Nearly 800 dietary supplements were found to be adulterated with hidden ingredients from 2007-2016. A reminder that supplements may cause athletes to lose their eligibility & pose serious health risks.
As marijuana laws change and go into effect across the country, it is important to remember that THC is prohibited in sport and use can lead to a positive drug test. There are NO medical exceptions for marijuana in sport.
#DFSITuesdayTip
Skip the highly caffeinated and sugar packed pre-workout drinks and opt for food to fuel your workout! You'll perform better plus have more energy to complete the task. Added bonus: no risk of a positive drug test with food.
#foodisfuel
#AthleticTrainers
: we offer five $1,000 continuing education grants to certified HS/collegiate
#ATCs
working to prevent drug abuse and supplement misuse.
Apply/Share/Learn more:
#SportsMedicine
Energy drinks may be a convenient source of energy, but they can end up causing more harm than good to athletes...
Instead, consume carbohydrates, stay hydrated and prioritize sleep to stay energized throughout the day. ๐๐ง๐ด
#DFSITuesdayTip
Instead of reaching for protein powders, opt for protein-rich foods like eggs, tuna packets, yogurt, beef jerky and chocolate milk. Food keeps you fuller longer, tastes better, & has ZERO RISK for containing banned substances!
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#sportsnutrition
#foodfirst
#antidoping
Are you getting enough sleep? A lack of sleep can lead to a decreased ability to regulate emotions and an increased risk for depression and anxiety. Develop a sleep routine to ensure you're getting adequate sleep each night!
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Athletes: it is extremely important to stay hydrated, especially with the heat most of the country is feeling. Stay on top of your hydration throughout the day! Use the sweat test (see image) for personalized fluid replacement recommendations.
"I get to affect the lives of 17- to 23-year-olds every day, and Iโm in charge of their health care. How could that not be fun?"
A great article in
@USATODAY
, highlighting an industry leader in athletic training,
@MurphyGrant
.
Read:
The FDA released a Dietary Supplement Ingredient Advisory List to quickly alert the public of ingredients that don't appear to be lawfully marketed. These are also banned in sport. Be an informed consumer.
A reminder:
#hydration
is paramount for athletic performance. Please keep this graphic in mind - urine color is a key indicator of your body's need for water.
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#DrugFreeSport
As student-athletes head home for the summer, prepare them to make good decisions while away.
All
#NCAA
,
#NAIA
, &
#NJCAA
student-athletes have free access to
#DrugFreeSportAXIS
- confidential supplement inquiries, wellness info, recipes, and more.
Read:
Going from eating at home to eating at college can be tough. With our athlete friendly recipes on AXIS you can find something to eat whether you live in an apartment or a dorm!
Log in to AXIS then visit the "Athlete Recipes" tab to find delicious & healthy recipes!
Supplements claiming to assist in weight-loss are at a higher risk for adulteration. Simple fixes to a daily meal plan can achieve more sustainable, safe & effective results. Personalize meals & alleviate risks, work with a Sports RD. Find a
@CPSDA
RD:
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Taking a few seconds to practice deep breathing helps you relax and reduces blood pressure.
๐นSit in a comfortable position & relax your shoulders.
๐นMake sure your stomach is moving while your chest remains relatively still.
๐นRepeat for 30 sec
Congratulations to these allied health professionals! We are grateful for their leadership and service to provide the highest quality of care and their work to deter drug use.
Student-athlete mental health is a priority, even when you're home.
@NCAA_SSI
has a number of fact sheets covering the topic and how to manage it.
Mental health is real. If you need help, ask!
Always remember, ๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐!
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
#DFSITuesdayTip
#StressAwarenessMonth
. Take time to yourself to manage your stress. Here are some tips to try and de-stress:
1. Unplug for 10-15 minutes
2. Meditate
3. Take a walk
4. Listen to calming music
5. Follow a breathing app
If you feel you can't manage it alone, talk to someone!
Summer is approaching, & freshman are coming to campuses soon! We recommend gathering any medication/s & dietary supplement/s they're taking when they get to campus so you are not scrambling in the fall! Check the status of meds & submit supplements on AXIS for a full review.
