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Ergogenic Aids Flashcards

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Amphetamine (Adderall) - Claim

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  • puts catecholamines into overdrive
  • blocks reuptake of NE + dopamine
  • increase CNS sympathetic activity
  • increases strength, power, + endurance
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Amphetamine (Adderall) - Does it work?

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Yes

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Amphetamine (Adderall) - Risks

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  • abnormal heart rhythm
  • increased BP and HR
  • tremors
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DHEA - Claim

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  • convert DHEA into testosterone + estrogen
  • slow aging process
  • decrease depression
  • increase bone mineral density (decrease osteoporosis)
  • athletics: strength, aerobic capacity, lean body mass, + testosterone levels
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DHEA - Does it work?

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  • aging: not well supported
  • depression: yes
  • BMD: small effect
  • athletics: not well supported
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DHEA - Risks

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  • steroid effect
  • increased risk hormone-sensitive cancers (prostate, breast, and ovarian cancer)
  • decrease HDL
  • worsen psychiatric disorders
  • increase mania w/ mood disorders
  • male-pattern hair growth in women
  • unwanted acne + oily skin
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Erythropoietin (EPO) - Claims

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  • increase RBC count to increase oxygen transport to muscles
  • increase endurance
  • stimulates bone marrow to produce new erythrocytes
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Erythropoietin (EPO) - Does it work?

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Yes

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Erythropoietin (EPO) - Risks

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  • main: heart disease, stroke, and embolism (due to increased blood viscosity)
  • less common: autoimmune diseases, seizures, red cell aplasia (tumor)
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Growth Hormone (GH) - Claims

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  • Increase muscle mass and bone density in adults
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Growth Hormone (GH) - Does it work?

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  • Varies by age of population
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Growth Hormone (GH) - Risks

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  • acromegaly
  • Increased risk of type 2 DM
  • joint/muscle pain
  • gynecomastia (males)
  • decreased sensation
  • blurred vision
  • flu symptoms
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Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic) - Claims

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  • rapid weight loss (aesthetics: wrestling; dance; diving)
  • mask presence of other banned substances (dilutes urine)
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Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic) - Does it work?

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Yes

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Hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic) - Risks

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  • weakness
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • nausea/vomiting
  • muscle spasm
  • abdominal cramping
  • fever
  • headache
  • pancreatitis
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THC - Claim

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  • decrease stress + anxiety
  • decrease chronic + neuropathic pain
  • decrease spasticity + tremors
  • increase appetite, decrease nausea
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THC - Does it work?

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  • Not enough research (but yes)
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THC - risks

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  • increased HR
  • increased cardiac output
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • increased sensitivity to CO2
  • blood flow changes in UE + LE

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