
I believe the first thought that comes to mind when someone hears the term performance-enhancing drugs is "aren't they bad for you".And while that is a very important question it is also a very difficult one to answer.Through this class I have learned some of the initial negative side effects of using certain performance-enhancers such as anabolic steroids and HGH (Human Growth Hormone).But I have also realized through research that no one really seems to know the side effects that are produced from long-term usage of these currently illegal performance-enhancing drugs that have been banned from most professional sports.I was extremely suprised when through research for the debate I practically found a laundry list of legal (over-the-counter) supplements that were not banned in professional sports and were also sold in local stores like GNC and Vitamin Shop to the general public.It was alarming how much information I found from very reliable sources such as the FDA with plenty of research and information stating that these "legal" alternative performance-enhancers were just as bad for an individual when taken in large doses.


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