Banned Substances and Quality Control in Supplements

Flashcards to reinforce vocabulary regarding banned substances and quality control in dietary supplements.

Anabolic agents

Substances that promote muscle growth and are prohibited in drug tested athletics.

Beta blockers

Substances used to reduce heart rate and anxiety, banned in certain sports to prevent unfair advantages.

Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG)

An organization that tests supplements for banned substances to certify them as drug-free.

Certified Drug Free

A certification indicating that a product is free from banned substances according to specific standards.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Regulations requiring manufacturers to follow strict quality standards during production.

Nitrogen spiking

The practice of adding cheaper amino acids to supplement products to falsely inflate protein content.

Third party testing

Independent verification of a product's purity and contents to ensure compliance with specified standards.

Testing for Sport

A certification that ensures products are free from substances prohibited in competitive sports.

Raw ingredients certification

Certification provided to manufacturers confirming that raw ingredients meet specific quality standards for use in supplements.

Certified Quality

A certification that confirms the identity and potency of the ingredients in a supplement, typically limited to one or two nutritional markers.