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Raised concentrations of C reactive protein in anabolic steroid using bodybuilders.
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British journal of sports medicine [Br J Sports Med] 2004 Feb; Vol. 38 (1), pp. 97-8. - Publication Year :
- 2004
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Abstract
- Objective: To examine levels of C reactive protein in users of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) compared with age matched control groups consisting of AAS using (but abstinent)/resistance trained and non-drug using/sedentary controls.<br />Method: Subjects included AAS using bodybuilders (n = 10); bodybuilders who denied AAS use (n = 10); sedentary controls (n = 8). Venous blood was sampled, from which serum concentrations of C reactive protein, male sex hormones, and cardiac troponin T were determined.<br />Results: A significantly altered hormonal profile in the AAS using group provided indirect confirmation of AAS use. C reactive protein concentrations were significantly (p<0.05) higher in the AAS using bodybuilders. There was no relation between C reactive protein and cardiac troponin T.<br />Conclusion: AAS using bodybuilders had significantly higher C reactive protein concentrations, indicating a greater propensity to develop peripheral arterial disease.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0306-3674
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- British journal of sports medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 14751958
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2003.005991