Abstract
Medicalization (abuse of sport drinks, supplements and drugs) involves more and more of the sport world, casting doubt on the credibility of results. causes and responsibilities are individuated. Characteristics of two commonly used supplements (creatine, branched-chain amino acids) are analyzed in order to show risks and ambiguities for athletes and the way to come out of it.
MeSH terms
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Amino Acids, Branched-Chain / administration & dosage
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Amino Acids, Branched-Chain / adverse effects
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Creatine / administration & dosage
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Creatine / adverse effects
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Dietary Supplements / adverse effects
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Doping in Sports* / ethics
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Doping in Sports* / methods
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Doping in Sports* / trends
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Humans
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Muscle, Skeletal / drug effects
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Muscle, Skeletal / growth & development
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Muscle, Skeletal / metabolism
Substances
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Amino Acids, Branched-Chain
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Creatine