Ephedra and Its Application To Sport Performance: Another Concern for the Athletic Trainer?

Ephedra and Its Application To Sport Performance: Another Concern for the Athletic Trainer?

Provides a rationale for the ergogenic claims regarding ma huang (ephedra), comparing these claims with data from searches of MEDLINE and SPORT Discus from 1970-00 and discussing the use of ephedra in athletic training. Results indicate that there are many serious side effects associated with using...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of athletic training 2001-10, Vol.36 (4), p.420-424
1. Verfasser: Powers, Michael E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anatomy
Athletes
Athletic Coaches
Athletic Trainers
Athletics
Body Composition
College Students
Ergogenic Aids
Folk medicine
Herbs
Higher Education
Literature Reviews
Narcotics
Peer Acceptance
Pharmacology
Reaction Time
Side Effects
Test Results
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Zusammenfassung:Provides a rationale for the ergogenic claims regarding ma huang (ephedra), comparing these claims with data from searches of MEDLINE and SPORT Discus from 1970-00 and discussing the use of ephedra in athletic training. Results indicate that there are many serious side effects associated with using ma huang, and they far outweigh any possible ergogenic benefits. (SM)
ISSN:1062-6050
1938-162X