Did you know? Dietary supplements do not require premarket review/approval by the FDA? So, any supplement may contain ingredients not listed on the label, posing an increased risk for athletes' eligibility to compete. Read:
Watch:
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression thatโs related to changes in the seasonsโmost commonly, it starts in the fall and continues into winter months. Donโt brush it off, take action to keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the year.
#DFSITuesdayTip
Drug abuse prevention saves lives.
We provide $1,000 continuing education awards to HS/collegiate certified
#athletictrainers
working to prevent drug/supplement abuse - more than $28,000 in grants since 2013. Apply/info:
Please share!
DYK: Marijuana is ๐ป๐ผ๐ a benign herb and it's more potent to day than it ever has been...
Studies show that the higher the THC concentration, and the greater the frequency of use, the more likely a cannabis user will experience psychosis.
Know of a HS/collegiate
#athletictrainer
doing great things for their student-athletes? Are you one?
Our 2018
#DrugFreeSport
Continuing Education Award competition begins on 1/1, awarding up to five $1,000 grants.
Application Info:
#AT4ALL
Is dieting really the answer? Working with a
#sportsdietitian
is a safer and better option than choosing to diet.
#DFSITuesdayTip
Images courtesy of Samantha Thierry, M.Ed, RD, LD
DYK: Mass & weight gainer supplements are one of the top three supplement categories recalled by the FDA for undeclared ingredients... Use these tips to bulk up the healthy way. ๐ช๐๐ฅฆ๐ฅฏ
#DFSITuesdayTip
The staples of ๐๐๐๐๐๐ค๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ dinner also happen to provide nutrients that fuel your body, so go ahead and indulge! ๐๐ฅ๐ฅง
#DFSITuesdayTip
#HappyThanksgiving
Watch our video on how
#marijuana
affects athletic performance. This is especially relevant to our partners in California with new recreational legalization laws.
YouTube:
#DrugFreeSport
March is
#NationalAthleticTrainingMonth
! We're proud to have 3 certified athletic trainers on staff and to be a long-time
@NATA1950
Corporate Member.
To all of those who work tirelessly toward the health and safety of athletes around the world, thank you.
#NATM2018
Drug Free Sport AXIS is your one stop shop for all things health & wellness. Our team reviews reputable and science-backed resources to add to AXIS to help decrease athletic support staff's time researching & finding info. Look no further, login to AXIS to find what you need!
Vaping, a risky behavior, has increased 10% in the past year with high school seniors. It is important to educate our youth on the potential dangers they face when deciding to vape.
Low energy levels in athletes are often a result of inadequate fueling with food to meet energy needs for academics, practice, recovery, and sleep. Work with a
#sportsdietitian
to fill in the gaps in your eating plan!
No need to give up your cup of โ๏ธ in the morning, but it is important to know how much caffeine you're consuming as it could cause a positive drug test if it exceeds the threshold.
#DFSITuesdayTip
ATs are on the front lines of injury prevention and rehabilitation. So athletes, the next time youโre injured, in pain or have sore muscles, ask your AT for a planโฆ donโt source your own remedy whether that be CBD products or herbal โrecoveryโ supplements.
Happy
#NATM2020
!
As a reminder to start the year,
#DrugFreeSportAXIS
is a strong wellness resource for student-athletes & their caregivers. Supplement safety info, confidential exchanges, recipes & more.
Available free to
@NCAA
,
@NJCAA
and
@NAIA
student-athletes.
Login:
Join us next Tuesday (3/6 - Noon CT) for our next free webinar: a 2018 Supplement Update with
@HS_NSF
experts John Travis and Brian Jordan.
Certified Athletic Trainers: receive 1 CEU hour/credit for joining this session. Info/Registration:
March is National Athletic Training Month
#NATM2018
! We celebrate the work and many hats that ATCs wear every day of the week.
Read our latest blog post. Know of a great HS/collegiate ATC? Encourage them to apply for our $1,000 Continuing Ed Awards!
