However, Pharmanex recognizes that athletes may need more information about products that do contain these substances. Much of the confusion relates to ingredients in supplements and OTC products that are legal for sale in the United States, but are prohibited for use by athletes involved in world-class competition.

"By concentrating on the ingredients that athletes commonly come in contact with, we felt our brochure would help shed additional light on a confusing subject," said Joe Chang, Ph.D., president of Pharmanex. "We know that athletes sometimes unknowingly use products that could cause a positive doping test, but they may also be shying away from effective dietary supplements that are free of banned substances. Clear guidance on this issue is hard to find-this guide is a first step in providing the information necessary to make informed decisions," concluded Chang.

The brochure identifies the ingredients' scientific names, notes whether they constitute a health risk and/or provide an unfair athletic advantage, and gives a sampling of products currently on the market that contain these prohibited substances.

The guide also describes why, though available for sale legally, these ingredients are banned for use by athletes engaged in world-level competition. It also focuses on common questions asked about dietary supplements, in an effort to provide critical education and dispel popular myths.

The brochure looks at five popular ingredients that are prohibited in international competition: DHEA, ephedrine, androstenedione, caffeine and synephrine. Classified as anabolic agents and stimulants, these ingredients are most often found in products that help manage weight, relieve common cold symptoms, boost energy/reduce fatigue and increase muscle strength.

"It is great that Pharmanex is taking extra steps to insure the quality of their products," said Alan Ashley, Athletic Director of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association. "There is a lot of controversy about the contents of dietary supplements and the lack of regulations. In this case, however, Pharmanex has not only taken the extra steps needed to identify the components of its products, but has also attempted to provide educational information to athletes."

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