Anabolic steroids are synthetic substances that are related to testosterone which is a male sex hormone. Steroids help in development of skeletal muscle along with development of the male sexual features. These steroids were primarily developed in the 1930s to treat some medical conditions. However steroid abuse led to classification of steroids as controlled substances. Anabolic steroids supplements started becoming available in the market as an option for steroids.

Anabolic steroids supplements could be purchased legally at one point of time. In fact supplements like androstenedione and tetrahydrogestrinone could even be purchased from health food stores. These supplements could be purchased without prescription. These steroids converted into testosterone and other similar compounds within the body.

Among all the anabolic steroids supplements androstenedione is considered to be the strongest steroid. The supplements were easily available as not much research was conducted on their use and the possible side effects. These supplements were not regulated as much by the FDA as the traditional steroids.

Anabolic steroids supplements like anabolic and androgenic steroids help in promoting stamina, strength and lean muscle gains. The legal steroid supplements may be made up of varied ingredients such as herbs, vitamins and minerals. Purchasing prohormones and other such supplements became illegal after the amendments to Controlled substances act were passed in the year 2004. However dehydroepiandosterone (DHEA) can still be purchased and buying this supplement is not considered to be illegal.

Anabolic steroids supplements also help in improving appetite. These supplements also have anti catabolic properties. Such anti catabolic properties prevents cortisol from breaking down proteins that are stored. Such a break down can cause muscle loss and so supplements can prove to be beneficial for professional sports persons and bodybuilders.

The supplements obtained do not have good quality control and so some of these may be contaminated. The gains obtained from use of these supplements may also be lost in a few weeks of stopping these supplements. It is difficult to determine whether these supplements would result in any specific effects among its users as is the case with steroids. Use of supplements is banned by major sports organizations such as the IOC, NFL and the NCAA.