Hopefully that isn't what they test to see who has been taking it.L'arriviste said:Side effects...abnormal ejaculation...
I believe they've since removed this from the list. Too many espresso excuses, so they just gave everyone a "gimme" on this one.Dr. Maserati said:Caffeine (stimulant)
Don't forget to list where they can be bought.Benotti69 said:is there a thread which lists the PEDs used in pro cycling, their gains and effects.
If not can we have one?
I think it might be helpful if we had a thread purely explaining the PEDs and how they work, what the side effects are etc...
Maybe it would be easier to list stuff which is not used as PED in cycling.Dr. Maserati said:This was a list of the drugs that Jesus Manzano admitted taking during his career. In some of his interviews he has mentioned what the exact benefits of the different PED's.
From CyclingNews March 2004:
Actovegin (extract of calves blood which supposedly improves oxygen carrying capacity)
Albumina H. (protein in blood plasma)
Androgel (testosterone)
Aranesp (Darbepoetin alfa = super EPO)
Celestote (corticosteroid)
Eprex (EPO)
Genotorm (growth hormone)
Hemoce (plasma)
Deca durabolin (anabolic steroid)
Humatrope (growth hormone)
IgF1 (insulin growth factor 1)
Neofertinon (hormone to stimulate ovulation and estrogen production)
Neorecormon (hormone that regulates red blood cell production)
Norditropin (growth hormone)
Nuvacten (corticosteroid)
Trigon (asthma drug)
Urbason (corticosteroid)
Ventolin (bronchial dilator)
Oxandrolona (anabolic agent)
Vitamin B12 (essential B vitamin)
Triamcinolona (corticosteroid)
Testoviron (testosterone)
Aspirina (analgesic, anti-inflammatory)
Oxyglobin (artificial haemoglobin intended for anaemic dogs)
Hemopure (artificial haemoglobin)
Ferlixit (iron)
Caffeine (stimulant)
Hemassist (artificial haemoglobin)
Prozac (antidepressant)
water?Cobblestones said:Maybe it would be easier to list stuff which is not used as PED in cycling.
Cobblestones said:Maybe it would be easier to list stuff which is not used as PED in cycling.
I am going with Benotti's list. Don't forget, 'hope rides again'.thehog said:Good idea:
Hope
Courage
Faith
Isn't it easier to just cite the WADA Code?Benotti69 said:is there a thread which lists the PEDs used in pro cycling, their gains and effects.
If not can we have one?
I think it might be helpful if we had a thread purely explaining the PEDs and how they work, what the side effects are etc...
There are studies which have summarized the various studies...hektoren said:Isn't it easier to just cite the WADA Code?
You'll find it at http://wada-ama.org/Documents/World_Anti-Doping_Program/WADP-Prohibited-list/WADA_Prohibited_List_2010_EN.pdf
It's quite a menial job to compile a complete list WITH gains and effects, as they're not mentioned in the Code, but it can be done if you've got a lot of time on your hands. I sure haven't.
I'm heading out for a coffee....Caffeine acts directly on working muscles, blocks adenosine receptors, inhibits cAMP phosphodiesterase activity, produces central nervous system activation and increased respiratory ventilation, functions as an antioxidant, and increases lipolysis, catecholamine release, cortisol release, potassium release, and levels of intracellular calcium. ...
At your local, friendly ProTeam gynecologist of course.StyrbjornSterki said:Don't forget to list where they can be bought.