The effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids on DNA damage in bodybuilders' blood lymphocytes.

Background: Nowadays bodybuilders use anabolic steroids frequently. Abuse of these substances can cause significant side effects; therefore, we aim to investigate the effect of anabolic steroids on DNA damage in bodybuilders' blood lymphocytes.

Methods And Materials: This case-control study was performed on 36 male bodybuilders in Gonabad.