Anabolic hormones: a list of drugs

Everyone who comes to the gym and works hard, hopes for a return. In bodybuilding, the result is expressed in an increase in muscle mass. Stimulate the growth of muscle cells and contribute to the increase in the mass of muscle fibers special substances that are synthesized by the endocrine glands. Increase the secretion of anabolic hormones allows a special diet and exercise.

Anabolic and catabolic hormones

Hormones are chemicals that have a property for inducing. Developed by the cells of any living organism to influence the processes in the cells of all parts of the body.

By properties, hormones are divided into two groups: anabolic and catabolic. The hormone, which has an anabolic effect, allows you to build muscle mass, and catabolic - to break down the fatty layer. Some hormones can be attributed to both, and to another group, for example, growth hormone.

Hormones of anabolic action are divided into three large groups:

• Derivatives of amino acids (eg, adrenaline or tyrosine);
• Steroid hormones (progestins, estrogens, testosterone, cortisone);
• Peptide hormones (insulin).

Anabolic hormones

They are chemicals that are produced by the endocrine glands, and the growth of muscle tissue depends on them. These biologically active substances are divided into two groups: steroids and polypeptide, or protein (for example, growth hormone or insulin).

To increase the level of such hormones in the blood, special training programs are developed. How do they work? With intense physical exertion protein breaks down, in response the body produces a lost protein. Due to this reaction, muscle mass also builds up. If the growth process slows down, it is necessary to stimulate the synthesis of such substances as anabolic hormones. The list of such hormones includes insulin, somatotropin, testosterone and others.

Insulin

Insulin is an anabolic hormone produced by the pancreas. The substance helps to assimilate glucose and useful fatty acids. By letting glucose into the cell, insulin stimulates the synthesis of glycogen, while letting in fatty acids - getting your own human fats, which need joints. Insulin passes amino acids to begin the synthesis of intracellular protein. So, it is insulin that is rightly considered to be the main anabolic hormone.

However, lack of physical activity, consumption of a large amount of carbohydrates, and, as a consequence, excess weight increase the production of insulin. And since the hormone is involved in the synthesis of fats, the body will gradually accumulate fat.

Exceeding the dose of insulin can be deadly, since there is a risk of developing hypoglycemia. For the appearance of an overdose it is necessary to inject at least a complete insulin syringe, and the smallest lethal dose is 100ED. But even lethal doses of insulin do not cause a lethal outcome with the timely receipt of glucose into the body.

Substances that stimulate the synthesis of insulin

The extract of banaba leaves contains an acid, which increases the sensitivity of cells of the body to insulin. Strengthen the effect of supplementation when combined with ginseng. In medicine, the leaf extract of banaba is used in the treatment of diabetes. Take the substance immediately after intensive physical exertion together with protein and carbohydrates (35-50 mg extract at a time).

Extract of the plant anthem silvestre has long been used for the treatment of diabetes. The substance increases the amount of insulin produced, but does not lead to the depletion of the iron responsible for its production. Take the extract slowly, in small sips for half an hour after training. Effective reception of the hymn of the sylvestre along with proteins and carbohydrates (400-500 mg).

Under the influence of alfalipoic acid (ALA) improves the absorption of glucose by muscles. Take acid immediately after exercise at 600-1000 mg. When included in their diet of proteins of animal and vegetable origin, there is an increase in the production of protein, which has anabolic effect. It is also effective to take indispensable amino acids dissolved in water (at least 20 g) during training.

A growth hormone

Growth hormone (other names: GR, somatotropic hormone, STH, HGH, somatotropin, somatropin) is called a polypeptide hormone, which has an anabolic effect, it is synthesized by the anterior pituitary gland. Thanks to this biologically active substance, the body starts actively using fat reserves, transforming them into muscle relief.

The effectiveness of the growth hormone decreases with age: it is maximal in early childhood and minimal in the elderly. The production of growth hormone usually rises at night, about an hour after falling asleep.

