Replication and Placebo Effects in Athlete Performance

Drinking alcohol for recovery is believed to improve performance, but it may just be a placebo effect. Athletes think it helps, so it does. There may be a sensing mechanism that doesn't rely solely on the muscle. Prescriptions for performance-enhancing substances are becoming more detailed and in higher volumes.

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