Trending Substances in Anti-Doping: What You Need to Know
ABOUT:
Dietary supplements pose a substantial risk to an athlete’s health and eligibility to compete. There are thousands of dietary ingredients that may be used in sports supplements, including synthetic compounds that are derived to replace ingredients that have been recalled or banned by the FDA or in sport. We dive in to the top 10 substances athletes are testing positive for, looking at the mechanism of action and safety concern.
At the end of this presentation, attendees will be better able to:
- Identify dietary ingredients that pose a threat to drug tested athletes.
- Explain how high-risk dietary ingredients are being used in sports supplements.
- Recognize common substances that are causing positive anti-doping tests.
Target Audience: ATs, RDs, CSCS, and other sports medicine or athlete support staff
Speaker:
Anna Bottoms
Director of Education, Drug Free Sport International
Anna oversees Drug Free Sport AXIS by reviewing dietary supplements and prescription drug submissions from athletes and athletic administration throughout the United States. Passionate about heath, wellness and the development of student-athletes, Anna’s experience allows her to relate to real anecdotes of student-athlete’s daily challenges. She believes that her work contributes to athletes and athletic administration realizing health, safety, and quality of life practicalities for all involved.
Drug Free Sport International (BOC AP# P8729) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.25 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the session.
