Irrational Abuse of Testosterone and Mass Supplements by Recreational Bodybuilders with “Adonis Complex” Leads to Potential Cardiovascular Diseases and Psychophysical Disorders

Introduction: Knowledge leakage about potential Testosterone side effects on mental and physical condition is present in many young recreational bodybuilders in Bosnia and Herzegovina between 18 and 25 years of age, who have no motivation to compete and who suffer from the Muscle dysmorphia Adonis Complex. Risk factors such as aggression behaviour, acne vulgaris, gynecomastia, arterial hypertension and increasing lipid levels represent major side effects. Some risk factors such as arterial hypertension and increased lipid levels play important role in the pathogenicity of Testosterone when combined with Mass Supplements. These risk factors are responsible for the occurrence of permanent cardiovascular damage in young recreational bodybuilders. Objective: The aim of the study was to estimate the side effects of abusing testosterone in young recreational bodybuilders who have no motivation to compete. This Study will try to estimate and analyse the influence of testosterone side effects on vascular status HDL/LDL (High-density lipoprotein/Low-density lipoprotein serum lipid) levels, aggression behaviour, presence of acne vulgaris, gynecomastia, and arterial hypertension in young recreational bodybuilders aged between 18 and 25 in Bosnia and Herzegovina after a 2 year research. Methods: The prospective study included 100 individuals included in the recreational exercising programme in the period between July 2014 and July 2016. 50 individuals abusing testosterone during the 2 year period were compared with 50 individuals who were not abusing testosterone. Non-invasive methods were used in all individuals (clinical examination and laboratory tests of lipid levels). The routine of anaerobic weight training units in the Gym for both groups was 1,5 – 3,5 hours, 4-6 times per week. Results: Final analysis has revealed that statistically dominant population of young testosterone drug abusers are males (100%) or 50 individuals. Analysis has revealed that the testosterone abuse group have increased levels of LDL lipid serum when compared with the other group and it is the most dominant side effect. HDL (High-density lipoprotein) levels under 1,03 mmol/L were more present in Testosterone abuser group in 45 individuals or (93,3%) and was statistically considered significant (p<0,05). Conclusions: Recreational male bodybuilders between 18 and 25 years of age are dominant testosterone abusers, trying to achieve better muscle proportion and physical performance neglecting the testosterone side effects. We could not prove health benefits from increased serum and for young recreational bodybuilders one of the serious health consequence of using testosterone during recreational exercising programme were the devastating LDL lipid levels which is also connected with the development of arterial hypertension and hyperlipidaemia progressing the pathogenicity of cardiovascular disease followed by devastating health disorders. The benefits of anaerobic weight training for those who abused testosterone in regards to their cardiovascular safety have not been confirmed.