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Banned Substances

Complete database of prohibited substances and methods

Anabolic Agents
Always Banned5 substances
Testosterone
Synthetic anabolic steroid
High Risk
Nandrolone
Anabolic steroid
High Risk
Stanozolol
Synthetic anabolic steroid
High Risk
SARMs
Selective androgen receptor modulators
High Risk
Trenbolone
Veterinary anabolic steroid
High Risk
Peptide Hormones & Growth Factors
Always Banned4 substances
EPO (Erythropoietin)
Boosts red blood cell production
High Risk
HGH (Human Growth Hormone)
Synthetic growth hormone
High Risk
IGF-1
Insulin-like Growth Factor
High Risk
HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
High Risk
Beta-2 Agonists
Restricted4 substances
Clenbuterol
Fat burner and muscle builder
High Risk
Salbutamol
Asthma medication (restricted doses)
Medium Risk
Formoterol
Asthma medication (TUE required)
Medium Risk
Terbutaline
Bronchodilator (restricted)
Medium Risk
Hormone Modulators
Always Banned4 substances
Anastrozole
Aromatase inhibitor
High Risk
Clomiphene
Anti-estrogenic substance
High Risk
Tamoxifen
Selective estrogen receptor modulator
High Risk
Letrozole
Aromatase inhibitor
High Risk
Diuretics & Masking Agents
Always Banned4 substances
Furosemide
Diuretic used as masking agent
High Risk
Hydrochlorothiazide
Masking agent
High Risk
Spironolactone
Diuretic masking agent
Medium Risk
Probenecid
Uric acid masking agent
High Risk
Stimulants
In-Competition Only5 substances
Amphetamine
Central nervous system stimulant
High Risk
Cocaine
Powerful illegal stimulant
High Risk
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
ADHD medication
Medium Risk
Modafinil
Wakefulness-promoting agent
Medium Risk
Ephedrine
Stimulant (above threshold)
Medium Risk
Narcotics
In-Competition Only4 substances
Morphine
Opioid pain medication
High Risk
Oxycodone
Opioid pain medication
High Risk
Fentanyl
Synthetic opioid
High Risk
Methadone
Opioid
High Risk
Cannabinoids
In-Competition Only3 substances
THC (Marijuana)
Tetrahydrocannabinol
Medium Risk
Synthetic Cannabinoids
Lab-made cannabis compounds
Medium Risk
CBD Products
May contain trace THC (risk)
Low Risk

Prohibited Methods

Blood Doping

Any form of blood manipulation including transfusions and use of products that affect oxygen transfer capacity.

Always Banned
Chemical & Physical Manipulation

Tampering with samples, IV infusions over 100ml per 12 hours (except medical emergencies).

Always Banned
Gene & Cell Doping

Use of gene editing, gene doping, or cell manipulation to enhance athletic performance.

Always Banned
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