One in three uncertified products contain Wada-prohibited substanceFat and muscle burning products are ‘particularly risky’ for elite athletes
Sport supplements promise to build muscle, energise workouts and even unlock human potential but their risk has been revealed by researchers who have found more than one in three contains substances prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency, many of which are not listed among ingredients.
A Sport Integrity Australia-commissioned survey carried out by Human and Supplements Testing Australia tested 200 supplements available in Australia and found 35% contained Wada-prohibited substances which, if found during testing of an elite athlete, would result in a suspension from competition.
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