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• Select Ergogenic agents offer few benefits and plenty of risks

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  Ergogenic agents offer few benefits and plenty of risks

  Author:Susan LondonFrom:Family Practice News (Vol. 38, Issue 15)

  Aug. 1, 2008566 words Article 1470LVANCOUVER, B.C. -- When it comes to improving performance in young athletes, the tried and true approaches--such as a balanced diet and adequate training--trump the energy drinks, supplements, and drugs. Although...
• Select The World Anti-Doping Code: Truths and Wrongs/Dunya Antidoping Sifresi: Dogrular ve Yanlislar

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  The World Anti-Doping Code: Truths and Wrongs/Dunya Antidoping Sifresi: Dogrular ve Yanlislar

  Author:Akçahan GepdiremenFrom:Bezmialem Science (Vol. 6, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 20183,025 words Report 1400LWorld Anti Doping Agency (WADA) is the unique authority to set the rules of doping and banned substances all around the World and the prohibited list is annually updated. It aims to prevent the use of the compounds that...
• Select Effects of prohormone supplementation in Humans: a review

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  Effects of prohormone supplementation in Humans: a review

  Authors:Tim N. Ziegenfuss, John M. Berardi, Lonnie M. Lowery, and Jose AntonioFrom:Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology (Vol. 27, Issue 6) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 20027,687 words Report Despite a relative dearth of information on their effects, supplementation with prohormones has become a popular practice. Unlike synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroids, many of these over-the-counter androgens are...
• Select Multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements, safety implications, and performance outcomes: a brief review

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  Multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements, safety implications, and performance outcomes: a brief review

  Authors:Patrick S. Harty, Hannah A. Zabriskie, Jacob L. Erickson, Paul E. Molling, Chad M. Kerksick, and Andrew R. JagimFrom:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (Vol. 15, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Aug. 8, 201813,384 words Article 1720LIn recent years, a new class of dietary supplements called multi-ingredient pre-workout supplements (MIPS) has increased in popularity. These supplements are intended to be taken prior to exercise and typically contain...
• Select Effects of inhaled salbutamol in exercising non-asthmatic athletes

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  Effects of inhaled salbutamol in exercising non-asthmatic athletes

  Authors:C Goubault, M-C Perault, E Leleu, S Bouquet, P Legros, B Vandel, et al.From:Thorax (Vol. 56, Issue 9) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 20013,837 words Article Abstract Background--Beta-2 agonists such as salbutamol are used, not only by asthmatic athletes to prevent exercise induced asthma, but also by non-asthmatic athletes as a potentially ergogenic agent. We have...
• Select Evaluation of the efficacy of Lactigo[TM] topical gel as an ergogenic aid

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  Evaluation of the efficacy of Lactigo[TM] topical gel as an ergogenic aid

  Authors:Tim M. Sharpe and Chad J. MaciasFrom:Journal of Exercise Physiology Online (Vol. 19, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  June 20162,780 words Report 1330LThe purpose of this study was to investigate whether a novel topical carnosine preparation could affect anaerobic and potentially aerobic exercise performance. Eleven elite male soccer players (age, 22.47 [+ or -] 2.14...
• Select Nutritional supplements and the young athlete: What you need to know

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  Nutritional supplements and the young athlete: What you need to know

  Author:Wendi A. JohnsonFrom:Contemporary Pediatrics (Vol. 18, Issue 7) Peer-Reviewed

  July 20014,204 words Article Interest in performance-enhancing supplements is growing among younger athletes despite serious unresolved questions about safety and efficacy. Here's the information you need to talk to your patients about supplements...
• Select Anabolic androgenic steroid abuse and their health impacts: A cross-sectional study among body builders in a city of Eastern India

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  Anabolic androgenic steroid abuse and their health impacts: A cross-sectional study among body builders in a city of Eastern India

  Authors:Subraham Pany, Sandeep Panigrahi, E. Rao, Lipilekha Patnaik, and Trilochan SahuFrom:International Journal of Preventive MedicinePeer-Reviewed

  January-December 20192,883 words Report 1590LByline: Subraham. Pany, Sandeep. Panigrahi, E. Rao, Lipilekha. Patnaik, Trilochan. Sahu Background: Anabolic-androgenic steroids (AASs), when taken in supraphysiologic doses, increase muscle strength and athletic...
• Select Consumption of dietary caffeine and coffee in physically active populations: physiological interactions; Coffee and Caffeine: The Relationship with Cancer, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease, Presented at the Can. Soc. for Clin. Nutrition's Annual Meeting

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  Consumption of dietary caffeine and coffee in physically active populations: physiological interactions; Coffee and Caffeine: The Relationship with Cancer, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease, Presented at the Can. Soc. for Clin. Nutrition's Annual Meeting

  Authors:Jasmine M. Tunnicliffe, Kelly Anne Erdman, Raylene A. Reimer, Victor Lun, and Jane ShearerFrom:Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (Vol. 33, Issue 6) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 20088,335 words Clinical report Caffeine is a proven ergogenic aid, increasing athletic performance, endurance, and mental chronometry at doses as low as 1-3 mg x [kg.sup.-1]. As coffee is a readily available and commonly ingested form of caffeine,...
• Select Nutritional supplements as ergogenic aids

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  Nutritional supplements as ergogenic aids

  Authors:P. Gunnar Brolinson, Nancy Clark, Mark S. Juhn, and Matthew D. VukovichFrom:Patient Care for the Nurse PractitionerPeer-Reviewed

  Jan. 15, 20043,803 words Article Active patients may ask if they should use various nutritional supplements to enhance their athletic performance. Are these supplements effective? Or are they just dangerous? Nutritional supplements and their use by...
• Select Popular sports supplements and ergogenic aids

