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ergogenic aid
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ergogenic aid,
a substance, such as a steroid, used by athletes with the expectation that it will provide a competitive edge.


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Ergogenic aids, another term for supplements that help athletes improve their performance, are not something new.
Athletic boost from steroids exacts high price in health by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
Amino acids marketed as ergogenic aids include the branched chain amino acids (BCAA) leucine, isoleucine, and valine.
Amino Acid Properties - Reference Guide for Amino Acid by Francis Adam / Health, general community
Gaining the desired edge from these dietary supplement products used as ergogenic aids creates a concern for health educators and those in related fields due to the lack of scientific evidence proving their worth and safety.
Influences of dietary supplement use in South Florida adolescent ... by Hecht, Steven / American Journal of Health Studies
 
 
 
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