Banned Substance Tested

Each year, a list of prohibited substances is released by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to provide guidance for athletes when making choices pertaining to products they consume. This prohibited substance list is utilized by collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes, as well as military professionals who periodically undergo drug testing. The list is presented categorically, identifying substances and methods prohibited during competition and out-of-competition, which may vary by sport. It’s intended use is to prevent unfair advantages and level the playing field.

WADA’s prohibited substance list is recognized internationally and is enforced by several governing bodies in sport including the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), the NCAA®, Professional Sport Organizations such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, PGA, and Ironman.

There are several classes of drugs or compounds that these products are tested for, including:

1. Stimulants
2. Anabolic agents
3. Alcohol
4. Diuretics and masking agents
5. Narcotics
6. Cannabinoids
7. Growth hormone-releasing peptides
8. Hormone and metabolic modulators
9. Beta-2-agonists

Third-party agencies such as Informed Sport (which is labeled as “Banned Substance Tested”) and NSF Certified for Sport® have developed certification procedures and testing processes to ensure sports nutrition products are tested for banned substances. Products and ingredients are tested periodically for over 250 substances prohibited in sport as part of the continually changing anti-doping community. These third-party testing agencies help athletes, coaches, health professionals and consumers make informed decisions when choosing products, including dietary supplements.

Trust the experts at GNC to have your back, providing easily distinguishable and categorized third-party tested products to tackle your sports performance goals with confidence.