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Use of Performance-Enhancing Substances.

Michele LaBotz, Bernard A Griesemer,

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    |June 30, 2016
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    Performance-enhancing substances (PESs) are used by young athletes for performance and appearance. For most, PESs offer no significant advantage over puberty, nutrition, and training.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Sports Medicine
    • Adolescent Health
    • Substance Use Research

    Background:

    • Performance-enhancing substances (PESs) are prevalent among children and adolescents.
    • Use extends beyond athletic performance to appearance-related motivations.
    • PESs encompass legal dietary supplements and illicit drugs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the epidemiology of PES use in pediatric populations.
    • To identify commonly used PESs in this demographic.
    • To outline concerns associated with PES use in youth.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of current data on PES use in children and adolescents.
    • Analysis of common PES categories and their associated risks.
    • Examination of the benefits of natural maturation and training versus PES use.

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    Main Results:

    • PES use is common in youth for both performance and appearance.
    • Concerns include product contamination, links to anabolic steroid use, and negative impacts on sports experience.
    • Adolescent development naturally enhances athletic capabilities.

    Conclusions:

    • For most young athletes, PESs do not significantly improve performance beyond natural pubertal development.
    • Appropriate nutrition and training are crucial for athletic gains in adolescents.
    • Risks associated with PES use outweigh potential benefits for most young athletes.