What is pharma and what are the consequences of taking it for the body?

Asparkam

The drug contains potassium and magnesium salts of aspartic acid or aspartates. Metal ions support heart performance and body endurance, especially in the summer heat. The product is used in bodybuilding during “drying” and relieves athletes from muscle cramps. Asparkam restores the balance of minerals after magnesium and potassium are eliminated due to large volumes of fluid consumed to avoid intoxication of the body during periods of intense training and increased protein nutrition. Asparkam is available in tablet form. The dosage and regimen of taking the drug is determined by a sports doctor. He recommends taking 1-2 tablets 3 times a day, preferably in the morning and afternoon.

Omaron

Omaron is another representative of the group of nootropic drugs, only it is complex. It contains piracetam, previously described, and cinnarizine. Due to the fact that this drug is complex, its effect will be more pronounced. As stated above, nootropics are a huge group of drugs, supposedly divided into 11 groups in their classification. But for us, their most important effect is to improve both macro- and microcirculation. This allows you to increase the load on the body and achieve the desired results. Available in tablet form. Omaron is prescribed 1-2 tablets 3 times a day during or after meals. Prominent representatives of this group of drugs are: nootropil, phenibut, preductal, noofen.

Contraindications that apply specifically to athletes: intolerance to the drug components, psychomotor agitation, children under 5 years of age.

Mildronate

Mildronate is used in bodybuilding as a cardioprotector that compensates for physical and mental fatigue in athletes by restoring their energy reserves. The drug normalizes vascular tone, reducing resistance in the peripheral part of the circulatory system. Mildronate ensures the normal course of metabolic processes and stimulates intracellular immunity. The daily dosage of the drug is determined at the rate of 15-20 mg/kg of body weight, which is on average 1-2 g, taken in 4 divided doses. Course duration is 14 days, repeated after 2-3 weeks.

Riboxin

Being a precursor of adenosine triphosphoric acid (ATP), a universal source of energy in the cell, Riboxin has a complex effect on the bodybuilders’ body:

increases endurance;
stimulates regeneration processes in muscle cells;
strengthens the immune system;
promotes the synthesis of the hormone insulin and better absorption of glucose;
stimulates metabolism, especially energy metabolism.

Riboxin can replace ATP. The drug is effective in combination with potassium orotate. It is taken for 1-3 months according to the regimen of 0.2 g 3-4 times a day.

Vitamin complex

Each person has their own characteristics of the body, so it happens that a number of drugs can cause unwanted manifestations or allergies in them. But what if you want to play sports and make your body more resilient? And this is where a complex of vitamins comes to the rescue. Particularly popular is Complivit, which must be taken three times a day, one tablet after meals. If you want to choose your own vitamins, then special attention should be paid to the following:

B1 helps regulate the functioning of the main systems of the human body: cardiovascular, nervous and digestive. It also affects growth and energy balance. If this vitamin is not enough in the body, then a person experiences irritability, increased fatigue, and lack of appetite.

B12 enhances the synthesis and accumulation of proteins and produces a strong anabolic effect.

B6 is an essential element for metabolic processes in the body and the normal functioning of the central nervous system.

Vitamin C.

Vitamins belonging to group B are produced in the form of an injection solution in each ampoule of 1 ml, and the concentration is 5%. They cannot be administered together; on the first day the body receives one of them, on the second the next, and on the third another, and so continue alternating.

Clenbuterol

One of the best fat burners in bodybuilding, increasing the level of basal metabolic rate by 20-30%. The drug is used at the drying stage. Clenbuterol has a powerful anti-catabolic effect, that is, it protects muscle tissue from destruction. It is also characterized as a moderate anabolic. At the initial stage, side effects are possible in the form of anxiety, insomnia, hand tremors, and headaches. The daily dose is 10 mg (1/4 tablet). Gradually the dosage can be increased to 3 tablets per day. The course of Clenbuterol lasts no more than 2 weeks to avoid the development of addiction.

Important! After a two-week break, the course of Clenbuterol can be repeated, but using the drug Ketotifen.

