Author

Tom Reardon

Publication Date

1-1-2003

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Olson, Daniel R.

Degree Name

B.S. (Bachelor of Science)

Legacy Department

Department of Biological Sciences

Abstract

Discusses the use of androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS): how they work, what they do, who takes them, why people take them, their advantages, their disadvantages, and side effects. Documents a number of studies done with different AAS and varied conditions. Considers the medical applications of AAS. Gives a basic background of the muscle system; how energy is produced at the microscopic level and implemented all the way up to the macroscopic level. Discusses three alternatives that produce similar physiological effects including creatine, antioxidants, and protein supplementation.

Comments

Includes bibliographical references.

Extent

22 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Rights Statement

In Copyright

Rights Statement 2

NIU theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from Huskie Commons for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without the written permission of the authors.

Media Type

Text

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