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Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive but practical discussion of four anabolic agents used by athletes. Anabolic-androgenic steroids, dehydroepiandrosterone, human growth hormone, and insulin-like growth factor are discussed. A thorough review of available literature on the basic chemistry and physiology, epidemiology, reasons for use, and performance and side effects of each agent are also presented.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9580841 DOI: 10.1016/s0278-5919(05)70080-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Sports Med ISSN: 0278-5919 Impact factor: 2.182