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