Sports Pharmacology – Pharmacological Sport preparations

Anabolic Drugs

This group of drugs include pharmacological agents of different structure and origin which by acting on different mechanisms enhance protein biosynthesis in the body (have anabolic effect) and thereby accelerate the muscle growth.

The key position in the group of pharmaceuticals, which are not doping and can be recommended to build muscle and increase strength, take steroid drugs of plant origin.

Here are some anabolic agents (anabolitics) and given their characteristics. Promising in terms of anabolic actions are preparations obtained from extracts of stems and roots of Rhaponticum carthamoides growing in Central Asia, Kazakhstan and the Far East.

Ecdysten (Ecdysterone, Ectysterone) - (containing 0,005 g of Leuzea active substance) has a tonic and anabolic effect. Although steroid structure Ecdysten devoides of harmful side effects of testosterone preparations and anabolic steroids. Long-term use of Ecdysten even at high doses (6-9 tablets daily for 3-4 weeks) does not cause disturbances in the content of the main hormones (cortisol, somatotropin, testosterone, insulin, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and others.) In the blood, it does not cause harmful effect on the liver. Ecdysten is not doping and can be used without any restrictions in terms of doping control.

Potassium Orotate (potassium salt of orotic acid) is an orotic acid, which is formed in the body, is a precursor of pyrimidine amino acids, of which built nucleic acids. It has an anabolic effect and stimulates the formation of blood. To enhance the impact on the myocardium are used in conjunction with Riboxinum. It helps reduce the time and the medium-climatic adaptation. Available in tablets of 0.25 g Assign 1 hour before meals or after 4 hours after eating at a dose 0.25-0.1 g 2-3 times a day for 15-20 days.

Methyluracilum is pyrimidine derivative, similar in structure and action to Potassium Orotate. The drug promotes the synthesis of proteins and stimulates blood formation process. Methyluracilum is used to improve endurance and performance during training loads large volume as anabolic agents as well as "overvoltage" therapy. Methyluracilum is available in tablets of 0.5, the recommended intake of 2-3 tablets 3 times a day during or after a meal.

L-carnitine is a natural substance, related B vitamins, found in the heart and skeletal muscles. Involved in the metabolism of fatty acids as a carrier through the mitochondrial membrane - beta-oxidation section, where they are burned to generate a large amount of energy; promotes fat metabolism, immune system stabilizes.

L-Carnitine determines the total amount of energy produced in the body, improves performance during training moderate, high and submaximal power. Before the drug more intensively used aerobic energy sources while encouraging the body's anaerobic capacity, which contributes to more economical use of glycogen and glucose during prolonged intense exercise. Increased general and special performance, resistance, endurance, reduces fatigue, increases muscle mass.

In sports with primary display of endurance to accelerate recovery processes. The speed and power sports, has a stimulating effect on muscle growth when receiving 2 g per 70 kg of body weight (2 teaspoons of 20% solution) 2 times a day morning and afternoon for 30 minutes before meals, diluting liquid.

Mildronate is the drug, which is a structural analogue of the precursor of Carnitine - beta-butyrobetaine, active component Meldonium. Anabolic properties of Mildronate are more pronounced than that of Carnitine. For this purpose, it is recommended reception of Mildronate during intensive exercise 1-2 capsules at 30 minutes after eating 2-3 times a day for 10-14 days.