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  1. Central nervous system stimulants
  2. Narcotic analgesics
  3. Anabolic steroids.

Some of the ergogenic aids very commonly used are

  1. Amphetamine
  2. Anabolic Steroids
  3. Aspartates
  4. Hypnosis
  5. Oxygen Inhalation
  6. Blood Doping
  7. Negative Ionization.

AMPHETAMINE: This is synthetic alkaloid. It may be taken in the form of tablets or by means of inhales. It is a stimultant to central nervous system. It’s effects are increased blood pressure, feeling of alertness, increased breathing rate, peppiness and euphoria. It also causes sleeplessness. It is an extremely dangerous drug.

ANABOLIC STEROIDS: Androgenic hormones are basically a product of the male testes. It stimulates male characteristics. It is dangerous to use this drug.

ASPARATATES: It is aspartic acid. It is one of the fundamental amino acids. It is used for abolition