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. 2012 Jun;33(6):265–272. doi: 10.1542/pir.33-6-265

Table 1.

Classes of Commonly Used Performance-Enhancing Drugs

Anabolic Agents
 Anabolic steroids
 Testosterone
 Steroid precursors
  Dehydroepiandosterone
  Androstenedione
Nutritional Supplements
 Creatine
 Protein/amino acids
 β-hydroxy β-methylbutyric acid
Stimulants
 Ephedrine
 Caffeine/Guarana
Other
 Human growth hormone
 Erythropoietin
 Blood doping
 Diuretics
 Actovegin (calf blood extract)