Steroids - Pharmaceutical

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Description

Pharmaceutical Steroids are synthetic versions of natural Steroids - some Pharmaceutical Steroids are chemically modified forms of naturally occurring Steroids.

 

Toxic Effects of Pharmaceutical Steroids

Immune System

 Some Pharmaceutical Steroids may depress the Immune System.

 Some Pharmaceutical Steroids may cause Candida albicans infections.

 

Pharmaceutical Steroids may Interfere with these Substances

Vitamins

 Pharmaceutical Steroids may interfere with the body's absorption of Vitamin C.

 

Types of Pharmaceutical Steroids

 Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids

 Antiandrogens

 Contraceptive Pill

 Corticosteroids - Pharmaceutical

 Progestins

 Estrogens - Synthetic

 

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