HGH preparations were used in sports after medicine. Despite the ban reception, the sales volume of this chemical has increased.

The main reason for the popularity of somatropin is the practical absence of side effects and its high efficiency in the formation of the relief, in connection with the ability to reduce the amount of subcutaneous fat and the ability to accumulate fluid in muscle cells. In addition to the high cost of the drug, the drawbacks can be attributed to the fact that taking this hormone does not lead to an increase in strength, does not increase productivity and endurance. Growth hormone stimulates a slight muscle growth (about 2 kg).

Substances that increase the production of growth hormone

Alpha-glyceryl-forforil-choline (alpha-GPC) actively stimulates the production of its own GR in the body. In medicine, this supplement is used primarily for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Take 60-90 minutes before training for 600 mg of alpha-GPC.

Another compound is arginine and lysine. The substances stimulate the immediate production and release into the blood of growth hormone. Take a pharmacological in the morning on an empty stomach, in the afternoon before lunch and at bedtime (1.5 to 3 mg of each substance).

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that is involved in the transmission of nerve signals. Usually drugs, whose list of active substances include gamma-aminobutyric acid, are used in medical practice for the treatment of dementia. In sports, GABA is taken in significantly increased doses. It shows the use of an amino acid on an empty stomach an hour before bedtime or before training for 3-5 g.

Increases the secretion of growth hormone and melatonin, which is taken an hour before the physical load of 5 mg.

Anabolic steroid

Anabolic steroids are a group of pharmacological drugs that repeat the action of male sex hormones. The latter include, for example, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.

Unlike peptide hormones, anabolic steroids easily penetrate into the cell, where the process of formation of new protein molecules is triggered. Due to this, there is a significant muscle growth (7 kg per month), an increase in strength, productivity and endurance. However, in addition to anabolic effects, there is a significant percentage of androgenic: alopecia, increased growth of facial and body hair, masculinization - the emergence of secondary sexual signs of the male sex in women, virilization - an excess of male hormones in women, testicular atrophy, prostate hypertrophy.

Testosterone

Testosterone is the main hormone in the male body. The substance affects the development of secondary sexual characteristics, the volume of muscle mass, sex drive, self-confidence and the degree of aggression. Synthetic analogue of testosterone in Russia is officially banned, but some substances and exotic plants can stimulate the production of their own testosterone in sufficient quantities.

Biologically active substance has a number of side effects, but if you do not abuse synthetic testosterone and do not exceed the recommended dose, you will not have to face them. Even excessive doses rarely lead to irreversible processes in the body. The media has exaggerated the danger of taking such substances as anabolic hormones.

Drugs that stimulate the production of testosterone

Increases the level of testosterone damian - a bush from the family of Turner. The preparation with the same name contains an extract of the leaves of the plant. Pharmacological agent stimulates the production of its own anabolic hormones in the body and blocks the synthesis of estrogens, in contrast to medicinal analogues, which enhance the production of the latter. When an overdose is observed, almost narcotic euphoria and a significant increase in libido. Take the substance for half an hour - an hour before the first meal, as well as before physical exertion and sleep (50 - 500 mg).

Another drug - "Forskolin" - contains an extract of an Indian plant called koleus forskolia. By influencing the production of their own anabolic hormones in the male body, the pharmacological agent stimulates the natural production of testosterone. Take "Forskolin" twice a day for 250 mg.

A strong antioxidant, containing a natural pigment Astaxanthin, giving color to aquarium fish - "Astaxanthin." The substance is used in conjunction with palmetto, which includes fruits of dwarf palm. With a one-time intake of these substances, natural testosterone is produced in the body. Take the drug once a day as part of astaxanthin + co-palmetto (500-1000 mg of each component).

Anabolic hormones are produced naturally by the following conditions: a full eight-hour sleep, proper nutrition and maintenance of the body's water-salt balance. Training should not exceed an hour of intensive work.