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Possible relationship between genetic polymorphisms and the risk of exercise addiction among Turkish elite athletes: an exploratory pilot study.
Scientific reports - 12 Aug 2026
Bulgay Celal, Kasakolu Anıl, Günay Erkan, Bayraktar Işık, Koncagul Seyrani, Yildirim Z Nihan, Kazan Hasan H, Griffiths Mark D, Ergün Mehmet A, Szabo Attila
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Exercise addiction (EA) is a complex behavioral phenotype characterized by a loss of control over exercise despite adverse physical, psychological, and social consequences. Although its psychological and performance-related aspects have been widely studied, its underlying etiology remains largely unclear, leading to increased interest in potential genetic vulnerability. Therefore, an exploratory pilot study...
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