Most studies have not used the same drug
dosage used by athletes. Institutional safeguards prohibit administration of high dosages of possibly dangerous substances
to human subjects. Subjects in research experiments seldom resemble accomplished weight-trained athletes. Under these
conditions, we must assess the results of sound research studies, as well as clinical and empirical field observations, in order
to obtain a realistic profile of the use, effects on performance, and side effects of these substances.