Founded by professionals with years of experience in the field
of anti-doping analytical work, Banned Substances Control Group addresses the concern that dangerous banned substances can be found in dietary supplements, even when these substances are not listed as ingredients.
Under the scientific direction of renowned anti-doping expert Don Catlin, M.D., BSCG assists responsible dietary supplement manufacturers by certifying that a sample of their product was tested for a list of banned substances, and no banned substances were found in that sample above the detection limits. The details of the basic certification program can be found here.
BSCG uses cutting edge anti-doping methodology for all analyses. The detection limits used by BSCG are the lowest detection limits for any similar program worldwide.
Supplements certified by BSCG give their users greater confidence in knowing that a manufacturer is taking all precautions to ensure that harmful anabolic agents and stimulants are not contained in their product.
News of Interest
"HGH Testing: A Better Way,"
by Larry Brown, Sporting News Radio, July 26, 2010.
"Scientist Don Catlin Says HGH Test for Minor Leaguers may be of Limited Use,"
by Ronald Blum, Associated Press, July 23, 2010.
"MLB Announces Implementation of HGH Testing for Minor League Players,"
by Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times, July 22, 2010.
Dr. Catlin states that he doesn't have great expectations for the blood test, but it is all that's available right now.
“Colin Hoobler: There are Plenty of Reasons to Never, Ever Take Steroids”
Syndicated Column, OregonLive.com, July 7, 2010.
Using steroids is illegal, has health risks and cheats one's teammates, friends and family as well as oneself, offers Dr. Linn Goldberg, the lead researcher in a steroid prevention program for high school football players called ATLAS.
“Long-term Steroid Use Damages the Heart, Research Shows”
by Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times blog, April 27, 2010.
New research shows that long-term use of anabolic steroids can severely impair the heart’s ability to pump blood throughout the body.
“Oliveira Suspended for Illegal Supplement,”
Cycling News, April 15, 2010.
USADA announced a two-year suspension for Flavia Oliveira, who tested positive for oxilofrine while racing with the Italian professional team SC Michela Fanini in June, 2009.
