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Negative Effects of Regular NSAID Use effectiveness of daily aspirin use Gastrointestinal bleeding and ulcers May lower serum sodium levels in athletes Contribute to performance and health decrements of athletes Delays healing of muscle, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids Designed to act like testosterone Used illegally by athletes to enhance performance and/or improve physical performance because it Increases body mass, lean body mass, strength, and power and Decreases body fat Banned by most athletic associations Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004 Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic) Usage methods Cycling Stacking Pyramiding Cycling and Steroids Multiple doses are taken over a period of time and then stopped for a specific time before beginning a new cycle A 10 - 12 week application of a single compound, or Combination of different steroids Followed by stopping all steroids for a period of time Purpose: Reduce risk of side effects Stacking and Steroids When two or more types of steroids are taken at the same to increase the effectiveness Oral and injection drugs may be mixed This method is commonly used by steroid (ab)users Different types are used so drug tests are passed Pyramiding and Steroids Various paradigms: frequency/dosage Add various types of steroids Followed by dose and frequency until no drugs are used Concerns with Multi-Ingredient Steroid Alternatives Not properly tested Absolutely no basis to substantiate claims Potential for: Harmful side effects, allergic reactions, and toxicities Metabolic pathways and waste products from some compounds are unknown Expensive and unlikely to replace benefits of a good diet and sound training program Ephedra Herb containing several substances called ephedra alkaloids (epinephrine and pseudoepinephrine) Multiple adverse effects reported FDA concluded in 2004 that ephedra alkaloids pose a risk of serious adverse events Ephedra is illegal
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