With the globalization of professional media and the rapid adoption of social media, the news about athletes testing positive for banned substances travels faster than ever, ending athlete’s careers and reputations.
While some athletes intentionally take banned substances, others test positive because of issues beyond their control, often due to taking untested supplements. The majority of supplement brands and manufacturers operate with the best of intentions, but cross-contamination during manufacturing or transit of raw materials as well as ingredient impurities mean banned substances can find their way into products that were formulated with safety in mind. Learn how.
Informed Sport and Informed Choice certifications are the best protection against unwanted materials ending up in supplements.
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