If used properly, steroids can help the body heal from inflammation - they are very good for conditions such as Arthritis and Asthma, which are aggravated by swelling.
If used improperly, such as in an attempt to "bulk up," steroids can cause irreversible damage to the body, because in illegal use a proper dose is not used. Using too many steroids does damage the body.
Steroids make athletes stronger. But it is illegal.
Some athletes have taken drug tests to prove they are not on steroids.
Athletes are tested for steroids and performance enhancers.
steroids
It should be: 'Some athletes took drug tests to proove they were not on steroids'
"have taken" is correct
Some athletes take a form of steroids - known as anabolic-androgen steroids or just anabolic steroids - to increase their muscle mass and strength. Epoetin, a synthetic form of erythropoietin, is commonly used by endurance athletes. It increases production of red blood cells and hemoglobin, resulting in improved movement of oxygen to the muscles.
They increase testosterone levels and give athletes more muscle and stamina, for higher performance levels
Not usually. Steroids are injected by athletes to increase endurance and strength.
In track and field in America - 40 to 50% of the athletes In weight lifting, a competitor admitted to taking steroids and said it was okay because 80%-90% of the athletes he'd faced were using steroids
suspension or they get fired
Ben Johnson