Anabolic agents

• • Anabolic agents are used to increase muscle mass and growth
• This can help improve:

  • Strength
  • Stamina 
  • Speed
  • Competitiveness (through increased aggression)
  • Recovery from injury
• Side effects include:

  • Addiction to the substance
  • High blood pressure 
  • Liver, kidney and heart damage
  • Shrinking of testicles
  • Biologically female athletes may develop a deeper voice, body hair and smaller breasts