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Science 23 May 1969:
Vol. 164. no. 3882, pp. 957 - 959
DOI: 10.1126/science.164.3882.957
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Anabolic Steroid: Effects on Strength Development

L. C. Johnson 1 and J. P. O'shea 1

1 Physical Education Department, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Twelve matched pairs of subjects, fed a high protein diet, were trained with weights for 6 weeks. In the final 3 weeks twelve subjects received 5 milligrams of methandrostenolone (Dianabol) twice daily. Maximum weight lifting, thickness of skin folds, oxygen uptake, blood chemistry profile, and concentration of blood lipids were determined. Also used were cable tensiometry and anthropometric measurements. The strength of treated subjects increased significantly; their mean weight gain was 2.48 kilograms with no significant change in skin fold thickness. Several anthropometric measurements increased significantly, as did oxygen uptake ability and nitrogen retention by the blood.


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