What Athletes Need to Know about Collagen
April 3, 2023
Collagen supplements have become very popular in recent years, leading many athletes to wonder if they can use these products.
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Supplement High Risk List: What are Regulatory Warnings?
October 31, 2022
Learn more about regulatory warnings on the dietary supplements featured on the Supplement Connect High Risk List.
Tips and Tricks for Filing Whereabouts
August 3, 2022
Tips and tricks for elite athletes who must provide their daily locations, or Whereabouts, to sport and anti-doping organizations.
USADA Expands Whistleblower Options Utilizing RealResponse State-Of-The-Art, Secure Text-to-Report Technology
October 18, 2021
USADA’s Play Clean Tip Center will now provide a real-time texting option to report suspected doping behavior.
Food v. Supplements: Are foods safer than supplements?
July 16, 2021
Foods are much less likely to cause a positive drug test than supplements due to the nature of food regulations and the food industry.
How Athletes Can Safely Use Cold and Flu Products
March 19, 2019
There are many popular over-the-counter products used for everyday ailments that can cause a positive test if used in-competition. More specifically, many cold and flu medications and inhalers contain stimulants that are prohibited in-competition. Read more to learn how athletes subject to anti-doping rules can safely use cold and flu products.
What are Whereabouts Failures?
March 4, 2019
The World Anti-Doping Code requires that athletes comply with Whereabouts and testing obligations, and failure to comply with an obligation will result in a Whereabouts Failure. There are two types of Whereabouts Failures: Filing Failures and Missed Tests.
Your Anti-Doping Checklist for Planned and Emergency Hospital Treatments
August 21, 2018
Use these checklists to address your anti-doping responsibilities before a planned hospital visit, or during and after an emergency visit.
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.