Anastrozole

An affordable doping drug for bodybuilders, Anastrozole, prevents the conversion of testosterone to estrogen, a process known as the aromatosis effect when taking anabolic steroids. The effect of the drug is manifested in the following effects:

decreased levels of female hormones;
increase in the level of free testosterone and its natural synthesis;
increasing the concentration of anabolic hormones;
getting rid of signs of gynecomastia (female-type fat deposition with noticeable enlargement of the mammary glands);
gaining muscle mass;
improvement of muscle strength indicators.

If there is a decrease in libido, erectile dysfunction, or depression, the dose of the drug is reduced.

Growth hormones and substances for mass gain

When asked what pharma is, any fitness trainer will give you a list of particularly common drugs containing anabolic steroids. Anabolic steroids (or pharmaceuticals, or chemistry) in their action imitate the action of human hormones. Steroids are divided into substances with high androgynous activity (these include all types of testosterone) and anabolic activity (methane).

Is the use of these substances safe and will it bring the desired result? The answer to the second question is unequivocal - yes. But to the first one you will receive very different answers, depending on who gives them to you. The author of the article, who has no financial interest in the sale and distribution of active drugs, does not advise you to use steroids. In addition to increased protein synthesis and, accordingly, muscle mass gain, in the long term you risk developing liver and kidney diseases, as well as impotence. This is what pharma is for your body - effective doping, which subsequently makes the person taking it a beautiful disabled person.

You can also achieve no worse results in bodybuilding by using correct and effective strength training in combination with cardio training, as well as by consuming harmless sports nutrition.

Tamoxifen

A drug from the group of antiestrogens that block the synthesis of female hormones. Tamoxifen stimulates testosterone secretion. It acts slowly, so its use lasts from 6 to 8 weeks. Tamoxifen has fat-burning properties and increases muscle density, so it is used during drying. The composition is required to remove excess water that can accumulate when taking anabolic steroids in bodybuilding.

Pentoxifylline

A drug that dilates blood vessels, improving blood supply and tissue nutrition, but without significantly changing blood pressure levels. Pentoxifylline is considered one of the best doping drugs in the pharmacy for bodybuilding, used for pumping. The effect of the product appears an hour after administration. In 90% of cases, athletes note a powerful pump lasting several hours. Increases the effect of venousness, fullness, pumping, which is why it is taken by bodybuilders on the eve of going on stage.

For headaches associated with hypotension, mild nausea, tachycardia, redness of the skin, the dosage is reduced or the drug is discontinued. Pentoxifylline is taken before and after training. On average, the dosage regimen looks like this: 3 times a day, 2 tablets (100 mg) for a week. The drug is contraindicated for persons with heart and vascular diseases.

How to increase physical activity?

The risk of an energy downturn increases in spring and autumn. It manifests itself in decreased activity levels, depression and low mood. This affects physical strength and overall performance. It is difficult for people to tune in to mental work; weakness and lethargy become obligatory companions.

One of the best solutions will be a vitamin-mineral complex and dietary supplements with special action. It is recommended not to wait for severe symptoms and to start taking medications for preventive purposes. To increase the effectiveness of such funds, it is important to adhere to the following recommendations:

· take natural supplements;

· use food products – beet juice, a mixture of nuts, lemons, honey and dried fruits;

· maintain a daily routine;

· Healthy food;

· have a calm emotional background and positive thinking.

Good additions to dietary supplements include foods such as oatmeal, bananas, dried fruits, strawberries and nuts. They do not interfere with losing weight, they saturate well and nourish the body with natural microelements. By adhering to such rules on a regular basis, you can increase your vitality and restore energy balance.

Agapurin

A vasoactive drug that improves blood microcirculation in muscle tissue and thins the blood. Ensures the fullness of the muscles, the development of the network of capillaries in it, without which pumping and muscle growth of a bodybuilder is impossible.

In bodybuilding, Agapurin is taken according to the following scheme:

on training days 3 times 2 tablets;
on rest days, 3 times 1 tablet.

The duration of the course of Agapurin is 20 days. After a 4-week break, the course is repeated. Take the tablets with plenty of water. To avoid side effects, it is forbidden to take the drug without consulting your doctor.

Pros and cons of natural and “chemical” bodybuilding

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Author unknown.

Date: 2014-08-28

Important! We do not encourage the use of steroids and other strong drugs. All information is given so that those who decide to take them do so with minimal risk to health.

