Kleiner S M
Sarah W. Stedman Center for Nutritional Studies, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
J Am Coll Nutr. 1991 Apr;10(2):163-76. doi: 10.1080/07315724.1991.10718141.
The use of anabolic-androgenic steroids is epidemic in the sporting world, and the recent recognition of their pervasive use by recreational and adolescent athletes has made the abuse of these drugs a public health concern. A critical review of the literature supports the doctrine that anabolic-androgenic steroids can improve muscular performance if certain criteria are met, but some of the health risks associated with their use may be irreversible, and life-threatening. Furthermore, polydrug abuse, restrictive diets, and dehydrating practices may potentiate the health risks associated with weight training and steroid use. Recent investigations of nutritional and training alternatives to anabolic-androgenic steroids are promising. To help lure athletes from drug abuse, the pursuit of new areas of research and education should be priorities in the campaign against the abuse of anabolic steroids.
合成代谢雄激素类固醇在体育界的使用十分泛滥，近期人们认识到娱乐性运动员和青少年运动员也普遍使用此类药物，这使得这些药物的滥用成为一个公共卫生问题。对文献的批判性综述支持这样一种观点，即如果满足某些标准，合成代谢雄激素类固醇可以提高肌肉性能，但使用这些药物相关的一些健康风险可能是不可逆转的，甚至会危及生命。此外，多药滥用、限制性饮食和脱水做法可能会增加与重量训练和使用类固醇相关的健康风险。近期对合成代谢雄激素类固醇的营养和训练替代方法的研究很有前景。为了帮助吸引运动员远离药物滥用，在打击合成代谢类固醇滥用的运动中，追求新的研究和教育领域应成为优先事项。
