It has been suggested that reports by athletes that hGH helped to increase their athletic performance are probably due to __________.

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Despite popular belief, there is no scientific evidence that hGH can directly increase athletic performance. Many reports of increased performance from athletes may be attributed to the placebo effect, where they believe that taking hGH will enhance their performance, thus leading to perceived improvements. While hGH may indirectly affect strength, endurance, and fatigue, the extent of these effects and their contribution to overall athletic performance is unclear.

It Has Been Suggested That Reports by Athletes That HGH