PEDS Flashcards
what are PEDs
performance enhancing drugs
what are diuretics
they increase rate of fluid loss from body, helps weightloss
what are stimulants
increase in mental and physical awareness, reduce fatigue and increase reactions
what are beta blockers
reduce adrenaline and therefore heart rate helps you stay relaxed
what are narcotic analgesics
drugs that give you a sense of being unbeatable and is a painkiller
what are anabolic steroids
mimics the hormone testosterone which promotes muscle growth.
what are growth hormones
increase muscle mass and strength
what is EPO
erythropoietin increases red blood cell count allowing more oxygen round the body
what is blood doping
also increases red blood cell count in body