Anabolic agents.
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.
Sturmi
J E
JE
Department of Family Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.
Diorio
D J
DJ
D045930:Anabolic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D003687:Dehydroepiandrosterone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D004300:Doping in Sports; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control; D019382:Human Growth Hormone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D007334:Insulin-Like Growth Factor I / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology
D045930:Anabolic Agents; D019382:Human Growth Hormone; D003687:Dehydroepiandrosterone; D007334:Insulin-Like Growth Factor I