19/06/2023
Co***ne can interfere with bodybuilding, as well as other athletic performance, in a variety of different ways.
Depression & Reduced Motivation
While co***ne, even in small amounts, can increase energy, mood, and motivation for a short period of time, once it wears off the body will be left with a serious deficit in available dopamine and norepinephrine.
This can translate to a more depressed mood, lower motivation, and much lower energy than before the drug was taken, which can make it hard to stick to your long-term exercise regimen.
And while a second dose of coke may (temporarily) relieve these negative feelings, this back-and-forth process may quickly escalate into severe drug addiction and mental health crisis.
Increased Fatigue
The increased epinephrine and norepinephrine levels that come with use of co***ne greatly increase muscle and liver glycogen breakdown inside the body. This can, in turn, greatly increase the rate of lactic acid buildup during workouts, interfering with muscle function.
Co***ne also acts as a potent vasoconstrictor, tightening the body’s blood vessels and limiting oxygen delivery to your muscles, leading to still more lactic-acid buildup and premature fatigue.
Rhabdomyolysis
A significant number of individuals who abuse co***ne also experience a serious and potentially lethal condition known as rhabdomyolysis, or muscle tissue breakdown.
Essentially, co***ne’s damaging effects on muscle tissue can be so severe that the muscles begin to break apart and leak protein and electrolytes into the blood.
Weight Loss & Appearance
Co***ne has also sometimes been abused by athletes for its side effects related to reduced appetite. But while many see this as a positive, the effect is unpredictable and frequently leads to malnourishment, weight loss, insomnia, skin problems, and premature aging.
Heart Attack & Stroke
Co***ne’s long-term effects on the cardiovascular system can likewise be devastating, as the drug is strongly associated with conditions such as:
chest pain that feels like a heart attack
increased risk of stroke
inflammation of the heart muscle
reduced heart function
heart disease
heart failure
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