1. (1) Ergogenic aids Type — anabolic steroid What is it?
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2. (2) Ergogenic aids Type — anabolic steroid
What is it? — artificially produced hormone
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3. (3) Ergogenic aids Type — anabolic steroid
What is it? — artificially produced hormone
Why is it used (benefits)? — to promote muscle growth, strength and lean body weight
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4. (4) Ergogenic aids Type — anabolic steroid
What is it? — artificially produced hormone
Why is it used (benefits)? — to promote muscle growth, strength and lean body weight
What kind of athlete might use it? — power athlete, e.g. sprinter
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5. (5) Ergogenic aids Type — anabolic steroid
What is it? — artificially produced hormone
Why is it used (benefits)? — to promote muscle growth, strength and lean body weight
What kind of athlete might use it? — power athlete, e.g. sprinter
Side effects — liver damage, heart and immune system problems, acne, behavioural problems such as aggression, paranoia, mood swings

6. (6) Ergogenic aids Type — human growth hormone (HGH) What is it?
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7. (7) Ergogenic aids Type — human growth hormone (HGH)
What is it? — artificially produced hormone
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8. (8) Ergogenic aids Type — human growth hormone (HGH)
What is it? — artificially produced hormone
Why is it used (benefits)? — increases muscle mass and decreases fat
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9. (9) Ergogenic aids Type — human growth hormone (HGH)
What is it? — artificially produced hormone
Why is it used (benefits)? — increases muscle mass and decreases fat
What kind of athlete might use it? — it is used across a range of sports (sprinting, rugby, endurance)
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10. (10) Ergogenic aids Type — human growth hormone (HGH)
What is it? — artificially produced hormone
Why is it used (benefits)? — increases muscle mass and decreases fat
What kind of athlete might use it? — it is used across a range of sports (sprinting, rugby, endurance)
Side effects — heart and nerve diseases, glucose intolerance, high levels of blood fats

11. (11) Ergogenic aids Type — beta blocker What is it?
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12. (12) Ergogenic aids Type — beta blocker
What is it? — inhibits certain autonomous nerve activity
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13. (13) Ergogenic aids Type — beta blocker
What is it? — inhibits certain autonomous nerve activity
Why is it used (benefits)? — decreases anxiety, can improve accuracy in precision sports by steadying the nerves
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14. (14) Ergogenic aids Type — beta blocker
What is it? — inhibits certain autonomous nerve activity
Why is it used (benefits)? — decreases anxiety, can improve accuracy in precision sports by steadying the nerves
What kind of athlete might use it? — snooker players, golfers
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15. (15) Ergogenic aids Type — beta blocker
What is it? — inhibits certain autonomous nerve activity
Why is it used (benefits)? — decreases anxiety, can improve accuracy in precision sports by steadying the nerves
What kind of athlete might use it? — snooker players, golfers
Side effects — tiredness due to low blood pressure and slower heart rate, which will affect aerobic capacity

16. (16) Ergogenic aids Type — erythropoietin (EPO) What is it?
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17. (17) Ergogenic aids Type — erythropoietin (EPO)
What is it? — a natural hormone produced by the kidneys; it increases red blood cell numbers; can be produced artificially
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18. (18) Ergogenic aids Type — erythropoietin (EPO)
What is it? — a natural hormone produced by the kidneys; it increases red blood cell numbers; can be produced artificially
Why is it used (benefits)? — to increase haemoglobin levels and the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, to increase the amount of work that can be done
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19. (19) Ergogenic aids Type — erythropoietin (EPO)
What is it? — a natural hormone produced by the kidneys; it increases red blood cell numbers; can be produced artificially
Why is it used (benefits)? — to increase haemoglobin levels and the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, to increase the amount of work that can be done
What kind of athlete might use it? — endurance
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20. (20) Ergogenic aids Type — erythropoietin (EPO)
What is it? — a natural hormone produced by the kidneys; it increases red blood cell numbers; can be produced artificially
Why is it used (benefits)? — to increase haemoglobin levels and the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood, to increase the amount of work that can be done
What kind of athlete might use it? — endurance
Side effects — blood clotting, stroke, even death

21. (21) Ergogenic aids Type — creatine monohydrate What is it?
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22. (22) Ergogenic aids Type — creatine monohydrate
What is it? — a supplement used to increase phosphocreatine stored in the muscles
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23. (23) Ergogenic aids Type — creatine monohydrate
What is it? — a supplement used to increase phosphocreatine stored in the muscles
Why is it used (benefits)? — allows the ATP–PC system to last longer and can help to improve recovery times
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24. (24) Ergogenic aids Type — creatine monohydrate
What is it? — a supplement used to increase phosphocreatine stored in the muscles
Why is it used (benefits)? — allows the ATP–PC system to last longer and can help to improve recovery times
What kind of athlete might use it? — athletes in explosive events (e.g. sprinters, jumpers, throwers)
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25. (25) Ergogenic aids Type — creatine monohydrate
What is it? — a supplement used to increase phosphocreatine stored in the muscles
Why is it used (benefits)? — allows the ATP–PC system to last longer and can help to improve recovery times
What kind of athlete might use it? — athletes in explosive events (e.g. sprinters, jumpers, throwers)
Side effects — dehydration, bloating, muscle cramps, mild liver damage