IGF-1 and the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List
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.
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.
We have seen an increase in inquires at USADA about the use of Intravenous (IV) Infusions for this purpose, and would like to assist athletes and medical personnel by clarifying this.
Autologous blood transfusion is the collection and re-infusion of the patient’s own blood or blood components.
USADA must collect a minimum of 90mL during a urine test to ensure that all drug tests can be performed.
Opium is the milky substance that is extracted from the seed pod of the opium poppy once all of the petals have fallen of.
With the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, there are a few things athletes who intend to compete in the Games need to know.
The makers of a popular and controversial dietary supplement were recently forced by government order to cease operations.
Every October, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) releases updates and changes to the Prohibited List for the following calendar year.
Myth: USADA has a complete list of which supplements are approved for use in sport.