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Heavy training will always produce extraordinary results for bodybuilders regardless of whether he is taking Anabolic Steroids or not. We are going to take a closer look at a really vital organ...the liver, although we do in fact rely on all of our body’s organs for detoxification, various energy conversion processes, as well as muscle growth and repair.

The secretions aid fat digestion producing high density lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) and destroying the undesirable low density lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C). Did you know that even when we are resting, that our liver receives about 30% of our blood supply? You have a good look at the meat counter the next time you go to the supermarket.

Enzyme levels are detected through liver function tests (biological catalyst, try a biochemistry course for detailed info). The harsh workouts of a bodybuilder helps to break down a great number of skeletal muscle cells (Well that's if you're training right)

Not only this but also intra muscular injections will reveal that test results are misleading. So what exact information does our Doctor need for us to get the correct medical advice that will help to make our muscles bigger? The actual tests themselves include a number of enzyme markers but I would like to pay most attention to the ones relevant to bodybuilders.

Each of the items listed below are parameters used in the measuring of a full blood haematology profile, and it is included here just to get a full understanding, but if the truth is known only a couple of these indices are of any interest to bodybuilders.

Haemoglobin: Let's take a look at the quantity of major blood protein of red blood cells and we certainly don't want a low count test result as this would imply that you have anaemia. The more likely causes are unbalanced diet and or deficiency of Vit B12 and folic acid in the blood. But no sweat, this is easily put right with a nice helping of liver or spinach.

Red cells: Now this is a weird one as it measures the quantity of red cells in a certain amount of blood. Our bone marrow produces these blood cells and they only survive for around 3 weeks, but certain toxins such as alcohol can lead to macrocytosis. This is whereby the cells get larger causing problems when trying to pass through tiny blood capillaries.

HCT ratio PCV (haematocrit ratio, packed cell volume / MCH (average corpuscular haemoglobin / MCHC (mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentrations) top the list in red blood cell indices which provide us with concrete information about the shape and content of red blood cells.

ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) shows us the state of a patient's health. The rate can be compromised by infection through certain medications that are prescribed which weaken the immune system. Another cause for a high test rate could be through the cause of an inflammatory condition.

An adequate proportion of platelets is vital for the blood system and it's ability to clot. A low count in platelets will lead to bad bruising and excessive bleeding from a wound. This can also be caused through the use of aspirin while in an ECA stack.

A viral or bacterial infection could cause a high while cell blood as the increased production is necessary for releasing more antibodies in an attempt to bring the infection under control. One advantage of having a large muscle mass is in the case of infection as the body requires protein in order to synthesis antibodies.

Every test that has come before are just run of the mill tests that will be explained to the patient by his GP in the consultancy, unless there should be something really serious revealed. But the results of the tests featured in part 2; although average for big beast body builders, will knock a GP for six if he isn't used to his patients looking like Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Part 2 coming soon)