What is the MOTS-c peptide?
January 16, 2024
Athletes should be wary of experimental peptides, including the prohibited MOTS-c, which can be found on websites with the label “for research purposes only.”
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Can Hemp Products Cause a Positive Anti-Doping Test?
October 6, 2023
Here’s what athletes need to know about hemp products and the risk of testing positive from those products.
What is a Health Professional’s Role in Anti-Doping?
October 3, 2023
Learn the roles and responsibilities that health professionals have when it comes to clean sport and anti-doping responsibilities.
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.
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.