Escrime et Dopage: Tout Savoir sur l’Ostarine
The Substance that Shook the World: Ostarine
Enflamed by the scorching heat of the previous summer, a raging controversy was gaining momentum. A couple of months before the positive control of Ysaora Thibus with regards to this substance, Thiago Braz, the Brazilian pole-vaulting Olympic champion, found his name linked with ostarine in the doping column. The compound, classified among the anabolic agents (S1) on the list of products prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), is a selective modulator of androgen receptors, also known as SARMs.
Ostarine: A Novel Muscle-Building Agent
In layman’s terms, it’s a substance that boosts muscle growth. According to Gérard Dine, a biotechnology expert, it is an innovative biotech medicine conceived about fifteen years ago. It is often prescribed specifically to women struggling with osteoporosis. However, its application in doping reveals a positive impact on muscle proliferation. Although less remarkable than the anabolic steroids, it counteracts the negative, androgenic effects of these substances.
The Unspecified Substance Becoming Prevalent in Sports
Despite being listed among WADA’s unspecified substances, potentially causing a four-year suspension, ostarine is increasingly leveraged in the world of sports, be it professionals or amateur leagues. “The Russians were the first to use it during the Sochi Olympics (in 2014),” Gérard Dine extends.The compound wasn’t detectable back then; however, the present-day tests are highly reliable, able to identify traces of minuscule doses. Yet, it is a substance that multiplies rapidly and can be found quite conveniently on the internet under numerous pseudonyms.
Ostarine Contaminations: An Unlikely Occurrence
Similar to all substances under the SARMs category, this proliferation can lead to contamination possibilities. Nevertheless, justified contamination cases are extremely rare. “The issue occurs when you consume dietary supplements that have an incorrect mixture,” Dine suggests. With the swelling number of individuals intending to obtain the compound, it is quite possible to come in contact with someone who uses it. Ultimately, it falls upon the athletes to justify the presence of the prohibited substance detected in their system — a battle that is far from straightforward.
Rare But Possible: Contamination Cases
The phenomenon of potential contamination, runs parallel with the unplanned outcomes of a rapid proliferation of products in the SARMs category. Even though the occasions of proven and adjudicated contamination are scarce, they are not impossible. It is imperative to exercise caution and remain informed for both athletes and everyday individuals alike.