Serum lipids, lipoproteins, electrolytes, and urinary creatinine and electrolytes excretion in anabolic steroids users and nonusers on self‐selected diets

Abstract

Several studies have reported that steroid use produces profound lowering of high density lipoprotein and increases low density lipoprotein. However, the dietary history of anabolic steroid users has rarely been examined. Two groups of weight lifters were studied; 12 self‐administered anabolic steroid users and 13 nonusers. A 5‐day dietary record was collected from each subject to determine dietary fat and fiber intake. A fasting blood sample was collected to determine the respective plasma testosterone, lipids and lipoprotein, and cholesterol concentrations. The systolic and diastolic blood pressure was measured. Dietary fat intake was significantly higher in nonusers. There were no significant differences between the groups in the serum lipids studied. Subjects using anabolic steroids had significantly higher serum testosterone and protein intake. The systolic and diastolic blood pressure was lower for steroid users. Results suggest that the negative influence of anabolic steroid use on lipoproteins is partially alleviated by ingestion of a low‐fat diet.

Keywords:

• diet
• serum
• lipids
• electrolytes
• anabolic steroids