Gamma Hydroxybutyrate General information Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is produced in the breakdown of chemicals that help nerves transmit signals through the body. It can be found in many organs of the body, including kidneys, heart, skeletal muscle, and brown fat. It increases levels of a chemical in the brain that slows down breathing and causes sedation, and it has been sold illicitly because it can produce a “high,” but it can also cause amnesia and sleep. Because of this, it has been used as a date rape drug. These effects can be increased with the use of alcohol and other sedatives. Why athletes use it Athletes use GHB because they believe it will increase growth hormone levels. Some athletes have tried to use GHB for weight control. Adverse effects • Nausea • Dizziness< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Biceps Tendon Subluxation Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Effort Thrombosis Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Instructions for Sports Medicine Patients Jul 18, 2016 | Posted by admin in SPORT MEDICINE | Comments Off on Gamma Hydroxybutyrate Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate General information Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is produced in the breakdown of chemicals that help nerves transmit signals through the body. It can be found in many organs of the body, including kidneys, heart, skeletal muscle, and brown fat. It increases levels of a chemical in the brain that slows down breathing and causes sedation, and it has been sold illicitly because it can produce a “high,” but it can also cause amnesia and sleep. Because of this, it has been used as a date rape drug. These effects can be increased with the use of alcohol and other sedatives. Why athletes use it Athletes use GHB because they believe it will increase growth hormone levels. Some athletes have tried to use GHB for weight control. Adverse effects • Nausea • Dizziness< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Biceps Tendon Subluxation Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Effort Thrombosis Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join
