enhancer
noun
en·hanc·er
in-ˈhan(t)-sər 
en-
1
: one that enhances
2
: a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by preferentially increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule
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The other performance enhancer that was reportedly found in the three swimmers’ samples in years prior to the Tokyo Olympics is clenbuterol, a drug that is prescribed for asthma to open airways—but not in the U.S. (where it’s only approved for horses).
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Alice Park / Paris, TIME, 31 July 2024
In addition to the many studies on creatine as a performance enhancer, studies have been conducted on its potential therapeutic uses.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
Processing Additives Some turkey bacon products contain additives like preservatives, flavor enhancers, and artificial ingredients.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Protein powders marketed for muscle building may also include performance enhancers like creatine, BCAAs, glutamine, DHEA, and more.
—Caroline Thomason, Health, 4 June 2024
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Alice Park / Paris, TIME, 31 July 2024
In addition to the many studies on creatine as a performance enhancer, studies have been conducted on its potential therapeutic uses.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2024
Processing Additives Some turkey bacon products contain additives like preservatives, flavor enhancers, and artificial ingredients.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 July 2024
Protein powders marketed for muscle building may also include performance enhancers like creatine, BCAAs, glutamine, DHEA, and more.
—Caroline Thomason, Health, 4 June 2024
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enhancer
noun
en·hanc·er
in-ˈhan(t)-sər, en-
: a nucleotide sequence that increases the rate of genetic transcription by increasing the activity of the nearest promoter on the same DNA molecule
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