Ergogenic substance abuse by adolescent athletes: perspectives for dental practitioners.
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Popular ergogenic drugs and supplements in young athletes.
Ergogenic drugs are substances that are used to enhance athletic performance. These drugs include illicit substances as well as compounds that are marketed as nutritional supplements. Many such drugs have been used widely by professional and elite athletes for several decades. However, in recent years, research indicates that younger athletes are increasingly experimenting with these drugs to i...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Northwest dentistry
دوره 86 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007