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Do Steroids Help In Keeping Adults Over 40 Or 50 Year Young And Active?
Question: Some people claim that low doses of steroids do not cause health problems if done under medical supervision. On the contrary they help people over 40 or 50 to stay young and be more active.Is this true? What is your opinion on the matter?
Brief Answer:
Steroids use
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
Steroids are synthetic drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone that your adrenal glands produce naturally
In my opinion they should not be used without being recommended by the doctor for a particular problem or reason.
They have side effects as any other medication. Therefore, unintentional use can have consequences for the organism
Best regards
Steroids use
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
Steroids are synthetic drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone that your adrenal glands produce naturally
In my opinion they should not be used without being recommended by the doctor for a particular problem or reason.
They have side effects as any other medication. Therefore, unintentional use can have consequences for the organism
Best regards
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