Cholesterol and steroids.

[Golden_Muscle]

My first question is, is there a steroid that does not touch your cholesterol levels?

And my second question is, If you are prone to high cholesterol, which one of these steroids would be worse? Test or dbol?

Thanks. Just wondering.

[house1]

Anabolic/androgenic steroids are also linked with cardiovascular defects. This theory is supported by the fact that steroids actually can elevate the cholesterol and triglyceride levels. At the same time it has been noticed that a decrease of the HDL value and an increase of the LDL value are possible. HDL (high density lipoprotein) protects the arteries by eliminating the excess, unused cholesterol which has been deposited on the arterial walls, and by transporting it to the liver where it is then metabolized. For this reason a high HDL level is-desirable, whereas athletes taking steroids have a low HDL level and thus are exposed to an increased risk of cardiovascular defects and heart disease. An increase of the LDL values, on the other hand, is undesirable since LDL brings about exactly the opposite effect, by promoting the cholesterol deposits in the arterial walls. Consequently, steroids can cause an overall unfavorable situation: high cholesterol level, low HDL and high LDL values. For this reason athletes should regularly have their triglyceride and cholesterol levels checked, in order to avoid following into this high risk group - In combination with the generally used mass-buildup diet (lots of calories, lots of fat, fast food, and sweets) this possible risk is also increased. Other unfavorable factors are stress, high blood pressure, weight increase, a bad aerobe predispostition, and smoking. Here, once again, it seems that the steroid choice, the dosage, the duration of intake, and especially the constitution of the individual, play an important part in the development of defects. It has been shown that the changed values practically return to their original values within several weeks after steroid termination. Although older athletes are usually more at risk, one cannot exclude defects in younger people and females. It is still not clarified, if the increased glucose intolerance and elevated cortisone level possibly brought about by steroids, contribute to the development of cardiovascular defects.

[house1]

dont think there is any steroid that will not effect your levels in some way bro

[bonebreaker]

Anavar really kills mine! Enanthate doesn't seem to affect mine at all though---Go figure. BB

[Golden_Muscle]

Thanks man. That was great info.

So what do you think is worse for cholesterol.... Test or dbol?

I say dbol is worse, but thats just a guess.

[Bouncer]

Dbol and test will pretty much have the same effect on cholesterol and neither one is good.

[Golden_Muscle]

Originally posted by THE BOUNCER
Dbol and test will pretty much have the same effect on cholesterol and neither one is good.

Damn..... Thanks man.