instein,1).The effectiveness of blood doping is unsure, researches dont know if it truly works. Some reports state that the added RBC and hemoglobin increase the viscosity of the blood, which in turn actually decreases the VO2 max(Goldman,50). The increase in viscosity can lead to an overload of work in the liver and kidney, which could lead to future problems in the liver and kidney (Shipe,77). Another precaution is if the blood that is injected does not come from the person it is being injected into there is a possibility of getting a disease such as AIDS. Blood doping is nearly impossible to discover in tests because the athlete is usually injecting their own blood into their system. The increased hemoglobin and RBC in the body can be accredited to high altitude workouts (working at high altitudes for extended amounts of time can increase hemoglobin and RBCs). Even though it is near impossible to test for the Olympic Committee still bans its use in hope to find a test. Caffeine is a chemical found in the leaves, seeds, and fruit of over 60 species of plant. It is found in coffee, tea, some soft drinks, and chocolate. It can also be taken as a tablet at high doses in products such as No-Doz or Vivarin (Donahue,33). It is banned as an ergogenic aid in large doses. Caffeine is believed to increase endurance and alertness. An athlete that would be inclined to use caffeine is one who desires an increased alertness such as a football linebacker or safety. It can also be use to gain that last bit of extra endurance at the end of a match or race such as again football players or cyclist (Goldman,28).There is research that states it can help ease tension headaches when taken with ibuprofen(Sparano,1). It can also be used in such cases as night shifts in the work place or in the military. There have been studies to show it increases the alertness of these people and allows them to stay awake during the shifts. There are also studies being do...
