Supplements

Check out the following videos made available courtesy of Sport Integrity Australia. There's cautionary tales of two athletes who received anti-doping rule violations as a consequence of taking supplements contaminated with substances prohibited in sport. Professor Louise Burke and Doctor David Hughes answer commonly asked questions relating to supplements. There's also some great guidance on how to check for banned substances in supplements.

Supplements: Cassie Fien's cautionary tale

Watch Cassie Fien's cautionary tale after taking a supplement she thought was safe, yet contained a banned substance. She hopes that other athletes can benefit from telling her story.

The Thomas Carr story

Follow the Thomas Carr story as an emerging rugby league athlete destined for a career in the NRL. His dreams were shattered after returning a positive doping test as a consequence of consuming a pre-trainer tainted with a banned substance.

Professor Louise Burke talks about nutrition and supplements in sport

Professor Louise Burke, (former Head of Sports Nutrition | AIS) talks about nutrition for sport, including considerations relating to strategic supplement use. She answers some key questions, including:

• What are supplements?
• Can supplements help without having good nutrition and strategies?
• What if I stick with natural products?
• What do I need to consider when assessing supplements?
• Where can I find good nutrition information or get advice?
• How can I minimise the risk if I still choose to use supplements?
• What are the different types of supplements?

Dr David Hughes talks about nutrition and supplements in sport

Doctor David Hughes (Head of Sports Medicine | AIS) answers some key questions, including:

• Supplements are everywhere. How can I tell what will help and what won't?
• Are multi-vitamins safe?
• Are supplements safe for junior athletes?
• Are supplements harmful?
• Where can I find good nutrition information or get advice?

How to check for banned supplements - Sport Integrity Australia

This video provides clear guidance on how to check for banned supplements via use of the Sport Integrity Australia App. For more information download the free Sport Integrity app, opens in a new tab on either Google Play, opens in a new tab or the Apple App Store, opens in a new tab. The app lists supplements sold on Australian shelves, which have been independently certified to confirm they do not contain any substances prohibited in sport.