Lifestyle Flashcards

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Orlistat

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lipase inhibitor preventing break down and thus uptake of fats in your GI tract

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Clenbuterol

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beta 2 agonist that increases anabolic effects
—–
-mad muscles
——
-infertility
-tumor risk (prostate)
-cardiovascular risk
-agression

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3
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human growth hormone

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causes anabolic effects similar at steroids but without the aggression or sexual changes
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-muscles
-can reduce recovery time

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EPO

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Increases RBC count and thus oxygen capacity of blood
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——-
-HTN
-thrombosis

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5
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HGH issue

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HGH is only made in 1 isoform so they can test for the ratio of endogenous to recombinant HGH

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Mildronate (meldonium

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inhibits carnitine synthesis which is needed for fatty acid oxidation. this forces the more efficient energy to oxygen production

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7
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Diuretics

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can be used to weight in or dilute other drugs in the urine

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8
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beta 2 agonists

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Runners, cyclists, swimmers to increase oxygen intake
but if they are atheles their lungs are already maxed out

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9
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Beta antagonists

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used to slow the heart to have better aim or lessen anxiety

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10
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Modafinil

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stimulate that can improve mental function

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11
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Resceratrol

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polyphenol found in wines that is an antioxidant

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