Dopingeja

Dopingeja, or doping agents, are substances or methods used to enhance athletic performance, improve recovery, or conceal other prohibited substances. In sport, their use is regulated by anti-doping rules; the Finnish term “dopingeja” is commonly used to refer to such agents in Finnish contexts.

Common categories include anabolic agents (anabolic steroids and related compounds that promote muscle growth); peptide hormones and growth factors (growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor, erythropoietin); blood doping methods such as autologous or allogeneic blood transfusions and agents that increase red blood cell production; metabolic modulators and masking agents; stimulants and diuretics.

Regulation: The World Anti-Doping Agency maintains a Prohibited List and coordinates testing worldwide; athletes can be tested in-competition and out-of-competition; samples are analyzed for prohibited substances, and the Athlete Biological Passport monitors biological variables over time to detect doping. Sanctions include disqualification, bans, and loss of results.

Health and ethics: Doping poses health risks such as cardiovascular disease, liver or kidney damage, hormonal disorders, mental health effects, and dependence; use undermines fair play and can damage public trust. Legislation and sports organizations aim to deter doping through education, testing, and strict penalties.