ea0025p114 | Cytokines, growth factors, neuroendocrinology and behaviour | SFEBES2011
Guha Nishan
, Erotokritou-Mulligan Ioulietta
, Nevitt Simon
, Francis Michael
, Woodland John
, Bassett Eryl
, Sonksen Peter
, Holt Richard
Introduction: GH is widely abused by athletes for its anabolic and lipolytic properties. As the tests for detecting GH abuse develop further, it is possible that athletes will exploit IGF1 as an alternative or additional doping agent. There is currently no evidence to suggest that IGF1 administration improves athletic performance.Objectives: To determine the effects of rhIGF1/rhIGFBP3 administration on body composition and physical fitness in recreationa...