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  Popular sports supplements and ergogenic aids

  Author:Mark S. JuhnFrom:Sports Medicine (Vol. 33, Issue 12) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 200311,610 words Article 1750LThis article reviews the evidence-based ergogenic potential and adverse effects of 14 of the most common products in use by recreational and elite athletes today. Both legal and prohibited products are discussed. This...
• Select Performance enhancing drugs: what are they doing? (Abstracts)

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  Performance enhancing drugs: what are they doing? (Abstracts)

  From:British Journal of Sports Medicine (Vol. 36, Issue 5) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 2002264 words Abstract, Brief arti... J.R. Locker, C.J. Bacon (1), W.L. Ledger. Academic Unit of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Jessop Wing, RHH, Sheffield S10 2SF, UK; 'School of Sport & Leisure Mona gement, Sheffield Hollam University, Sheffield S10 28P, UK...
• Select The effects of pre- and post-exercise consumption of multi-ingredient performance supplements on cardiovascular health and body fat in trained men after six weeks of resistance training: a stratified, randomized, double-blind study

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  The effects of pre- and post-exercise consumption of multi-ingredient performance supplements on cardiovascular health and body fat in trained men after six weeks of resistance training: a stratified, randomized, double-blind study

  Authors:Michael J Ormsbee, Dennison David Thomas, William Kyle Mandler, Emery G Ward, Amber W Kinsey, Lynn B Panton, et al.From:Nutrition & Metabolism (Vol. 10, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  May 16, 20137,473 words Report 1440LBackground The cardiovascular (CV) and metabolic health benefits or risks associated with consumption of multi-ingredient performance supplements (MIPS) in conjunction with periodized resistance training (RT) in...
• Select Nutritional ergogenics: help or hype

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  Nutritional ergogenics: help or hype

  Author:Williams Melvin H.From:Journal of the American Dietetic Association (Vol. 92, Issue 10) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 19922,263 words Article Ergogenic is the term used to describe any method for enhancing physical performance by improving energy utilization and delaying fatigue. The five categories of ergogenic aids are discussed in terms of the benefits they...
• Select Contemporary ergogenic aids used by strength/power athletes

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  Contemporary ergogenic aids used by strength/power athletes

  Authors:Chris Rosenbloom, Mindy Millard-Stafford, and Jim LathropFrom:Journal of the American Dietetic Association (Vol. 92, Issue 10) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 19921,620 words Article Four ergogenic aids currently used by strength/power athletes are discussed since their contents are difficult to identify because they do not contain standard nutrient labeling. While the claims of these ergogenic aids...
• Select The effects of caffeine, nicotine, ethanol, and tetrahydrocannabinol on exercise performance

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  The effects of caffeine, nicotine, ethanol, and tetrahydrocannabinol on exercise performance

  Authors:Dominik H Pesta, Siddhartha S Angadi, Martin Burtscher, and Christian K RobertsFrom:Nutrition & Metabolism (Vol. 10, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Dec. 13, 201311,900 words Report 1470LCaffeine, nicotine, ethanol and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are among the most prevalent and culturally accepted drugs in western society. For example, in Europe and North America up to 90% of the adult population drinks...
• Select The effects of low and moderate doses of caffeine supplementation on upper and lower body maximal voluntary concentric and eccentric muscle force

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  The effects of low and moderate doses of caffeine supplementation on upper and lower body maximal voluntary concentric and eccentric muscle force

  Authors:Jason Tallis and Harley C.M. YavuzFrom:Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism (Vol. 43, Issue 3) Peer-Reviewed

  Mar. 20187,151 words Report 1460LDespite the growing quantity of literature exploring the effect of caffeine on muscular strength, there is a dearth of data that directly explores differences in erogenicity between upper and lower body musculature and...
• Select The acute effects of plyometric and sled towing stimuli with and without caffeine ingestion on vertical jump performance in professional soccer players

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  The acute effects of plyometric and sled towing stimuli with and without caffeine ingestion on vertical jump performance in professional soccer players

  Authors:Mauro A. Guerra, Jr., Leonardo C. Caldas, Helder L. De Souza, Kaio F. Vitzel, Jason M. Cholewa, Michael J. Duncan, et al.From:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (Vol. 15, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Oct. 22, 20184,445 words Article 1460LBackground Post-activation potentiation (PAP) is the phenomenon by which muscular performance is enhanced in response to a conditioning stimulus. PAP has typically been evidenced via improved counter movement jump...
• Select The effect of chronic soluble keratin supplementation in physically active individuals on body composition, blood parameters and cycling performance

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  The effect of chronic soluble keratin supplementation in physically active individuals on body composition, blood parameters and cycling performance

  Authors:Emma M. Crum, Yanita D. McLeay, Matthew J. Barnes, and Stephen R. StannardFrom:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (Vol. 15, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 27, 20186,707 words Article 1590LBackground Keratins are structural, thiol-rich proteins, which comprise 90% of total poultry feather weight. Their favourable amino acid profile suggests the potential for use as a protein source and ergogenic aid...
• Select Demand continues to swell for sports supplements. (Preteens, Teens Unlikely to Bring Up Use)

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  Demand continues to swell for sports supplements. (Preteens, Teens Unlikely to Bring Up Use)

  Author:Sally Koch KubetinFrom:Pediatric News (Vol. 36, Issue 4)

  Apr. 2002624 words Brief article BETHESDA, MD. -- Products marketed for enhancing athletic performance are attracting fans among athletes at all levels of age and ability--including 10-year-olds on the playground. This picture of an expanding, and...