Is growth hormone considered a steroid?

Question by Softballqueen: Is growth hormone considered a steroid?
or considered some type of steroid?

Best answer:

Answer by DJ Howell
no its not but it is considered a “banned substance” in sports

Answer by Jimmy
Technically no, but it acts in the same manner. It is a banned substance and is a performance enhancing drug.

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