History of Anabolic Steroid
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History of Anabolic Steroids
Overview
It might be surprising to learn that anabolic steroids have been used since ancient times. Even in ancient Greece, athletes sought natural substances to enhance their physical performance, leveraging steroidal compounds to boost both androgenic and anabolic growth in the body.
Early Development
The modern history of anabolic steroids began in the early 1930s, when German scientists accidentally discovered the pharmaceutical form of steroids. Despite this discovery, interest in researching its applications was minimal at the time.
Scientific Advancements
The major breakthrough in anabolic steroid research occurred in the 1950s. Methandrostenolone, known as Dianabol, was approved by the FDA in 1958 after promising trials in other countries. Despite intermittent use from the 1960s to the 1980s, skepticism about its effectiveness persisted. A 1972 study showed no significant difference between those injected with anabolic steroids and those given a placebo.
In 1996, the National Institutes of Health conducted a study using testosterone enanthate at a dosage of 600 mg/week over 10 weeks. This research clearly demonstrated an increase in muscle mass and a decrease in fat among participants, compared to the placebo group.
Legal and Regulatory Changes
The legal landscape changed in 1990 when the US Congress passed the Anabolic Steroid Control Act, categorizing anabolic steroids as Schedule II controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Later, in January 2005, the CSA was updated with the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004, extending control to include prohormones as well.
Conclusion
The future of anabolic steroids remains uncertain, but their history is marked by significant milestones in both scientific understanding and regulatory action. Their use, once rooted in ancient practices, now represents a complex intersection of athletics, medicine, and law.
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