A new study in the Journal of Physiology links anabolic steroid use in young men to increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a heart condition.

A new study published in the Journal of Physiology has found that using anabolic steroids, which mimic testosterone's effects in the human body, may raise the risk of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation. These hormones, commonly misused for muscle building among young men, can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in individuals genetically predisposed to heart diseases. The study's lead author, Dr. Laura Sommerfeld, emphasizes the need to understand the impact of anabolic steroid misuse on young men's heart health.

February 17, 2024
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