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Sports Science Dudes
Episode 87 - Dan Turner PhD - The Enhanced Games
Dec 3, 2024
Dan Turner, a PhD in Human Physiology and Director of Athlete Safety for Enhanced, shares his vast experience working with elite athletes and professionals across various fields. He discusses the careful planning behind performance-enhancing strategies and the ethical dilemmas involved. The conversation delves into the mental health challenges faced by athletes like Michael Phelps and Simone Biles, and the potential therapeutic role of psilocybin. Turner also highlights advancements in personalized health protocols and the psychological resilience required in extreme sports.
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- The Enhanced Games promote a controlled environment for athletes to experiment with performance enhancers, emphasizing safety and informed choices in their use.
- Shifting cultural perceptions around performance-enhancing drugs highlight a growing recognition of individual autonomy and the need for personalized approaches in performance medicine.
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Understanding Enhanced Games and Athlete Safety
The Enhanced Games aim to provide a platform where athletes can explore performance-enhancing substances in a medically supervised environment. The Director of Athlete Safety emphasizes the importance of a controlled setting to mitigate risks associated with such substances. Unlike the traditional view that athletes would recklessly abuse performance enhancers if given freedom, the reality is that they usually take a strategic and informed approach. In this context, partnering with athletes and creating a team of medical specialists is essential for guiding them safely through their choices.
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