If athletes choose to use supplements despite the known risks, USADA has always recommended that athletes use only dietary supplements that have been certified by a third-party program that tests for ...

Weight loss drugs containing GLP-1 agonists have exploded in popularity in recent years, gaining the interest of consumers for usage far beyond the FDA-approved purpose to treat type 2 diabetes and ...

Buffers like sodium bicarbonate and sodium citrate have gained interest among athletes for their potential to help neutralize acids that build up during exercise. For athletes subject to anti-doping ...

Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine) is a chemical compound found naturally in many plants such as coffee and tea, yerba mate leaves (also known as “mate,” “terere,” and “chamirrao”), kola nuts, guarana ...

USADA’s blog provides a dedicated space for in-depth articles and videos covering the most important anti-doping topics, including prohibited substances, dietary supplement safety, nutrition, and ...

*Information reflects the most current Prohibited List. The World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List (WADA Prohibited List) specifies substances and methods that are prohibited in sport, including ...

Nitric oxide (NO) has gained popularity in recent years as a way to potentially improve your ability to perform and recover faster by speeding blood flow to your muscles. However, this is one ...

USADA announced today that Anthony McCauley, of Raynham, Mass., an athlete in the sport of triathlon, has accepted a sanction for anti-doping rule violations. “This case is another example of the ...

Every year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes an updated Prohibited List. The 2027 WADA Prohibited List includes relatively minor changes, but we’ve detailed important updates that ...

As athletes navigate the substances and methods prohibited in sport, which are defined by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List, questions often arise about substances used for ...

If you follow anti-doping news, you have likely encountered an “alphabet soup” of terminology, from acronyms like “ADRV” and “AAF,” to terms like “provisional suspension” and “non-analytical” matters.

You may have heard that taking a creatine supplement will help you increase your power and performance in sport, especially when training at high intensities. But creatine supplements are rarely ...