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Are steroids produced naturally in the body?

April 26, 2017body naturally produced steroids

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Are steroids produced naturally in the body?

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A. The adrenal cortex of the brain produces corticosteroids, which help balance glucose and electrolytes in the body. In a healthy individual, the body produces exactly the right amount of corticosteroids. Taking un-prescribed steroids can alter these internal balances.