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Is my supplement safe?

Athletes would like the sports authorities to find an analytical test that could guarantee that a particular supplement is free from any substances that could give rise to a positive urine test. This is not possible for a number of reasons:  Read more...



What limits of detection are needed for supplement screening? 

The relevant limits of detection for analysis during manufacturing are much smaller than those conventionally addressed by "standard" quality control procedures. In fact, the test requirements in some cases need to be 10,000 times more sensitive than routine testing used in the pharmaceutical industry.  Read more...  

 

Please also see the 'FAQ' and the 'Educational Links and Downloads' areas on this site for more information on banned substances, contamination, risks to athletes, etc.

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