cautionary tales of unintentional doping · methylhexaneamine (dmaa). bates was disqualified from...
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SOURCES1-5 ABC News, 6-11 World Anti-Doping Agency, 12,17 U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, 13, 15-16 ESPN.com, 14 Calgary Herald, 18 BBC Sport, 19 International Olympic Committee, 20 UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
ATHLETES ARE UNDER MORE SCRUTINY THAN EVERAthletes are rigorously tested before and during the Olympic games and
unintentional doping is a threat. Finding supplements that are free of banned and harmful substances is crucial.
Sochi Olympics,2014
Toughest drug-testing program in Olympic history
2,453tests will be conducted and
samples will be stored 8 years for retroactive testing.1
1,269 pre-game tests.2
1,184in-competition tests.3
2:3Olympians will be tested —
some of them multiple times.4
The top five in all medal events will be tested.5
Vancouver Olympics,2010
2,149samples were collected.6
895out-of-competition
samples.7
1,290in-competition samples.8
Turin Olympics,2006
1,219tests were conducted.9
428 out-of-competition tests.10
791 in-competition tests.11
Playing it Safe at Sochi: Doping and the Winter Olympics
CAUTIONARY TALES OF UNINTENTIONAL DOPINGUnknowingly ingesting adulterated supplements can hurt
an athlete's career and put their health at risk.
Mike CameronSan Diego Padres, Out�elder
Received a 25-game suspension for testing positive because of a
contaminated supplement.13
2007
Serge DespresCanadian Bobsled Pilot
Tested positive for nandrolone caused by a contaminated
supplement he took to help with tissue and joint repair after hip
surgery. Banned for 20 months, he was unable to compete in
the 2010 Olympics.14
2008
J.C. RomeroPhiladelphia Phillies, PitcherSuspended for the first 50 games of the 2009 season after testing positive for a
banned substance undeclared on the label of 6-OXO, a dietary supplement.
The suspension cost him $1.25 million in salary.16
2009
National Football League Six NFL players were suspended for testing
positive for banned diuretic bumetanide, which was later
found in a product called StarCaps and not declared as
an ingredient on the label.15
2008
Asafa PowellSprinter, Jamaica
Former 100 m world record holder tested positive for
banned stimulant oxilofrine, blaming the positive test on a new brand of nutritional
supplements.18
2013
Kicker VencillSwimmer, Olympic Hopeful
Tested positive for steroid precursors as a result of taking a contaminated multivitamin. Missed his shot at the 2004 Olympic games as a result.12
2004
Jessie BatesTaekwondo, USA
Suspended for 10 months by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency
for testing positive for the banned stimulant
methylhexaneamine (DMAA). Bates was disqualified from the Senior Nationals. DMAA was later found as an undeclared ingredient in several sports
nutrition products. Ten athletes received suspensions from
USADA in the past two years for testing positive for DMAA.17
2011
In 2004, a study funded by the International Olympic Committee
found that 15% of 634 supplements tested from 13 countries contained steroids prohibited in sport, none of which were declared on the label.19
In 2012, 84 illegal products, such as energy and muscle gain products, were found to contain dangerous ingredients, including
steroids, stimulants and hormones.20
How do you know what's in your supplement?Just because you can buy it over the counter doesn't mean it’s safe.
Supplements adulterated with drugs and other harmful substances are an ongoing threat.
contained steroids
illegal products
removed from shelves
In both studies, tested products were obtained from online and retail stores.
In 2013, scientists at NSF International found harmful drugs and mislabelling issues with several over the counter supplements.
DMAA (an untested drug) was found in several
supplements.
DEPEA (an untested drug similar to methamphetamine) was found in 2 supplements.
DMAA
frau
dulently labelled
not listed on label
DEPEA found in two products
www.nsfsport.com
How Athletes Find Safer Supplements
Download Mobile AppAvailable for iPhone and Android
Look for Certi�cation on the Label
Call NSF’s Consumer Hotline: 1-800-673-8010
Research Before You Buy
WHY ATHLETES USE NSF CERTIFIED FOR SPORT®
Banned Substances Screening:to certify supplements are free of more than 190 prohibited substances on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s list, as well as NFL, MLB and NCAA prohib-ited substances lists. Products are tested on a lot-by-lot basis.
Label Claim Testing:to certify what’s on the label is in the product.
Toxicology Review:to verify product formulation and safety levels of ingredients.
Contaminant Review:to ensure there are no undeclared ingredients or unsafe levels of harmful contaminants in the product.
Facility Audits:Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) audits conducted twice annually ensure ongoing compliance with FDA regulations.
Ongoing Monitoring:to verify compliance via twice annual facility audits and product testing.
Global public health organization NSF International developed the NSF Certi�ed for Sport® program to protect athletes and consumers from
adulterated dietary supplements. The program includes:
NSF International’s Certi�ed for Sport Program is recognized by the NFL, NFL Players Association, MLB, MLB Players Association, PGA, LPGA and Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports.
NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Organization™