Hindustan Times ST (Mumbai)

PERFORMANC­E ENHANCING DRUGS

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Stimulants: It makes athletes more alert and delays fatigue Anabolic agents: That is steroids, it helps athletes train harder and build muscle Diuretics: To remove fluid from the body and to reduce weight. Also used to hide other drugs. Narcotic analgesics: Mask pain caused by injury or fatigue Peptides and hormones: EPO (Erythropoi­etin) red blood cells and HGH (Human Growth Hormone)

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