Steroid doping is defined as the use of a performance-enhancing steroid that has been blacklisted by a competition's regulatory commission. The most common performance-enhancing steroids are anabolic steroids, which are designed to imitate the effects of testosterone.
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"There's a tendency to look for an external agent as a magic bullet, a magic pill that's going to help us perform better. The truth is there isn't any."—Edward Laskowski, M.D, Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic: Taking performance-enhancing drugs: Are you risking your health?
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have questions about steroids, please consult your doctor.
Steroid Doping Causes and Symptoms
Steroid Doping Clinical Studies
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Steroid Doping
Steroid Doping Controversy
- Google Video: Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel: "The Science of Steroids" (Time 13:46)
References
Fast Facts
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Steroid use is banned by most sporting organizations and competitions
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Many competitions and organizations require drug testing to ensure competitors have not used steroids
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The book Game of Shadows details steroid doping by MLB superstar Barry Bonds
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Side effects
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Health consequences