People who want to build up muscles and have an athletic, pumped up and sculpted body are divided into two groups. The first, of which there are more, believe that it is impossible to achieve muscle growth and strength without chemicals. The latter believe in natural bodybuilding, believing that it is not necessary to take steroid drugs to pump up muscles.

Many people now stop believing in natural bodybuilding. This happens because after working out for several months according to the programs of unknown people from the Internet, they do not see any results.

Everyone can develop their strength and build a beautiful, athletic and sculpted body without using chemicals. The only question is the time spent in the gym. From my own experience, I can say that an athlete who has used steroids (anabolic steroids) will leave far behind an experienced athlete who has been training naturally for 5 years!

And then beginners begin to think: is it worth trying chemistry? Not realizing the harm they can cause to their health. Everything needs to be written down correctly, otherwise there will be problems (that is, side effects). Or there will be no effect from the training. Bodybuilding is bodybuilding. Here you need to adjust everything, look for programs and nutrition.

The benefits of natural bodybuilding

Without the use of hormonal and anabolic drugs, you can avoid side effects that may arise due to their incorrect use!

During a temporary cessation of training, the muscles are preserved for a long time.

Psychologically, you get used to working and receiving a worthy reward for your hard efforts.

Cons of Natural Bodybuilding

Duration and painstaking work on your body.

Constant struggle with training stagnation and plateaus.

Pros of bodybuilding with steroids

Glutamic acid

This is a non-essential amino acid, an integral part of muscle fiber proteins. The drug improves brain activity, which allows you to concentrate on the training process. Glutamic acid improves immunity, which is especially important for athletes on a cycle of anabolic steroids. It promotes the utilization of lactic acid and the restoration of the bodybuilder's muscles on rest days. A quarter of the amino acids included in protein molecules can be synthesized from glutamic acid.

Vitamin complexes

Vitamins are non-protein components of enzymes; they are necessary for biochemical processes, including protein biosynthesis. Without them, weight gain medications are ineffective.

Of the complex vitamins, the most popular in bodybuilding is the drug “Complivit”, taken after meals in a dosage of one tablet 3 times a day. When taking vitamins separately, it is especially worth noting the B vitamins:

Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) has a strong anabolic effect.
For normal metabolism and nervous system function, take Pyridoxine or vitamin B.
For energy balance, growth and regeneration processes, you will need thiamine or vitamin B.
Folic acid (vitamin B9) is responsible for the functions of hematopoiesis and amino acid metabolism. The daily requirement for it is 600 mg.

Attention! B vitamins are injectable preparations. To eliminate competition between them, they are pierced separately.

Ascorbic acid resists colds, so for prevention it is taken 3-5 g per day.

Without minerals, nerve impulses are not transmitted and muscles do not contract. Some of them are part of bone tissue (phosphorus and calcium), others are involved in the production of testosterone, for example, zinc. The cells and intercellular fluid are filled with solutions of mineral salts (electrolytes).

Complex preparations with the optimal content of vitamins and minerals for athletes are especially popular among bodybuilders.

Vitamins and minerals

It would be stupid to argue with the need for athletes to take increased doses of vitamins and minerals.

It has long been proven that vitamins increase the activity of enzymes through which most chemical processes occur, including protein synthesis.

Without vitamins, you CANNOT BUILD MUSCLES, because... your body will not be able to convert incoming substances into the very treasured elements that make up muscles.

The situation is the same with minerals. Many minerals act as building materials for the tissues of the human body. For example, zinc takes part in the synthesis of TESTOSTERONE (the main anabolic hormone), and calcium and phosphorus are part of bone tissue.

Minerals also promote MUSCLE CONTRACTION by ensuring the transmission of signals along the cell membranes of nervous tissue. Intra- and extracellular fluids are filled with minerals (electrolytes).

I think that few people doubt the need to take vitamin and mineral complexes, especially people living in the northern regions.

Basic PRACTICAL recommendations for taking vitamins and minerals are as follows:

We take vitamins in the morning and minerals in the evening;
If you drink sports vitamins, you can take them once a day or according to the instructions, and if they are from a pharmacy (for example, “Complivit”), then INCREASE THE DOSAGE TWO TIMES!

