The liver is the one organ of the human body to which bodybuilders should pay the most attention. The liver is the body’s second-largest organ, second only to the skin. Its functions include insulin and glycogen breakdown, cholesterol synthesis, and toxin breakdown. This is especially vital for bodybuilders, as many aspects of the bodybuilding lifestyle present challenges to liver function. Oral Steroids Many competitive and non-competitive bodybuilders, from local level to professional ranks, consume oral steroids. The anti-steroid contingents in media and government have gone out of their way to ensure the general public knows the dangers of steroids, and there is no denying that many oral steroids are toxic to the liver and cause long-term damage. However, working with a doctor to monitor liver enzyme levels, many have found little to no noticeable long term effects. ...

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