What Types of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Exist?
Oral AAS (tablet form) Oral AAS lose much of their anabolic effect as they pass through the digestive system. Oral AAS have shorter effects than injectable AAS and therefore they need to be taken more frequently. Oral AAS (tablet form) have been associated with more side effects than the injectable form, particularly for the liver. This may relate to direct effects on the liver or to the potential for over use. Injectable AAS Research indicates that the majority of users inject at least some of the anabolic steroids they are taking. While thought to have less side effects than oral AAS, any drug injecting practice carries the risk of contracting infectious diseases (such as hepatitis B + C and HIV), infections at the injection site and damage to the ligaments, nerves and tendons due to incorrect injecting practices. AAS require deep intra-muscular injection and should never be injected into a vein. There are two types of injectable AAS – water and oil based: Water based injectables: •
