Doping: different types of prohibited substances
Not all medications improve athletic performance, but only a fraction. The list of prohibited substances serves precisely to distinguish between […]
Diuretics
Diuretics are drugs that increase the rate of urination, and promote the elimination of water and electrolytes such as sodium, […]
Methylephedrine
Methylphedrine is an ephedrine derivative used in some countries as a nasal anti-asthma and decongestant. For example, Asdrin in Japan […]
Testosterone
The testosterone produced by the gonads is released into the circulation, and most of it binds to a specific protein […]
Peptide hormones
Peptides or protein hormones are substances composed of amino acid chains or proteins. They are synthesized in the form of […]
Mode of action of stimulants
Stimulants are substances that act by activating functions controlled by certain neurotransmitters, which as such act on the central nervous […]