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Untitled Carousel Steroids, shakes, supplements have ill-effects Testosterone and anabolic steroids have been found to affect the central nervous system.

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Khan’s mother Reshma and the deceased bodybuilder (Photo by Prashant Narvekar)

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Naved Jamil Khan was diagnosed with Hepatitis B; he was admitted toand needed a liver transplant.A 23-year-old aspiring bodybuilder died last Sunday due to suspected excessive intake of, according to hospital authorities and the man’s family.Naved Jamil Khan, a resident of Asraf Compound in, Thane District, died the day he was supposed to take part in acompetition in Thane City.Khan’s family took him to a local doctor in Mumbra after he developed a fever on Friday. The doctor carried out several tests and told the family to take him to the nearby Bilal Hospital, his brother-in-law Sahil Shaikh told Mirror. Doctors at the hospital carried out further tests and diagnosed Khan with Hepatitis B; they also found increased levels of cortisol – which belongs to a family of steroid hormones known as glucocorticoids – and other performance enhancing drugs in Khan’s body, he said.“Naved’s skin had turned yellow” – the most common skin manifestation associated with hepatitis – “and he was unable to keep anything in his stomach,” Shaikh said. “The doctors advised us to admit him to ICU and arrange money, as he needed a liver transplant.”The family moved Khan tobut his condition rapidly deteriorated and he died on Sunday night, Shaikh said. “He was also unable to breath due to lung problems.”“The family has some properties and lives off rent. Naved wanted to become atrainer. The competition was being held in a Thane gym. Had he won, he would have been offered the position of a trainer there,” said Shaikh.Khan’s mother told journalists he ordered steroids online. “He used to inject himself regularly,” Reshma Khan said. She asked youngsters to stay away from performance improving drugs.“Naved was a very good person and worked hard in the gym. We didn’t know he was taking steroids. We never promote such substances,” said Zaheer Shaikh, who runs Body Garage.--------------------------------------------------------------By InvitationThousands of people take supplements hoping for health benefits that range from weight loss to muscle building, without understanding the toll these can take on one’s health. In many cases, unsupervised use has led to major health issues like, heart stroke, and even the development of tumours.Anabolic steroid misuse might lead to serious even permanent health problems such as kidney problems or failure, liver damage and tumours, enlarged heart, high blood pressure, and changes in blood cholesterol, all of which increase the risk of stroke and heart attack, even among young people.Testosterone and anabolic steroids have been found to affect the central nervous system. The locations that affect the brain are closely linked to centres that regulate mood, sexuality and aggression. For men, the use of these could lead to prominent breasts, shrunken testicles, infertility and prostate gland enlargement. For women, it could lead to a deeper voice, which may be irreversible, increased body hair, infrequent or absent periods.Consumption of large amounts of protein powder may harm your kidneys, causing strain and damage. If consumed in moderate doses, protein does not cause any adverse events. Higher doses of protein shakes can cause some side effects such as increased bowel movements, nausea, thirst, bloating, cramps, reduced appetite, tiredness and headache. And going overboard can cause stomach pain, cramps, reduced appetite, nausea, fatigue and acne.Why are these bad? For one thing, they may be high in added sugars and calories. Some protein powders have little added sugar, but others have as much as 23 grams per scoop. Some protein powders can turn a glass of milk into a drink with more than 1,200 calories. The risk is weight gain and an unhealthy spike in blood sugar.The quantity intake of any supplement depends on the body type of the person. While consuming body building supplements one should always consult a nutritionist or a dietician.The writer is the chief dietician, Columbia Asia Hospital