Dimethyl Sulfoxide—DMSO
Not banned. There is little evidence of any effectiveness. DMSO does have
side effects.
Avoid.
Enzymes
Not banned. See discussion under protein, at
hletic considerations, on page
63
.
Not recommended.
Ephedrine
Banned Some studies show performance improvements, others do not.
Adverse side effects of ephedrine are legendary. (See herbs, below; stimulants, below; and
Some Diet History
in the free supplement to
this book available at: http://roadbikerider.com/nutritionforsportssupplement.htm
.)
Avoid.
Equine Growth Hormone
Banned. Prescription. Human growth hormone increases body mass and decreases
body fat in humans. Equine growth hormone has a similar effect in horses.
According to the manufacturer’s website,
21 “Growth hormones
are species-specific due to significan
t variation in their structure
between species. Because primates,
including humans, lack receptors
for Equine Growth Hormone, the substance has no pharmacological action in these species. Equine Growth Hormone administered to
21 http://www.bresagen.com.au/equigen
.
non-equine species will be recognized as a foreign protein and inactivated, while also presenting a risk of serious allergic reaction.”
Avoid.
Erythropoetin (EPO)
Banned. Prescription. See blood doping. Avoid.
Food
Not banned. See calories. Endorsed
.
Formoterol
Banned without governing body pr
eregistration. Prescription.
See asthma medications. Avoid without medical need.
Fenugreek
Not banned. Fenugreek, an herb, is claimed to remedy colds, improve
digestion, increase breast size, and control weight.
Studies have not shown any ergogenic benefit. Not recommended.
Ginseng
Banned by some sports organizations including the NCAA. Ginseng, an herb, is claimed to enhance recovery through
improved lactate clearance.
Studies have not shown any ergogenic benefit. Not recommended.
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