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. 2013 Nov 13;8(11):e78702. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0078702

Table 1. Examples of legal and illicit substances that produce effects on the body and cognitive functions.

Legality Effect of Substance
Physical Cognitive
Enhancement (legal or freely available substances) e.g. creatine, vitamins, minerals,carbohydrates, proteins e.g. caffeinated drinks, gingko biloba
Doping (illicit or banned substances/illicit substancesor pharmaceuticals) e.g. anabolic androgenic steroids, humangrowth hormones, erythropoietin e.g. modafinil, methylphenidate, antidepressants, beta-blockers