Synthetic substances related to the male sex hormones (androgens). They promote growth of skeletal muscle (anabolic effect) and the development of male sexual characteristics (androgenic effects ...

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boa.org.uk Objective Whole-body vibration (WBV) has been recently suggested as an alternative form of exercise. In this study, the acute effects of a single session of WBV exercise on anabolic ...

chuv.ch Background and objectives: Recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) has been on the list of forbidden substances since availability of its recombinant form improved in the early 1990s. Although ...

How can I ensure the responsible use of anabolic steroids or testosterone therapy? Ensure responsible use by working with a healthcare professional, following the prescribed dosage, and ...