Steroids

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Description

Steroids are a group of Unsaponifiable Lipids, comprising three 6-membered Carbon rings and one five-membered carbon ring with various side groups.

 

These Substances may Enhance the Function of Steroids

Lipids

 Steroid Saponins may mimic the actions of various Steroids (specific Steroid Saponins are believed to mimic the actions of specific Steroids).

 

Smart Drugs

 Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) may increase the topical bioavailability of Steroids by 300% and may render endogenous Steroids more available to their target Receptors.

 

Groups of Steroids

 Bile Acids

 Ecdysteroids

 Guggulsterones

 Steroid Hormones

 Sterols

 

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