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Ergogenic Aids in Sport
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Erythropoietin (EPO)
Purpose: To stimulate the production of red blood cells. Legality: Banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) due to performance enhancement and health risks.
Nitric Oxide Supplements
Purpose: To improve blood flow to the muscles, potentially enhancing performance. Legality: Allowed in sports, though their effectiveness is debated.
Anabolic Steroids
Purpose: To increase muscle mass and strength. Legality: Banned in most sports due to health risks and unfair advantage.
Creatine
Purpose: To increase muscular energy and potentially enhance performance. Legality: Legal in most sports organizations.
Beta-Alanine
Purpose: To enhance muscular endurance and reduce fatigue. Legality: Currently legal and not specifically banned by any major sports organizations.
Caffeine
Purpose: To improve focus and energy levels. Legality: Legal in sports, though high quantities may lead to a doping violation.
Diuretics
Purpose: To promote rapid weight loss by increasing urine production. Legality: Banned by WADA because they can mask the presence of other banned substances.
Blood Doping
Purpose: To increase the number of red blood cells, improving oxygen delivery to muscles. Legality: Illegal and considered a form of doping.
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