Illegal Ingredient, 5-Alpha-Hydroxy-Laxogenin, Appearing in More Supplements
December 4, 2019
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added the ingredient 5-Alpha-Hydroxy-Laxogenin to its Dietary Supplement Ingredient Advisory List.
Category: Education
What Athletes Should Know About AICAR and Other Prohibited AMP Activated Protein Kinase Activators
November 14, 2019
Here’s what athletes should know about AICAR and other AMP activated protein kinase activators that are prohibited in sport.
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.
What Should Tested Athletes Know About GW1516?
September 24, 2019
For athletes subject to drug testing, it’s important to recognize the prohibited substances making their way into supplements, including GW1516.
Top 5 Things to Know About LGD-4033
September 9, 2019
LGD-4033 (also known as: Ligandrol, VK5211, Anabolicum) is just one of many drugs to be illegally included in supplements marketed to athletes.
Acetazolamide: What Athletes Need to Know About this Altitude Sickness Treatment
August 14, 2019
Acetazolamide is a type of diuretic, or water pill, and it’s important for athletes to realize that diuretics are prohibited in sport at all times.
3 Supplement Manufacturers Charged in Criminal Cases
July 25, 2019
Despite the challenges of removing illegal products from the market, regulators do occasionally catch up with the people who own and run fraudulent supplement businesses.
What Athletes Need to Know about Wellness and Anti-Aging Clinics
June 4, 2019
There are an increasing number of health clinics that advertise to be anti-aging or wellness clinics. How do these affect anti-doping rules?
How to Reduce Your Risk from Supplements
May 20, 2019
If athletes choose to use supplements despite the known risks, USADA recommends that athletes use only dietary supplements that have been certified by a third-party program that tests for substances prohibited in sport. Based on a recent consensus statement, USADA now recognizes NSF Certified for Sport® as the program best suited for athletes to reduce the risk from supplements.