How would having a higher testosterone ratio help?
I don't understand how having a higer testosterone ratio would have helped Floyd Landis. It's not like adreneline ... is it?
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No not quite like adrenaline. Testosterone helps rebuild, heal and develop muscle quicker then if the testosterone was not added. Us guys have an amount we make ourselves, but to add extra builds us up quicker. It also makes us more aggressive and can have later life negative effects. What I don't understand about Mr. Landis is that taking testosterone the day he was said to have tested for higher levels, wouldn't have had time to have an effect on his performance.Bigger 'nads.
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testosterone helps with endurance. not sure how exactly but it would be the difference for him from winning or losing. he won because he went outside the rules. but its not like half those guys arent on something. the important thing to remember is that noone cares about the tour de france and as soon as bonds goes to prison or Barbaroe gets turned into a euro-big mac. you wont here anything else about this non-story.Hook up bicycle to my power outlet?
Anabolic/androgenic steroids are analogues of male hormone testosterone. Both have a core 17-carbon steroid chemical structure that gives them anabolic (protein building) and androgenic (masculinizing) properties. Studies were developed to separate the anabolic from the androgenic effects, but this has been only partially accomplished. The androgenic effects of endogenous testosterone are the development of male reproductive system and secondary sexual characters. The anabolic effects include growth and epiphyses closure of long bones during puberty, enlargement of larynx and vocal cords, improvement of red cells number, reduce body fat, and improve muscle mass.The ergogenic effects of anabolic steroids use are valued for three main mechanisms of action:
They shift the nitrogen equilibrium to the positive side for better utilization of ingested protein and the increased retention of nitrogen. Although temporary and needing a high-protein complementary diet, this effect helps the body to "build" muscles.
The formation of a steroid-receptor complex in skeletal muscle stimulates the RNA-polymerase system which, in turn, increase protein synthesis in the cell.
Anabolic steroids compete for glucocorticoides receptors, resulting in an anti-catabolic effect by blocking the protein synthesis inhibition which physiologically occurs after exercises due to glucocorticoides liberation.
Frequently, an euphoric and more aggressive behavior are experienced by anabolic steroids users, stimulating them to practice more and without fatigue for longer periods.
It should be noted that doses used by athletes often greatly exceed doses recommended for legitimate medical reasons, causing the potential for even greater negative consequences. Moreover, many athletes will use more than one anabolic steroid simultaneously. There are three common regimens practiced by anabolic steroid abusers:
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more testerone= more muscle= more speed= winning... also if you take roids or some other testosterone enhancing drug it does tend to increase your adrenaline levels becuase testosterone does relate to your adreneline...hope it helps by the way where in Htown are youMore Questions & Answers...