Endocrine Abstracts

Androgens are considered beneficial for athletic performance by potent anabolic effects on muscle mass and bone tissue. Testosterone also increases circulating hemoglobin, which will enhance oxygen uptake. Furthermore, androgens may exert behavioral and psychological effects of importance for athletic performance including increased mental drive and competitiveness. Studies in men have shown clear relationships with both exogenous and endogenous circulating testosterone to mus...

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Erythropoietin, testosterone and growth hormone are drugs of choice for those athletes wishing to gain a competitive advantage as they are most difficult to detect using the current anti-doping methods. The illicit use of such substances violates the spirit of clean sport and fair competition. Since its formation in 1999, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has been responsible for drug testing. Direct detection of substances complemented by the indirect Athlete Biological Pas...