Energy Drinks vs. Sports Drinks
The general public is often confused by the differences between energy drinks and sports drinks. However, neither of these are official product categories.
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The general public is often confused by the differences between energy drinks and sports drinks. However, neither of these are official product categories.
As a member of the Endocrine Society’s Scientific Task Force (SSTF), USADA’s Chief Science Officer, Dr. Larry Bowers, was an author of the scientific statement, “Adverse Health Consequences of Performance-Enhancing Drugs,” published in the Endocrine Society journal, Endocrine Reviews.
Building on the existing tests for growth hormone (GH) abuse in sport, scientists continue to make advancements in successfully detecting doping in sport.
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USADA’s Regional Team Lead (RTL) in the West Region, Kris Forberg, has devoted his life to both learning and teaching.
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Dr. Larry Bowers, USADA Chief Science Officer, met with the Chair of the Executive Board of the National Anti-Doping Agency Germany (NADA), Dr. Andrea Gotzmann.
IGF-1 can enhance the production of lean muscle as well as aid in recovery time, but when used without medical necessity, exogenous IGF-1 can cause serious harm.