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with the decision to dope.
• Increased the risk of cardiovascular disease
To date the risk of the contracting diseases through
• Increase in “bad” cholesterol levels
The majority of substances listed in this leaflet do the use of performance enhancing products is
• Liver disease
improve athletic performance, but the side effects minimal, although if you use needles from an unknown
• Behavioral changes including mood swings and
to an athletes health of each specific substance far source the chance of contracting unwanted diseases
aggression
outweigh their benefits. increases significantly.
• Depression
• Acne
• Baldness
• Severe dependence
Can athletes become addicted to performance
• Milk producing breasts in men
enhancing drugs?
• Sterility
Yes, athletes can become dependent on some
substances. Once an athlete stops using a banned
Additional side effects for female users:
substance, withdrawal symptoms are commonplace
and prolonged use of substances can continue to • Acne
produce side effects. • Facial hair
The Dangers of Using • Deepening of voice
Performance Enhancing We have highlighted the health risks attributed to
the major performance enhancing substances over
• Abnormal menstrual cycles eventually leading to
ending of menstrual cycle
Drugs in Sport the following pages.
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Human Growth Hormone Erythropoietin (EPO) Blood Doping
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a naturally EPO is a glycoprotein hormone that controls Blood doping boosts the number of red blood cells present
occurring hormone present in the human body, erythropoiesis, or red blood cell production. Produced in the blood stream to improve an athlete’s aerobic
responsible for growth and development. by cells in the kidney and liver, it regulates red blood capacity (VO2 max) and endurance.
tissues, including protruding jaw and eyebrow bones - treatment of cancer patients as an anti-anemia drug. • Septicaemia (blood poisoning)
known as acromegaly. • Blood clots
Bike Pure is an independent anti-doping organisation
Side effects of EPO include: • Stroke or heart failure
aimed at restoring integrity to cycle sport.
This condition also leads to an abnormal growth of the • Thickening of blood • Metabolic shocks
hands and feet with an increased growth of hair all • Increased risk of heart attack, stroke and blood • Increased risk of contracting serious infections such
Professional riders, teams and cycling fans
over the body. Contrary to the opinion that it increases clots as HIV, Aids and hepatitis
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life span, this condition will shorten life expectancy • Increased risk of cerebral or pulmonary embolism • Severe health implications if wrong blood type is used
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considerably.
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Side effects of human growth hormone include:
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• Acromegaly
• Prolonged use results in an enlarged heart
(irreversible) Stimulants
• Low blood sugars with risk of diabetic coma Stimulants such as amphetamines and cocaine, are
• Excessive hair growth all over the body substances that relate to our central nervous system.
• Water retention Stimulants increase alertness, reduce tiredness, and
• Liver damage increase competitiveness and aggression in athletes.
• Thyroid damage
• Insulin resistance ending in severe Diabetes Certain stimulants can cause serious cardiovascular
Mellitus and psychological problems, as well as various other
side effects including:
• Dry mouth
• Increased and irregular heartbeat
• Increased risk of stroke and/or heart attack
• Tremors & trembling
• Balance and co-ordination problems
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• Prolonged use can lead to addiction and
dependence
• High blood pressure
• Dehydration
• Overheating
• Acute aggresiveness The information detailed in this leaflet should serve as
• Mood changes a guide only. For more detailed information on the side
• Severe dependence effects of the various substances listed in this leaflet, we
recommend the reader consult with an expert with the www.bikepure.org
appropriate scientific background and experience.
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