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You may be one of the elite body builders in the business but if you fail to understand your blood work levels. You will end up even in a fatal mess. It is indeed a serious test which ought to be undergone as body builders are highly prone to various heart related difficulties. You should have the guts to admit to a doctor that you take illegal substance to enhance your muscles and seek his advice in understanding your blood work levels. Let us look into the blood work values and how it might affect the bodybuilder.

Homocysteine
Almost all body builders consume anabolic steroids. And these steroids have the capability to raise Homocysteine levels. This is a dangerous amino and normal blood tests would not give you the levels of this amino. As a body builder you need to be in constant check of the level of this amino in your blood as it has the capability to induce a wide range of heart related problems. Consumption of vitamin B helps to keep in check the levels of this amino acid.

Hemoglobin Profile
Hemoglobin profile is mandatory in any blood check and the levels would help us to identify any serious disease.

HDL/LDL and Total Cholesterol
as a bodybuilder, your weight would be enormous when compared with other people. You need to constantly monitor these HDL/LDL and cholesterol levels. Significant change in these levels can lead to a heart attack or develop a heart related problem. Remember half the Americans die of heart failure. Maintaining correct levels of these constituents in blood is vital for the body to function normally.

White Blood Cell Total
Any taxation on our immune system could be easily identified by taking a single look into the number of Leukocytes (White Blood Cells)

Platelets
Whenever there is an injury or an accident leading to blood loss. Platelets present in blood would jump into action and clot the blood. A fall in number may result in like leukemia or anemia.

Red Blood Cell Count
If you use steroids and you have high red blood cell values, you are at risk for a heart attack.

Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is the agent which carries oxygen and carbon dioxide to the body. Anabolic as well as androgenic agents would increase their number and a look in to their present number would give you an idea whether you are prone to cancer or kidney disease.

Keep one thing in mind. If you are using anabolic steroids, regularly monitor your blood as you would be prone to a variety of difficulties. Check it regularly to prevent and avoid further complications.