Kidney disease associated with androgenic-anabolic steroids and vitamin supplements abuse: Be aware!

Kidney disease associated with androgenic-anabolic steroids and vitamin supplements abuse: Be aware! Nefrologia. 2019 Oct 01;: Authors: Parente Filho SLA, Gomes PEAC, Forte GA, Lima LLL, Silva Júnior GBD, Meneses GC, Martins AMC, Daher EF Abstract The excessive chase for beauty standards and the rise of muscle dysmorphia have ultimately led to an increase in androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) and intramuscular injections of vitamins A, D and E (ADE) abuse, which is associated with several adverse effects and has become a public health issue. This review of literature discusses kidney injury associated with the use of AAS and ADE, highlighting the mechanisms of acute and chronic renal lesion, such as direct renal toxicity, glomerular hyperfiltration and hypercalcemia. Future perspectives regarding evaluation and early diagnosis of kidney injury in these patients are also discussed. PMID: 31585781 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Nefrologia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola Nefrologia - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Nefrologia Source Type: research