What supplements are approved for usage? Are steroids or other substances that alter hormone levels approved?
The USAPL and IPF Powerlifting Federations in which Texas A&M competes have approved protein, creatine, and other supplements that are typically accepted for athletic competition. However, in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited substances list, essentially any substance that alters hormone levels (including anabolic steroids) is not allowed. Click here for IPF anti-doping information. At all events in which Texas A&M competes, a MINIMUM of 10% of the lifters are randomly drug-tested. Record-setters are often tested in addition. Drug-testing is taken very seriously and a positive drug test nullifies any titles won or records set and also prompts a suspension from competition. As above, though, supplements are allowed and Quest Nutrition products will never cause an athlete to test positive for any prohibited substance.
