Perfil dos usuários de ergogênicos em academia

Abstract

The term “anabolic androgenic steroids” refers to a class of synthetic and natural compounds derived from testosterona oro ne of its analogues. Both androgenic and anabolic effects are indistinguishably modulated by actions at androgen receotors. Such substances differ in their relationship to anabolic activity because They are androgenetic, although no drug currently available is capable of inducing Only anabolic effects. The first reporto f the use of AAS to improve athletic performance occurred in Austria in 1954 and, since then, this practice has expanded significantly. The use of EAA is obviously beyond the scope of competition andhas been deemed ilegal by national and international sports industry regulatory bodies. However, according to statistics from the International Olympic Committee carried out in 2000, AAS are the category of ergogenic substances most used in doping. High dosages of EAA have been shown to cause a variety of adverse effects, including testicular tissue atrophy, hepatocellular changes, changes in lipoprotein metabolism, changes in mood and behavior. Although it is a common practice in the sporting world to use anabolic steroids to improve physical performance and increase muscle mass in athletes, their use is not limited to just athletes. There is also a growing practice among those who practice physical activities, mainly in bodybuilding gyms. The desire to improve physical appearance emerged as the main motivator for the use of anabolic steroids, in contrast to the reasons given by athletes who wish to improve their athletic performance, the abusive and indiscriminate use of these steroid substances, end up putting their users at risk of health. Through this work we will seek to understand the profile of ergogenic users in gyms.