In connection with the increasing number of cases concerning anti-doping rules violations, where athletes, while providing explanations for the presence of a prohibited substance in their bodies at hearings, indicate the fact of dietary supplements and sports nutrition contamination as a reason, RUSADA reminds that any dietary supplements are not recommended for use, as their manufacturer may not always indicate the complete / reliable information on the composition of the product.
If an athlete decides to use a dietary supplement, being aware of all existing risks, RUSADA strongly recommends athletes to keep receipts of all dietary supplements purchased, as this may play a key role in case at hearings of the Disciplinary Anti-Doping Committee as evidence that the prohibited substance has entered athlete’s body is exactly from this contaminated dietary supplement.
Do not forget to mention in the doping control form all the dietary supplements and sports nutrition used by you.