Pe- PEDs Flashcards
What is the acronym for the types of PEDs
Drugs Are Not Safe, Good Pe’s Better
How does blood doping + Peptide hormones improve performance
Increases number of red blood cells in the body meaning more oxygen is carried to the working muscles, improves performers aerobic capacity. Can perform longer before fatigue sets in + shorter recovery time
Consequences of blood doping
- Kidney failure
- Risk of HIV from needle
- Blood clot risk
How do analgesics improve performance
Allows performer to compete on an injury
Consequences of analgesics
- addiction
- lack of concentration + balance
- injury becomes worse
How do stimulants improve performance?
allows performer to concentrate for longer + gives more energy
Consequences of stimulants
- addiction
- aggression
- increased heart rate + blood pressure
How do beta blockers improve performance?
- reduces heart rate making you feel calmer
- steadier hand
Consequences of beta blockers
can cause heart attacks
Consequences of peptide hormone
Causes thicker blood, increasing risk of heart attack or stroke
How do anabolic steroids improve performance
- Faster recovery time
- Increased muscle mass + muscular strength
Consequences of anabolic steroids
- risk of liver cancer
- increased blood pressure
- increased aggression + depression
How do diuretics improve performance
- increase in weight loss (helpful in sports with weight categories)
- Hides use of other drugs
Consequences of diuretics
- dehydration
- kidney failure
- risk of heart failure
How do growth hormones improve performance?
- reduce recovery time
- increase metabolism
- increase muscle mass + muscular strength
