On 16 September, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Executive Committee approved the 2016 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods, which is now available on WADA’s website. The List will come into force on 1 January 2016. “WADA leads an extensive consultative process annually that results in the updated Prohibited List,” said Craig Reedie, President, WADA.  “Our […]

By:  Human Performance Resource Center Staff DMAA has been illegal as a dietary supplement ingredient for more than 2 years, but products containing this substance continue to be available. Many are still being produced (or produced again), and some are even new. That means it’s very important to read dietary supplement product labels carefully to […]

Many parents want the best nutrition for their kids, particularly when they are rushed from one activity to another. The general consensus is that food, rather than dietary supplements, is the best option for nutrition. According to the Mayo Clinic, dietary supplements such as multivitamins are not necessary, even for picky eaters.1 Many common foods […]

September 1, 2015 Agency continues to warn consumers about the dangers of using pure powdered caffeine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking action today to help prevent additional deaths from the use of pure powdered caffeine, potentially dangerous products that have already resulted in the known deaths of two teenagers. The agency issued […]

The DEA announced Tuesday that it recently shut down 16 underground steroid labs and made 90 arrests following 30 investigations in 20 states. The agency said in a release that the series of investigations led by the DEA called “Operation Cyber Juice” was spurred by “actionable intelligence” provided by U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and the World […]

Dodgers’ Justin Turner talks healthy choices | MLB.com LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers hosted the National PLAY Campaign on Saturday morning, with third baseman Justin Turner, members of the Dodgers training staff and Damian Rodriquez of the Taylor Hooton Foundation speaking to kids at Dodger Stadium about the importance of eating healthy and staying active. […]

It’s fairly baffling as to how this situation came about, and came to be so widespread. But what we do know is that while supplements are exempt from the strict regulations imposed on prescription medications, manufacturers and retailers are required by the FDA to correctly label all ingredients. But using DNA bar coding, the FDA […]

PEOPLE using anabolic steroids to improve muscle growth and sporting performance are far more likely to experience memory problems, according to new research from Northumbria University. In some specialist gym user groups – such as bodybuilders and weightlifters – it is estimated as many as 38 per cent take steroids. Dr Tom Heffernan from the […]

Stephen’s story We spoke to one steroid user about his experiences. Stephen, in his 30s, from Ayrshire, began taking the drugs orally a few years ago but quickly moved onto ­injecting. He told how they help him boost his physique but left him battling unwanted side effects. He said: “A lot of young guys use […]

Most parents would be shocked to know how many teenagers in their child’s school admit to using anabolic steroids, according to Don Hooton, president of the Taylor Hooton Foundation, founded in 2004 for Hooton’s son, who died due to the use of appearance and performance enhancing drugs. “The most recent numbers indicate that seven percent […]