Do Athletes Really Need Vitamin C Supplements to Stay Healthy?
March 1, 2022
While vitamin C is critical for your immune system, the reality is that more isn’t always better and all supplements carry risk.
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Zviad Lazishvili Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy
February 23, 2022
USADA announced today that Zviad Lazishvili, of Alexandria, Va., has accepted a 10-month sanction for a violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy.
U.S. Weightlifting Coaches Ernest Prempeh and Bernabe Chavez Accept Sanctions for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
February 4, 2022
Ernest Prempeh, of Somerville, N.J., and Bernabe Chavez, of Orlando, Fla., both in the sport of weightlifting, have each accepted a four-year suspension for anti-doping rule violations.
U.S. Weightlifting Athlete Ian Wilson Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
February 3, 2022
Ian Wilson, of Berkley, Calif., an athlete in the sport of weightlifting, has accepted a three-year period of ineligibility for an anti-doping rule violation.
Do Athletes Really Need Creatine Supplements?
February 1, 2022
Creatine supplements are rarely essential for athletes since your body actually produces creatine on its own.
U.S. Track & Field Athlete Eliud Ngetich Accepts Updated Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation
January 25, 2022
Eliud Ngetich, of El Doret, Kenya, an athlete in the sport of track and field, has accepted a two-year period of ineligibility for a doping violation.
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Eric Lira Investigation Conducted Under the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act
January 12, 2022
This is a wonderful example of the power of whistleblowers coming forward to trusted anti-doping agencies and law enforcement to ensure the protection of the Olympic Games.
Do Athletes Really Need Fish Oil Supplements to Stay Healthy?
January 4, 2022
Before you grab the first bottle of fish oil off the shelf at the store, read on to make sure you fully understand fish oil supplements.
Statement from USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart on Equine Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program Negotiations
December 23, 2021
After months of negotiations, we have been unable to enter an agreement in line with the requirements of the Act, and one which would have given USADA a reasonable chance to put in place a credible and effective program.