Diabeton MV

A drug from the “anabolic steroids for muscle growth” category. Diabeton MV is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Popular with athletes in the off-season to support plastic metabolism. The course begins with one tablet (30 mg) per day, taken with breakfast. The duration of the course of Diabeton MV is 1.5-2 months. During this time, the dosage is adjusted to 60 mg (2 tablets). The drug is not combined with other medications. It is more effective on weight when organizing 6 meals a day with a high content of protein foods in the bodybuilder’s diet and a minimum amount of fat.

Warning! Taking Diabeton MB along with a low-calorie diet can lead to hypoglycemia.

How effective are steroids?

Many steroid users would have you believe that their superhuman bodies are more due to hard work than medication, but this is simply not true.
Yes, it takes a lot of hard work to create a top-level physique, but it also takes a lot of pharmacology.

The reason for this is quite simple: there are natural limits to muscle growth and fat loss . And then you run into problems: You can't eat enough food to feel good, your workout load seems overwhelming, your sleep suffers, your sex drive plummets and your energy levels drop. The right drugs change all this completely. Here are the results of one famous study from Maastricht University. Over the course of 10 weeks, they divided the athletes into 4 groups:

placebo without exercise
testosterone without exercise
exercise without testosterone
exercise plus testosterone intake.

In the exercise groups, subjects worked out in a standardized manner 3 times a week for 12 sets of 6 repetitions. And this is what happened after 10 weeks:

No, this is not a mistake. The testosterone-no-exercise group gained more muscle mass than the guys who worked out 3 times a week. A few more numbers: In the first year of bodybuilding, a natural athlete is maximally able to gain no more than 9-11 kilograms of muscle mass (and women - about half of this). So, with a properly structured course of steroids, diet and training program, within 2-4 months you can achieve the same thing that a natural athlete would need a year to achieve.

Saltos

Saltos is a highly effective fat burner, similar in properties to Clenbuterol. The drug stimulates the secretion of thyroid secretions, as well as norepinephrine and adrenaline, which, against the background of rising temperature, promotes the oxidation of fats. Saltos is used in bodybuilding at the drying stage. The daily dose of the drug for weight loss for an athlete weighing 75 kg is 3 tablets in several doses. If well tolerated, the dosage is increased by 2 times. The course lasting 6 weeks is repeated after 1.5 months. Saltos also activates the nervous system, so taking the drug is accompanied by hand tremors, headache, tachycardia and nervousness.

Calcium glycerophosphate

Calcium Glycerophosphate tablets for weight gain for men are used to improve the condition of patients suffering from fatigue, rickets and dystrophy. Activate protein metabolism. The drug increases appetite, to satisfy which it is better to use a high-protein diet. The daily dosage of calcium glycerophosphate is 1000 mg for a weight of 80 kg. It is divided into 5 doses, one tablet (200 mg). Time to take the drug: morning 2 hours before training. The course for weight lasts 1.5-2 months.

Trimetazidine

A cheaper analogue of the famous Mildronate. Trimetazidine activates oxidative processes in the cell, accompanied by the release of energy, which increases the athlete’s performance, endurance, and ability to withstand intense training. Prevents the growth of free radicals. Combines well with other medications. Trimetazidine has a number of advantages over creatine-containing formulations.

Vinpocetine

Vinpocetine is a drug that dilates blood vessels, including those of the brain. Improves nutrition and normalizes metabolism in brain and muscle tissues. Thins the blood, eliminates the aggregation of blood platelets, thereby correcting impaired cerebral circulation. Vinpocetine promotes tissue resistance to oxygen deficiency. Stimulates glucose oxidation, norepinephrine and serotonin metabolism. The drug is taken an hour before training at a dosage of 5-30 mg. In case of an overdose of the drug, hand tremors and insomnia are observed.

Chemistry in bodybuilding

Let's first figure it out: what exactly do I call “chemistry”? And by “chemistry” I mean drugs that affect an athlete’s hormonal levels or imitate the effect of a hormone.

