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Ergogenic Aids
An ergogenic aid is ‘any external influence which can positively affect a performance’
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Ergogenic
aids are banned for either having an unfair effect on performance or perhaps the health
risks that they pose
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WADA (world anti doping agency) are the main organisation is catching and preventing drug
cheats
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Its analysed by comparing what the
average levels of EPO would be for a specific type of
athlete
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Its most used in athletes who compete in
power based events
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Human Growth Hormones (power)
These are naturally occurring and are again used to build
muscle mass
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Again they are also used in power
based events
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They are mainly
used in events which would require a
large amount of precision under high
pressure
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Issues
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Impotence
Dry Eyes
Dizziness
Cold hands
Digestive issues

Diuretics
These are drugs which cause the body to lose fluid
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Issues
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Dehydration
Potassium deficiency
Fatigue
Cramps

Stimulants (speed)
A stimulant is a drug which increases the efficiency of the central nervous system therefore
decreasing fatigue, increasing alertness and increasing metabolic rate

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