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Ergogenic Aids

Ergogenic Aids. Blood Doping and EPO. Blood Doping is the practice of boosting the number of Red Blood Cells in circulation to enhance performance. EPO (Erythropoietin) is glycoprotein, a hormone that regulates red blood cell production.

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Ergogenic Aids

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  1. Ergogenic Aids

  2. Blood Doping and EPO Blood Doping is the practice of boosting the number of Red Blood Cells in circulation to enhance performance. EPO (Erythropoietin) is glycoprotein, a hormone that regulates red blood cell production. Ivan Basso, a cyclist caught in a Blood Doping scandal before the 2007 Tour de France.

  3. Methods Blood is taken out of the body via a blood transfusion. The performers will then train for 5 weeks to replace the Red Blood Cells taken out (naturally). At the end of this period the blood will be put back into the body which will mean there is an increase of Red Blood Cells which will boost performance. EPO can be injected into the body to stimulate more growth of Red Blood Cells. Example of Blood Doping There are two types of blood doping these are autologous, your own blood, and homologous, receiving somebody else’s blood.

  4. Positive Negative Enhancement of aerobic performance due to more Red Blood Cells in the body to carry more oxygen to the muscles. Avoidance of diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis. Takes time for the body to recover from the loss of blood. The risk of a blood infection. Increase blood density makes it harder for the heart to pump the blood around the body. This can also cause blood clots and is very dangerous, it can also overload the liver and kidneys. Some of the effects of EPO are still unknown. It is a illegal method of improving performance. Some Cyclists, triathletes and long distance runners are often involved in blood doping scandals, e.g. Vinokorov, and Tyler Hamilton Tour de France cyclists.

  5. Creatine Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements. It is a substance that is already created in our bodies (Phosphocreatine system) but can be taken to increase the levels of creatine in the body. This is legal in sport as it is already present in the body. The phosophocreatine system enables maximal energy for a short period of time until all of the creatine stores are used up. If there is more creatine in the body, then the period of maximal exercise could increase above 10 seconds.

  6. Positive Negative Taking creatine for a more aerobic activity could cause a gain in weight, so performance may fall. Could cause muscle-cramping. Unexplained side effects (some studies have shown that it could cause aggressiveness, anxiety, acne, male breast enlargement among others). Creatine improves your performance in the gym and in team games. It speeds up muscle growth and increases maximal strength. Short term use of creatine supplements, have been found to be safe.

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