Athlete Advisory: Updated Prohibited List and Key Reminders for 2020
October 8, 2019
In 2020, WADA made clarifications to the Prohibited List to help athletes and their support teams better understand prohibited substances and methods.
Category: Athlete Advisory
Supplement Risk and NSF Certified for Sport®
May 20, 2019
USADA currently recognizes NSF Certified for Sport® as the program best suited for athletes to reduce the risk from supplements.
Athlete Advisory: 5 Things to Keep in Mind for 2019
November 2, 2018
Take time to learn about the 2019 Prohibited List & become familiar with changes that might impact the substances & methods you can use as a competitive athlete.
Athlete Advisory: What Athletes Need to Know About Pharmacy Compounding
May 24, 2018
Athletes who have a prescription for a compounded medication or a compounded supplement should be aware that compounding pharmacies are risky. Compounded products are more likely to be contaminated because they are mixed by hand and there is limited regulatory oversight.
IV Infusions: Explanatory Note
January 5, 2018
Important information about the IV rule, why IVs are prohibited, and how athletes can best protect their health and safety.
ATHLETE REMINDER: 2018 Prohibited List Now in Effect
January 4, 2018
USADA would like to remind all athletes that the 2018 WADA Prohibited List went into effect on January 1, 2018. The 2018 WADA Prohibited List does include changes from the previous year, so we strongly encourage athletes and their support personnel to review the updated 2018 WADA Prohibited List and use the resources below to better understand the changes.
Athlete Advisory: Growing Evidence that Ostarine is a Risk for Athletes
July 25, 2017
Ostarine is the trademarked name for a Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator (SARM) that is not approved for human use or consumption in the U.S., or in any other country. Ostarine is also prohibited at all times under the S1. Anabolic Agent category of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
Athlete Advisory: “Low Risk” Supplements May Be Riskier Than They Appear
April 12, 2017
Examples of manufacturers that have marketed seemingly low-risk vitamin and electrolyte supplements that contained dangerous and prohibited anabolic agents.
ATHLETE REMINDER: 2017 WADA Prohibited List Now in Effect
January 5, 2017
USADA would like to remind all athletes that the 2017 WADA Prohibited List went into effect on January 1, 2017. Please note that the 2017 WADA Prohibited List does include changes from the previous year, so we strongly encourage athletes and their support personnel to take a moment to review the updated 2017 WADA Prohibited