There have been a significant number of athletes who have committed Anti-Doping Rule Violations by virtue of positive tests for methylhexaneamine, which is a prohibited stimulant.The release states further that:
This substance is known under several other names, including 4-methyl-2-hexanamine; 4-methyl-2-hexylamine; 2-amino-4-methylhexane; 1,3-dimethylamylamine; 1,3-dimethylpentylamine; 2-Hexanamine; 4-methyl- (9CI); Forthan; Forthane; Floradrene; methylhexaneamine; Geranamine; DMAA. Athletes should avoid products that claim to contain any of these substances...
Players are responsible for everything they ingest, and a positive anti-doping test cannot be excused by a contaminated supplement.
It's a strange release because as far as I know only 2 tennis players have ever tested positive for methylhexaneamine: Ivo Minar and Robert Kendrick.
Why did they put this note out? The only other time the ITF has done something like this was when the WADA put out a statement on clenbuterol, but there's no WADA references for this release.
I assume someone got caught and used the "tainted supplements" excuse yet again, so they are posting that in anticipation of someone else trying to use the same excuse in the future. Of course, we will never find out due to the confidentiality afforded dopers.
ReplyDeleteThis is very standard stuff. This stimulant has been popping up in nutritional supplements. It is not a contamination issue but an ingredient that is not listed on the label. Warnings for this substance have been commonly sent out by sports and NADO's. Here is a similar one released by ASADA in 2012
ReplyDeletehttp://www.asada.gov.au/publications/media/archive_media_releases/2010/asada_release_101023_methylhexaneamine.pdf
This release by the ITF is nothing unusual. It is just a warning to players to remember the risk of using nutritional supplements as they can and do contain banned substances not listed on the label.
Seems that the ITF is way behind the times then as 2010 was the year of methylhexaneamine warnings by IFs and NADOs.
DeleteIn 2010, the following put out methylhexaneamine warnings:
Canada: http://www.cces.ca/en/advisories-34
International Rugby Board: http://www.keeprugbyclean.com/en/news/54/warning-methylhexaneamine/
UKAD: http://www.ukad.org.uk/news/article/supplements-warning
The USADA put one out last June: http://www.usada.org/media/methylhexaneamine-and-dietary-supplements
Yet the ITF put out nothing until now? Have to question their competence.
Sorry that ASADA release was in 2010. My typo.
DeleteYes SEN the anti-doping movement put out a heap of warnings in 2010 about this low grade stimulant popping up in lots of supplements.
How about a list of products that contain banned substances not listed on the label? That would be more useful for players who want to stay clean. Do players have to test everything they eat or drink?
ReplyDeleteI bet that if players stuck to normal, natural foods and kept away from bodybuilding shops then they'd never get into trouble.
The note provides a non-exhaustive list: Jack3d, Oxyelite Pro, Hemo Rage Black, Dexaprine, M5 Extreme, Muscle Meds Code Red, Lipo 6 Black, 1 M.R., DynaPep, Anarchy Covalex, Muscle Spike, Noxipro, Isatori PWR, Muscletech Neurocore, Muscletech Hydroxystim, Fahrenheit Nutrition Lean EFX, Muscle Warfare Napalm, SNI Nitric Blast, BIORhythm SSIN juice, Gaspari Nutrtion Spirodex, MethylHex42, Grenade Universal Grenade, M.A.P. (iovate) Arson, Geranamine1 and !Tight Xtreme.
DeleteHere's a good comment on the Oveerem positive test:
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MMAjunkie.com's medical consultant, Dr. Johnny Benjamin, said today that Overeem's elevated levels amounted to a "rookie move" akin to a cheating husband.
"What that tells is how much [athletes] do not respect the testing that's being done now," he today told MMAjunkie.com Radio. "Because this dude wasn't even concerned. He's been fighting since he was a kid. He wasn't even concerned because he knows it's [expletive]. He knows that there's nobody really out there looking for what you're doing. They're giving you the wink and the pass. So he didn't even care. It's kind of like your old lady who doesn't care anymore. It was a rookie mistake because he knows how lax the standards are."
i have a problem with accessing this site after I leave it open for about 5 minutes. I can only post comment after immediate access to this site after turning on my mobile phone. otherwise it says access denied due to security policy.
ReplyDeleteProblem with my phone.. Nothing serious.. I thought of something more dramatic actually.. :p
DeleteAs expected from Richard Ings: "nothing abnormal of note, normal procedure by the ITF, Let's move on, nothing to see, low stimulant agent" etc.....
ReplyDeleteYet we see tennis players with a physique and stamina unthinkable just 6 years ago and are witnessing absurd never ending rallies for 5 ad a half hours...after having played as gruelling matches in the semis.
SnR can't you see that Richard seems to be a retired official making extra money probably paid by ITF still trying to moderate, if not discredit your work?
I suggest Sen to provide conclusion on Mr. Ings comment on each topic, since he cherrypicked things for his comments. Put clear notes on what he did not respond to e.g. Ashenden omerta thing. That way we can know exactly his roles here, which is I believe good thing for this blog. He adds credibility to this blog.
DeleteAndrea there is nothing unusual in this announcement by the ITF except that lots of other organisations made the exact same announcement in 2010.
DeleteAnd this announcement relates to a low grade stimulant which has nothing to do with physique building. And it is a stimulant that has seen many athletes receive reduced bans. Still a sanction but not the full 2 years. It is serious yes.
And very sorry to let you know that I frequent this site simply to share a retired fighter against doping's view. Both good and bad. I have supported the system where I believe in it and suggested changes where I see them. I just want be drawn on individual athletes making unsupported accusations.
The proof is evidence before CAS.
Another young athlete dies unexpectedly.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/04/06/minnesota-lb-gary-tinsley-dies-at-22/
The media treats these incidents, as though they are
"normal", and don't deserve any special scrutiny.
I don't remember there being this many deaths of young athletes, until PEDs became more prevalent in sports.
Congratulation Mr. Ings. You and your fellow "advocates" (corrupt Omerta members) may very well be indirectly responsible for the dramatic increase in deaths amongst young athletes.
You must be confusing me with someone else. In 10 plus years in Antidoping more than 200 athletes have been sanctioned for doping on my watch. From teenagers to multimillion dollar professionals in dozens of sports. I will stand by my efforts to eliminate doping from sport knowing that while much has been done there is still so much more that still needs to be done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mr. Ings for your comments here. I think you likely have the best view as you've seen things from within and without.
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