HGH, EPO, anabolic steroids and testosterone in swimming

This article briefly covers human growth hormone (hGH), erythropoietin (EPO), and androgenic anabolic steroids and testosterone, and their potential for improving swimming performances. Knowing the potential of these particular substances (hereafter called "drugs") will allow swimmers, parents, coaches, and officials to more effectively monitor swimmers' behaviors for signs of this destructive practice.
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Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:endurance sports biological and medical sciences
Published in:Australian Swimming and Fitness
Language:English
Published: 1998
Online Access:http://coachsci.sdsu.edu/csa/vol56/fourdrug.htm
Pages:42-44
Document types:article
Level:intermediate