Georgia: Amphetamine may slow down the rise of temperature in the body and
mask fatigue, which could allow athletes to run significantly longer but
result in potentially dangerous overheating of muscles, according to a
study. Researchers at Georgia State University and Indiana University have
identified a new mechanism underlying the physical performance
enhancement effect of amphetamine, providing new arguments about the
potential danger of using psychostimulants to improve performance during
exercise. The findings are published in the journal
Physiological Reports.
