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Anabolic, as used by Netinho, are prohibited. Already supplements require careful

14/05/2013

 



Netinho is hospitalized in ICU because of complications in liver Photo: Handout / 02.04.2013 / AGA ª ncia The Globe
 
A month ago, Netinho entered a story that would become dramatic. Admitted with severe abdominal pain, due to a hemorrhage in the liver, the singer heard the doctors that his condition may have been caused by steroid use. Like him, many young people risk their health to see the muscles grow faster.

Considered enemies of health, anabolic steroids are banned in Brazil. In contrast, there were - and are increasingly on the rise - food supplements that help athletes have better yields. The use spread among youth and, over the weekend, up Enzo Motta, 16, son of Claudia Raia, was seen in a store supplements.

Enzo, son of Claudia Raia and Edson Celulari, purchase supplements for bodybuilding shopping in Rio Photo: Marcio Honorato / Honopix
 
The use of these products, although controversial among physicians who debate its effectiveness and necessity, is not prohibited in Brazil. The sale does not require a prescription.

- It is necessary to differentiate. The supplements are organic compounds, typically vegetable origin food substances that enter the body. The inject anabolic hormones directly into the person. The manipulation of hormones is banned in the country - explains nutritionist Maira Andrade.

Food supplements are divided into four main categories: calorie, hiperproteicos, energy and thermogenic. And are intended, respectively, fatten, increase mass, lose weight and gain energy. Despite widespread use, there are doctors who dispute its use.

- A healthy person does not need supplementation, just a diet accompanied by a professional - explains the head of the nutrology Hospital, UFRJ, Egidio Paulo José de Oliveira.

The nutrition specialist points out that the use of these supplements, even released in Brazil, does not exclude any patient from the risk of side effects. On the other hand, Maira, who believes in the use of supplements, also warns:

- Any one of them should be used only after medical consultation. Only a nutritionist knows indicate which is the most suitable.

Understand what each product:

Amino acids: They are the building blocks of proteins. Without them, the human body can not grow muscle tissue. Help maintain lean body mass.

Glutamine: Is a type of amino acid that already exists in the musculature. When the muscle is worked very, draws energy from glutamine, losing mass. The supplement helps preserve the dough, increased immunity and gut function.

Thermogenic: They promise speed up metabolism, burning fat. Most contain caffeine, so it can generate tachycardia and insomnia.

Creatine: It is a type of protein found in animal foods such as red meat. The supplement promises more power and energy, which would improve performance in exercise. Creatine, however, provides water accumulation in the body and must be ingested at intervals.

HGH: The vials of HGH precursor of growth hormone, increase lean body mass in adults, burn fat and define muscle. However, at high doses, can lead to diabetes, cancer, among other ailments. Are called precursors of synthetic hormones.

DMAA: Any supplement that has Dimethylamylamine (DMAA) is banned by ANVISA. These products usually promise to increase mass or rapid weight loss.
Anabolic: Are the hormones themselves. In Brazil, it is prohibited hormone supplementation.

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