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The amphetamine margin in sports

V G Laties, B Weiss

    Federation Proceedings
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Amphetamines can improve athletic performance, particularly endurance, in both humans and animals. While the performance boost is typically small, it can be significant in competitive sports.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Science
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Amphetamines are known stimulants with potential ergogenic effects.
    • Previous research suggests a positive impact on athletic capabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the literature on amphetamine's effects on athletic performance.
    • To assess the magnitude and significance of performance enhancement.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review of studies on amphetamines and athletic performance.
    • Analysis of findings in human and animal models.
    • Examination of laboratory analogs of athletic tasks.

    Main Results:

    • Amphetamines consistently enhance athletic performance, including endurance.
    • Improvements observed in activities like running and swimming.

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  • Performance gains are generally small, around a few percent.

    • Conclusions:

    • Amphetamines offer a measurable, albeit small, performance advantage in athletics.
    • This marginal improvement can be crucial for competitive outcomes.