I was saddened to hear the news about Louisiana State University (LSU) Semoy Hackett testing positive for the banned stimulant, Methylhexaneamine again, at the 2012 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships this past June 2012. Semoy Hackett, representing Trinidad and Tobago, had … [Read more...] about Methylhexaneamine and Semoy Hackett
Methylhexaneamine
DMAA, Methylhexaneamine and Death?
When I wrote about Methylhexaneamine and Supplement Contamination last fall, I didn’t expect death. Getting banned from your sport is one thing… dying trying is another! In a recent article from the NY Times (if it’s the in the NY Times, it must be true, right? heh heh), they reported … [Read more...] about DMAA, Methylhexaneamine and Death?
Methylhexaneamine and Supplement Contamination
2011 will be remembered as the Year if the Methylhexaneamine positive tests coming directly from products containing Methylhexaneamine or resulting from supplement contamination. I heeded a warning last year in my 4 part series on Sports Drinks. Let’s recap the year in review… 2010 Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Methylhexaneamine and Supplement Contamination
India’s 4x400m: From Cheers to Tears
Last fall, I hailed the India’s Women’s 4x400m relay as the greatest race of the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Perhaps it was one of the greatest races in ALL of 2010 with Usain Bolt having an off year. Nobody expected India to medal, let alone win a gold. Even the TV commentator ruled them out … [Read more...] about India’s 4x400m: From Cheers to Tears
Sports and Energy Drinks: The Complete Guide (Part 4)
This is Part 4 of a multi part series. Part 1 is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Protein Most of the protein you see in post-recovery drinks are for the optimum ratio of carb:protein. This is not to be confused with Protein only drinks for bodybuilders and weight … [Read more...] about Sports and Energy Drinks: The Complete Guide (Part 4)
