Prescribing to athletes: Not just cheats and liars test positive for banned substances in sport

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Prescribing to athletes: Not just cheats and liars test positive for banned substances in sport

12 August 2020

Steve Targett

Wednesday 12 August 2020, 12:30 AM

Pills, medals, supplements, sports, sports supplements

Supplements carry a big risk for athletes as they may contain banned substances that are not listed on the package and may break anti-doping rules

Most articles about doping in sport concentrate on the list of prohibited substances. Here, sports physician Steve Targett explains what happens after a positive doping test and how these results can be avoided in the first place

Key points, Athletes must take utmost care in ensuring they do not take any prohibited substances – they cannot rely on doctors and trainers. Before prescribing, Pract Green w Pale Yellow

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