American Heart Association says Chronic Anabolic Steroid use may damage Heart, Arteries
June 1, 2017
American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
Dallas, TX – Long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid use may reduce the heart’s ability to pump blood throughout the body, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
In addition, long-term anabolic-androgenic steroid use damages the heart muscle’s ability to relax and may cause atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.
Anabolic-androgenic steroids mimic naturally occurring testosterone, a muscle-building hormone that promotes male sexual characteristics.
Hardening of the arteries is associated with long-term anabolic steroid use. (American Heart Association)
