What Should Athletes Know about DHEA?
May 14, 2021
While not included under the Controlled Substances Act, athletes should know that DHEA is considered a prohibited anabolic agent in sport.
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How Olympian Susan Dunklee Considers the Source when Fueling
April 16, 2021
Two-time Olympian in biathlon, Susan Dunklee, shares a few simple guidelines to fuel you body with food first, rather than supplements.
6 Things to Know About Letrozole
April 1, 2021
Even substances in prescription medications used to fight breast cancer, like letrozole, may be abused to enhance performance.
How Much Do Athletes Eat? See Paralympian Rico Roman’s Strategy for Portion Sizes
March 19, 2021
Paralympic gold medalist, Rico Roman, knows if he eats badly, his performance suffers. See his strategy for portion sizes when training.
What Do Athletes Need to Know About Creatine?
March 10, 2021
Most athletes have heard of creatine, but is creatine prohibited? Does creatine enhance performance? Find answers to these questions and more.
How to Shop for Healthy Groceries on a Budget: Tips from Paralympian Dana Mathewson
February 19, 2021
Paralympian Dana Mathewson shares the tips and tricks she uses to buy healthy grocery items while sticking to a budget.
Substance Profile: Caffeine
February 10, 2021
Caffeine is currently on WADA’s monitoring list which means it is not prohibited but it may become an anti-doping issue in the future.
Meet Nzingha Prescod: Two-Time Olympic Fencer and Anti-Doping Education Athlete Presenter
January 26, 2021
Olympic fencer Nzingha Prescod, will draw on her experience to explain the importance of anti-doping rules to today’s athletes.
Ryan Murphy: 3 Foods that are Better than an Energy Drink
January 15, 2021
Olympic swimmer Ryan Murphy shares how he gets an energy boost without using energy drinks, through a food-first approach.