Clenbuterol and other banned substances in the diet - health risks and why is it good to think?

In this part of the educational series, we will try to outline the topic of banned substances in the diet. We'll look at some of them, talk about why athletes abuse them and list their side effects. Our regular guest who will try to explain everything to you is Supercoach.

You can find what information you need in the video:

• Fat Burning Substances - The Risks. Is there a miracle pill that has no side effects and burns fat at the same time? Who mainly uses these substances? 0:31 - 3:38
• Asthma drugs - Clenbuterol and Salbutamol. What are they used for and how are they abused in sports? 3:38 - 5:43
• Clenbuterol and its effect on the heart - negative effects. 5:43 - 7:23
• Salbutamol - side effects. Why do athletes use it? 7:23 - 8:39
• Ephedrine - what is it used for? Is it a drug? Effects on the body. 8:39 - 10:58
• Thyroid hormone T3T4. When does self production resume? What is it used for? 10:58 - 13:10
• Why does one need to supplement taurine while taking Clenbuterol? 13:10 -14:32
• T3T4 14:32 - 15:28
• Growth hormone and fat burning - side effects. 15:28 - 18:12
• Synephrine, caffeine and L-carnitine - effectiveness. 18:12 - 20:00

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Clenbuterol, the dangerous fat burner

Clenbuterol is a drug that is used in some countries to treat asthma, but it is also popular among athletes and people who want to lose weight or increase muscle mass. In most countries, including the Czech Republic, it is not approved for use in humans and is banned as a doping substance. Clenbuterol acts as a stimulant that increases heart rate and metabolism, which can lead to faster fat burning and increased muscle mass. Possible side effects of clenbuterol include increased heart rate, high blood pressure, nervousness, hand tremors, insomnia, muscle cramps, and in some cases, more serious problems such as cardiac hypertrophy. It is important to be aware of these risks and stop taking clenbuterol immediately if any problems occur