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Evidence on ergogenic action of glucocorticoids as a doping agent risk.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20959705     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Systemic administration of glucocorticoids (GCs) is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) during competition. Few studies have examined the effects of GCs on exercise performance, but increasing evidence has shown that short-term GC intake enhances performance in animals and humans. However, there are many health risks associated with GC use. Based on the available evidence, as presented in this article, I conclude that GCs are doping agents and should remain on the WADA's list of banned products. Because of the complexity of GCs, however, determining the boundaries between their medical use and abuse (eg, in sports) is a constant challenge for the WADA.
Authors:
Martine Duclos
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Physician and sportsmedicine     Volume:  38     ISSN:  0091-3847     ISO Abbreviation:  Phys Sportsmed     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-10-20     Completed Date:  2011-01-20     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0427461     Medline TA:  Phys Sportsmed     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  121-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Sport Medicine and Functional Explorations, University-Hospital (CHU), Hôpital G. Montpied, Clermont-Ferrand, France. mduclos@chu-clermontferrand.fr
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Athletic Performance*
Doping in Sports / methods*,  prevention & control
Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage*,  adverse effects,  analysis
Humans
Substance Abuse Detection
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Glucocorticoids

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