Integrity Blog

Athletes are blinded by perceived short-term gains and neglect the long-term health impacts, according to Dr David Hughes.

GW1516, also known as GW501516, Cardarine and Endurobol, was originally developed in the 1990s as a treatment for diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease. It was discontinued in 2007 after it was linked to the rapid development of cancer during trials on mice.

There is a misconception that dietary supplements are safe to use. Here are the common supplement myths and the truths that athletes need to know.

Supplements are the “sprinkles on the icing on the cake” after all other performance factors are considered, says the Chief of Nutrition Strategy at the AIS, Professor Louise Burke.

A 2016 survey found that of 67 common Australian supplements analysed, almost one in five contained banned substances.

Steroids can have a serious impact on a man’s ability to have a family, according to Dr Susan White, the Chair of the Australian Sports Drug Medical Advisory Committee (ASDMAC).