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Lisa and Pic · 08-29-2008, 06:18 AM

[QUOTE=Jeri Cunningham;2208212]Good question I found this:

Prednisone and prednisolone are members of the glucocorticoid class of hormones. This means they are steroids but, unlike the anabolic steroids that we hear about regarding sports medicine, these are "catabolic" steroids. Instead of building the body up, they are designed to break down stored resources (fats, sugars and proteins) so that they may be used as fuels in times of stress. Cortisone would be an example of a related hormone with which most people are familiar. Glucocorticoids hormones are produced naturally by the adrenal glands.

It even mentions Benadryl on the web site!!

Here is where I found it:
Prednisone

Thanks for the information, website, and educating us.... I saved it, on my computer.

08-29-2008, 06:18 AM	#39
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	[QUOTE=Jeri Cunningham;2208212]Good question I found this: Prednisone and prednisolone are members of the glucocorticoid class of hormones. This means they are steroids but, unlike the anabolic steroids that we hear about regarding sports medicine, these are "catabolic" steroids. Instead of building the body up, they are designed to break down stored resources (fats, sugars and proteins) so that they may be used as fuels in times of stress. Cortisone would be an example of a related hormone with which most people are familiar. Glucocorticoids hormones are produced naturally by the adrenal glands. It even mentions Benadryl on the web site!! Here is where I found it: Prednisone Thanks for the information, website, and educating us.... I saved it, on my computer. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi) Last edited by Lisa and Pic; 08-29-2008 at 06:20 AM.