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Q&A: Should Athletes Give Consent for Research During Sample Collection?
USADA has always placed emphasis on the study of prohibited substances, the development of anti-doping tests, and research that advances anti-doping science.
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Do Athletes Really Need Calcium Supplements to Stay Healthy?
Here’s what athletes need to keep in mind when considering calcium in whole food or supplement form.
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Anti-Doping Alphabet Soup: Anti-Doping Rule Violations
According to the World Anti-Doping Agency, there are two types of Anti-Doping Rule Violations- analytical and non-analytical.
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What Athletes Need to Know About Melatonin
Here’s what drug-tested athletes need to know about the common sleep aid melatonin.
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Do Athletes Really Need Nitric Oxide Supplements to Boost Performance?
There simply isn’t enough research or product testing available to suggest that these supplements will be beneficial and safe.
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Anti-Doping Alphabet Soup: Results Management
In the news, you may have encountered the “alphabet soup” of the anti-doping world. From acronyms like ADRV and AAF, to terms like provisional suspension and non-analytical, it can be difficult to understand the terminology and what it truly means. One of the most newsworthy areas of anti-doping – results management – is often where