Read:
"Americans spend over $2 billion a year on dietary supplements promoted for weight loss, but there's little evidence they actually work."
@NIH
released a series presenting questions on the success of dietary supplement use.
#FoodFirst
It is hot just about everywhere, staying hydrated is extra important in the heat! Use this video to learn how to use the sweat rate calculation to figure out your fluid needs during exercise.
#hydration
#athletehealthandwellness
Don't go breaking ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ heart...
DYK pre-workout supplements contain varying ingerdients that can cause heart related side effects?? See below for some of those effects.
#DFSITuesdayTip
#HeartMonth
A successful nutrition program can be created with a small budget! Learn how 4 RDs navigate their tight budgets to deliver sports nutrition programming by attending our FREE webinar Wednesday. Bonus: you can earn CEUs for attending the webinar!
Sign Up:
#DYK
: It is illegal for dietary
#supplements
to claim they fight a disease. If a product treats a disease, it's a drug, not a supplement.
#Beinformed
and recognize red flags ๐ฉ
Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? It's okay to talk about it or take a break from what you're doing. Get out and get some fresh air!
#NationalStressAwarenessDay2018
Marketing, scams, contamination, & adulteration of sports supplements put athletes at risk for consumption of prohibited substances. Join us 11/5 as Dr. Pieter Cohen educates on safety issues & challenges in todays marketplace.
March is National Athletic Training Month, celebrating the men & women who are "the team behind the team".
Read our latest blog post celebrating them. If you're an ATC, apply for one of our $1,000 continuing education grants!
Read/share:
#NATM2018
Community outreach has also been high on our priority list. Last night we were able to help at our neighbors Westside Community Back to School Pep Rally by donating USB drives, scientific calculators, master locks and handing out backpacks to K-12 kiddos.
Student-athletes, coaches, ATs, & others; submit ANY & ALL dietary supplements to Drug Free Sport AXIS for an evaluation of ingredients & safety. It's the trusted resource of
@NCAA_SSI
and
@NAIA
.
Bonus: IT'S FREE!
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#dietarysupplement
#antidoping
Time and time again, dietary supplement labels have proven to be unreliable, and can lead to unintended consequences.
Please be mindful of your supplement intake and speak to a medical professional prior to ingesting.
๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ท๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฒ doesn't just cause a positive drug test...
Users may experience a ๐ป๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ on their physical & mental athletic performance.
#DFSITuesdayTip
As campus student-athletes head home for Winter Break, please encourage them to follow our account for wellness tips and reminders to make good health decisions!
Join us for our next free
#DrugFreeSportAXIS
webinar on Tues., May 1 at Noon CT.
In this session,
@NUSportsMed
's Director of Performance Nutrition Katie Knappenberger will speak on "Future-Proofing Your Athletes: Navigating Fad Dieting".
Register now:
It's summer and sports are resuming! ๐ฅณ
While exciting, returning to sport after months off during the hottest time of the year can be dangerous if appropriate tactics are ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ taken. Use these strategies to get back in shape safely. โ๏ธ๐ฅค๐ฅ
#DFSITuesdayTip
#NCAA
student-athletes and staff have free access to Drug Free Sport AXIS for checking dietary supplements. .
Contact your team's athletic trainer for password info.
#DrugFreeSportAXIS
Studies suggest that frequent, high-potency marijuana use could increase the chances of developing mental health concerns by nearly 5x compared to people who have never used marijuana.
From all of us here at Drug Free Sport International, we'd like to thank each and every
#athletictrainer
during this athletic training month!
ATs involved in anti-doping, don't forget to apply for our Continuing Ed Award:
NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA Athletic Trainers and Sports Dietitians! We have a wide variety of free assets for you to use with your student-athletes, like the one that
@Riverhawkfuel
shared! Log-In to
#DrugFreeSportAXIS
: .
No need to give up your cup of โ๏ธ in the morning, but it is important to know how much caffeine you're consuming as it could cause a positive drug test if it exceeds the threshold.
#DFSITuesdayTip