You must be wondering what Oxilofrine is, after hearing
about the positive tests from American sprinter Tyson Gay and Jamica’s Asafa
Powell and Sherone Simpson, in the headlines. Yes it may not have been heard of before and suddenly jumped in to the
headlines. And many people were left wondering, ‘what is oxilofrine? Like me.’ Powell
and Simpson both stated that oxilofrine was the culprit.
Oxilofrine aka methylsynephrine is a banned stimulant
that is an amphetamine chemically related
to ephedrine and to synephrine. Oxilofrine can be found in a
number of dietary supplements.
But the athletes denied taking the substance knowingly in
their official statements.
Powell:
I want to be clear in saying to my family, friends and, most
of all, my fans worldwide that I have never knowingly or wilfully taken any
supplements or substances that break any rules. I am not now – nor have I
ever been – a cheat.”
Simpson:
I was notified on July 14, 2013 that my urine sample taken
at the National Senior Championship, June 21, 2013 after the 100m finals
returned a positive analytical finding for a stimulant, oxilofrine
(methylsynephrine). As an athlete, I know I am responsible for whatever that
goes into my body. I would not intentionally take an illegal substance of any
form into my system.
If they are to be believed, let this be the latest warning
to athletes.
But as per the rules athletes are responsible for what they
eat and they should be doing research about their food at all times. Trusting a
nutritionist is not enough for them.
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