The World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) includes several classes of substances on its list, depending on the type of physical effort (aerobic or anaerobic) and the benefits they provide (pain/inflammation management or athletic performance enhancement), such as analgesics and cannabinoids, steroidal anti-inflammatories, central stimulants, anabolic steroids, androgen receptor modulators, erythropoiesis stimulators, or masking agents [1]
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They play a role in: Increasing insulin secretion: helping reduce blood glucose levels in individuals with impaired insulin sensitivity
While early studies show good results, larger and more standardized clinical trials are still needed to fully understand its long-term benefits and the best treatment settings for different types of patients