However, in a more recent randomized, placebo-controlled study in 102 subjects, daily supplementation with 600 mg of lipoic acid (+/- 800 mg of vitamin E [-tocopherol]) for 16 weeks had no effect on fasting blood glucose, fasting blood insulin, or a measure of insulin resistance called the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) index (59)
The use of these substances for performance enhancementparticularly when administered in high doses or complex cycleshas been associated with a wide range of endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular disturbances, as well as psychological effects and the potential development of physical and psychological dependence ( 5 Reasons for the use of anabolicandrogenic steroids in amateur sports 5.1 Body image, masculinity, and social determinants A muscular and well-defined physique constitutes an important component of identity and self-esteem for many men ( In amateur sports, AAS use differs fundamentally from professional doping practices, as substances are typically consumed not to enhance competitive performance but to improve physical appearance and obtain social approval ( 5.2 Role of gym culture and social media Social interactions within gym environments may further reinforce AAS use by normalizing or encouraging such behaviours
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