To complete the picture, let’s try to understand what hormones are. Hormones are biologically active substances produced in various glands. Once in the blood, they reach target cells (muscle tissue, skeleton, brain, etc.) and, reacting with these cells, activate various processes. Those. With the help of hormones, the body regulates all the processes occurring in it: our character (impulsiveness), height, weight, muscle volume, sexual characteristics, etc. depend on them. The role of the hormonal system is to adapt the body to various conditions (physical activity, stress). This is a very complex and organized process and interference in it, by definition, does not bring anything good.

So, let's return to the topic of “chemistry”. By “chemistry” we most often mean anabolic steroids – a synthetic analogue of the male sex hormone (testosterone and dihydrotestosterone). They are a medicine and are used for various diseases or after operations. Let's figure out why anabolic steroids have become so popular among athletes.

The anabolic effects of steroids include: an increase in muscle mass (due to the acceleration of protein synthesis), an increase in performance, and an increase in strength. In view of the fact that anabolic steroids are, in fact, the same testosterone, the effects of their use can be added to: increased libido (self-esteem), dulled feelings of fear, sociability, attentiveness, increased potency. In general, while taking anabolic steroids you will feel like a superman, but after finishing the course all these effects will disappear, because of this, many athletes develop a strong psychological dependence. Also, after long-term use and non-compliance with dosages, the production of your own hormone may be disrupted, so negative side effects may also appear: prostate inflammation, testicular atrophy, impotence, liver damage. Athletes often resort to so-called “post-cycle therapy” - the use of various drugs in order to minimize the effects of taking steroids and normalize hormonal levels.

As for the “I’ll drink once and quit” approach, you shouldn’t do that, because... the result from using such drugs after completing the course tends to quickly “evaporate”, therefore, in order to maintain shape, you will have to take more than one course. Steroids give a temporary effect, and if there is no professional need to have a “very cool” body and you are working out for yourself, it is better to abandon the idea of \u200b\u200busing various anabolic steroids.

growth hormone has now become very popular . It increases lean muscle mass and promotes fat burning. Growth hormone is not an anabolic steroid, because... is a peptide hormone, but in bodybuilding it is often taken together with them. Growth hormone has fewer side effects and a lower frequency of their occurrence, but is a very expensive drug.

There is also such a thing as various testosterone boosters - supplements that are designed to increase the secretion of your own testosterone in the body. These drugs are classified as sports nutrition and are sold absolutely legally in stores. It is generally accepted that they are absolutely harmless, but, as stated above, hormones are not to be trifled with in any case. These are certainly not steroids, but playing with any drugs that affect testosterone production does not lead to anything good.

Metformin

A drug used in the complex therapy of diabetes mellitus. In bodybuilding, Metformin is used as a fat burner. If you follow the instructions, it has virtually no side effects. Affects metabolism: reduces the absorption of glucose from the small intestine, prevents its formation in the liver, promotes the oxidation of the monosaccharide in the muscles. Suppresses the feeling of hunger, thereby stabilizing or reducing weight.

Attention! A course of Metformin in combination with intense training will only increase the effectiveness of the drug.

Rhodiola Rosea (Golden Root)

A plant from the adaptogen category. Homeland of Rhodiola rosea: Altai, Far East, Western Siberia, Sayan Mountains. The drug contains active components (rhodosin and rhodiolyside) that increase muscle strength and endurance due to an increase in the number and size of the “cell power stations” (mitochondria), where energy metabolism reactions take place. This is followed by an increase in the activity of actin and myosin, the proteins responsible for muscle contraction. Rhodiola rosea tincture is taken 2-3 times before meals in the amount of 20-25 drops.

It is better to entrust the selection of available drugs for bodybuilding to a sports doctor, who will take into account the individual characteristics of the athlete, his level of preparedness and experience.

Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola rosea is also called Golden Root. Its habitats are Eastern Siberia, the Far East, Altai, and Sayan Mountains. The pharmacological properties of golden root are due to the active substances present in it - rhodioliside and rhodosin. In pharmacies you can find them in their pure form. The main feature of Rhodiola rosea is the effect it has on muscle tissue, which manifests itself in improving energy metabolism in them. Taking the drug helps increase endurance and muscle strength. At the same time, the activity of contractile proteins – myosin and actin – increases at the cellular level, and mitochondria increase in size. Rhodiola rosea tincture is taken 2-3 times before meals in the amount of 20-25 drops.