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Do you know what questions athletes should ask during an anti-doping test? Anti-doping testing is an important opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their commitment to clean sport, but it's also important that those subject to testing understand their rights during the sample collection process. We've highlighted three important questions athletes should ask during every test to help them better understand the process and exercise their rights. Read the full article to learn more: na2.hubs.ly/H08KxRN0 Have more questions about testing? You can #AskUSADA in the comments or contact our Athlete Services Team at [email protected]! #CleanSport #AntiDoping #DopingControl

Peptides are all the rage in beauty products, which has led athletes to question what they can and can't use. Many cosmetics, including lotions, makeup, masks, and at-home skin care treatments, advertise to contain peptides or growth factors to prevent aging and make skin look younger and healthier. Generally, cosmetics are not prohibited in sport, but some cosmetic products advertise to contain prohibited growth factors. Certain peptide growth factors are prohibited at all times, even applied topically via a lotion, cream, or cosmetic product. Learn more here: na2.hubs.ly/H08DnkN0 #Antidoping #ProhibitedSubstances #ProhibitedList

As more and more prohibited substances become normalized due to illicit online sales, it can become easy to forget the risks. The long-term effects of prohibited Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, or SARMs, like Ostarine or LGD-4033, are still largely unknown, due to the fact that SARMs have not been approved for human use. Although the long-term effects of SARMs are still unknown, side effects may start with hair loss and acne. More serious health consequences have also been documented, including liver toxicity, as liver enzymes rise, and drops in good cholesterol, which can affect heart health. If this stress continues, SARMs have the potential to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Make sure you understand the prohibited status and health risks around SARMs and other performance-enhancing drugs: na2.hubs.ly/H08d-lL0 #ProhibitedSubstances #Antidoping

Wondering about peptides? What's prohibited for athletes? What is allowed? Listen in as Dr. Matt Fedoruk provides a quick rundown of what athletes need to know about peptides. Spoiler alert: Experimental peptides like BPC-157 are PROHIBITED and it is unlikely that a TUE for BPC-157 would be approved because there are permitted alternatives available. Additionally, BPC-157 has not been extensively studied in humans, it is unknown if there is a safe dose, and it is unknown if there is any way to use this substance safely to treat any specific medical conditions. Learn more about the prohibited peptide BPC-157 here: na2.hubs.ly/H089xSQ0 #Peptides #CleanSport #AskUSADA

Wondering about the prohibited status of creatine? Creatine has become very mainstream as a way to support training and performance. But as always, athletes subject to anti-doping rules should do their due diligence around ingredients and understand the risks around all supplements. Learn more about creatine here: na2.hubs.ly/H07sJNP0 #Supplements #Creatine #CleanSport