Play hard, play fair…and above all, play clean!
4th and 1 on the goal line, five seconds left in the game. The ball is snapped. Your heart races as you sprint. Every muscle is tensed as you brace for impact. It’s just you and him… is he a MusclePharm athlete? You look into his eyes and you see the fear… definitely not a MusclePharm athlete. You make the play and go home champions. You’re a winner on the field, but will you be a winner when the scrutiny starts tomorrow morning? Now is not the time to wonder if your supplements are on the banned substance list.

As a MusclePharm athlete, you never have to worry or wonder, because our products are the ONLY supplements certified by both NSF International and Informed-Choice. Let us say it again…the ONLY products on the market today that have been battled tested in the laboratory, in the locker room and on the field by the most important and respected independent governing bodies in the world of sports.

Why is this important?
Many athletes don’t know if they’re using banned substances, but far too many are using products containing substances that, while the marketplace and FDA might consider legal, most professional sport, athletic and body building organizations have banned. As an athlete, you never want to go out there wondering if what you’re putting in your body is safe and approved.

A significant number of positive tests in professional and competitive athletes have been attributed to the misuse of supplements.  New banned substances are added every year, yet unfortunately, most sports nutrition companies are not aware of or keep up to date with the increasing list of banned substances, as noted by the abundance of banned substances in many commercially available products. Taking a poorly labeled dietary supplement is not an adequate defense in a doping hearing. Athletes should be aware of the dangers of potential contamination of supplements and of the principle of strict liability that sports regulatory boards hold athletes to.

As an athlete, you’re responsible for what you put in your body. At MusclePharm, we’re responsible for making sure our products are tested and approved to the absolute highest standards, no matter where in the world you are.

How we do it
While most reputable manufacturers may do everything in their power to keep their supplements pure, even trace levels of contamination can have significant consequences on the purity and of products. MusclePharm goes steps beyond any other sports nutrition company in the marketplace to subject its products to testing with a level of sensitivity that goes way beyond the routine quality control systems put in place by other manufacturers.

Both NSF and Informed-Choice start by evaluating, scrutinizing, and reviewing our product formulas to screen for any potential banned substances. Next, the manufacturing process is evaluated, from the provider of the raw materials to inspecting the production and packaging facilities to insure controls are in place to prevent any cross-contamination with banned substances. Finally, NSF and Informed-Choice oversee clinical testing to determine if any of the ingredients metabolize into any prohibited substances that could result in a positive test and ultimately disqualification from a competition.

You have trust and confidence in MusclePharm’s products because you know that our products will never cause you to fail a drug test or be suspended for using a banned substance. This peace of mind lets you hit the gym harder, run wind sprints faster, and push you body farther than you ever thought possible.

Why should you care?
Do not take these certifications lightly.Each MusclePharm product has been battle tested by NSF and Informed-Choice and to earn these certifications. You’ve worked hard for what you’ve earned. We want to make sure you put nothing at risk – not your health, your reputation or your pride. We put our reputation on the line so you don’t have to.

At MusclePharm, we take great pride in maintaining the most stringent and extensive banned substance list in professional and competitive sport. This is done not only for ethical reasons, but also for the safety of our athletes and customers. When it comes to your body, your training, your career, let there be no doubt that you are safe with MusclePharm. If it’s not approved…it’s not MusclePharm!

2011 BANNED SUBSTANCES LIST:

• NCAA
• NFL
• WADA

NSF and Informed Choice Websites

• Informed Choice
• NSF

The following organizations support the NSF and INFORMED-SPORT program: