Doping and ergogenic substance use in fitness sports

Author: Nieß Andreas M.   Wiesing Urban   Striegel Heiko  

Publisher: Govi-Verlag

ISSN: 2195-2175

Source: PHARMAKON, Vol.4, Iss.1, 2016-01, pp. : 60-65

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Abstract

There is growing evidence that the misuse of doping substances is also present in leisure and fitness sports. Approximately 10 – 20% of German fitness center visitors report having used doping substances at some point in time. The misuse of doping substances is associated with a number of health hazards. Reports from users, case reports and scientific studies show that particularly anabolic androgenic steroids cause a broad spectrum of side effects, such as adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and the liver which can have life-threatening consequences.