Anyone know why a cyclist, especially world competition level would take a diuretic? Is it a masking agent for other peds?
I'm not finding anything on this. Thanks
Just found this:
"Diuretics are not used to enhance performance. If anything they have a detrimental effect on performance as they cause dehydration. Diuretics are used for two reasons. Firstly to loose weight rapidly in sports which require the athlete to be within a set weight limit. For example boxers and jockeys.
Secondly, to dilute the presence of illegal substances and aid their excretion."
You would think they could sweat that mess out pretty quickly.
This post was edited on 7/18 9:19 AM by Anachnoid
I'm not finding anything on this. Thanks
Just found this:
"Diuretics are not used to enhance performance. If anything they have a detrimental effect on performance as they cause dehydration. Diuretics are used for two reasons. Firstly to loose weight rapidly in sports which require the athlete to be within a set weight limit. For example boxers and jockeys.
Secondly, to dilute the presence of illegal substances and aid their excretion."
You would think they could sweat that mess out pretty quickly.
This post was edited on 7/18 9:19 AM by Anachnoid