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Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risks
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Anabolic steroids
Androstenedione
Human growth hormone
Erythropoietin
Diuretics
Creatine
Stimulants
The bottom line
Anabolic steroids
Androstenedione
Human growth hormone
Erythropoietin
Diuretics
Creatine
Stimulants
The bottom line
The bottom line
Some athletes may seem to get an edge from performance-enhancing drugs. But doping can have bad effects on health.
In general, the long-term effects of performance-enhancing drugs haven't been studied enough. And any short-term perks come with risks. Doping is banned by most sports leagues and groups too.
That's why it's risky to use performance-enhancing drugs.
