Herbal Supplements
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Herbal Supplements
Myth: All herbal supplements are safe to use.
Plant-based ingredients can have many dozens or even hundreds of natural constituents, some of which may not even be identified or characterized yet. Although most herbs are safe to use in sport, some plants naturally produce prohibited substances. For example, Cannabis sativa naturally produces THC. The ephedra plant produces ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. Citrus aurantium (orange peel or bitter orange) produces octopamine. Tinospora cripsa produces higenamine. If you choose to use an herbal dietary supplement, you should work with an herbal specialist who can advise you. Your use of any supplement is at your own risk.
Example of herbal product that metabolizes into a banned substance...
Bitter Orange (Banned by the NCAA)
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Example of herbal product that metabolizes into a banned substance...
Bitter Orange (Banned by the NCAA)
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