Polyphenols, found in foods like green tea and red wine, possess potent antioxidant activity and have been linked to reduced risks of chronic diseases [197]
In a 52-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy men, finasteride (5 mg PO once daily) significantly decreased total sperm count (-34.3%) compared to baseline at 26 weeks but not at 52 weeks or at the 24-week follow-up
Before steroids arrived in the late 1950s, dermatologists used sulfur, ichthyol, and bland creams
WADA Prohibition The World Anti-Doping Agency classifies both peptides as prohibited substances for competitive athletes: Section S2 classification Peptide Hormones, Growth Factors, and Related Substances Prohibited at all times (both in-competition and out-of-competition) No Therapeutic Use Exemptions available not recognized as legitimate medical treatments Performance-enhancing potential acknowledged due to growth hormone secretagogue effects Detection methods under development for anti-doping testing programs WADAs position reflects that these peptides possess clear performance-enhancing properties and lack approved therapeutic applications that would justify medical use exemptions