| This review shows that only 5 of 23 substance classes on the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List show robust evidence of having the ability to enhance actual sports performance in athletes. |
| A total of 11 studies including 266 subjects form all the available level 1 evidence for positive pharmacological effects on strength and sprint performance; there are no studies showing benefit on endurance performance. |
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