’s team doctor and the doctor
told him that his lifters had used testosterone injections as part of their
training programs. Whether that story is true or not, ultimately, the
Americans returned from the World Championships that year and
immediately began their efforts to defeat the Soviets using pharmaceutical
enhancements.
As you may have expected, when they returned to the United States, the
team doctor began administering straight testosterone to his weightlifters. He
also got involved with Ciba, a large pharmaceutical firm, and attempted to
synthesize a substance with strength enhancing effects comparable or better
then straight testosterones. In 1956, Methandrostenolone was created, and
given the name “ Dianabol”.

4. Side Effects
Inhibition of Natural Hormones
Liver Damage
Cholesterol ( Blood Lipid Profile )
Acne
Roid Rage
Baldness
Virilization
Stunted growth ( height )

5. References
- www.steroid.com
- www.zupplements.com
- My own supplements

6. References
- www.steroid.com
- www.zupplements.com
- My own supplements