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Beta Blockers

and Sport

Brooklyn C., Thomas C., Avery W.

What are Beta Blockers?

-pills

-blocks adrenaline

-medically treat

migraines, high blood

pressure

Why do Athletes

Take Them?

-even heart rate

-steady hands

-sharper focus

What do they do?

(Short-Term)

-heart rate slows

-blood pressure decrease

-anxiety calms

-muscle tremors

subside

Long-Term Affects

-weight gain

-impotence/erectile

dysfunction (in males)

-increase chance diabetes

-brachycardia

-diarrhea/cramps

-nausea

-decrease circulation

Beta Blockers in Sports

-illegal with international olympic committee

-banned in NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB,

PGA, etc.

Cost & Availability

-range from $20-$250

per month

-by prescription only

Conclusion

-athletes shouldn't use beta blockers

-negative affects outweigh positives

-illegal

Sources

Omalcy, R. Beta Blockers Used in Sports. Livestrong.com. 28 Jan. 2011. 17 Oct. 2012.

Banned Drug List Unveiled. (2007). Golf World. 61, 19.

Madeleine, B. The Golfing Drug of Choice: Beta Blockers. Day to Day. Canadian Reference Center. Ipswich, MA. Oct. 24, 2012.

Shooter Stripped of Medals. The Austrailian. (2008).

Tuncay E. Effects of β-adrenergic receptor blockers on cardiac function. Canadian Journal Of Physiology & Pharmacology. April 2009. Canadian Reference Centre, Ipswich, MA. Accessed October 24, 2012.

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