Several of our members have recently tested positive for the presence of anabolic steroids following Department mandated drug testing. In all of the cases, members had been taking over-the-counter pre-workout supplements purchased at stores such as GNC or Vitamin Shoppe and it is our belief that one or more ingredients in these perfectly legal supplements may have caused the test results in question. While we fight these cases in the Trial Room, it is imperative that members thoroughly research whatever product(s) they are using, or plan on using, to ensure the product has not caused positive test results in the past and does not contain any banned substances. In today’s world of foreign (often Chinese or Indian) manufactured supplements, there is always suspicion that it can contain a banned substance. A very useful tool is the National Sports Foundation Certified Products Program. Members can utilize their online research tool to check that a product is certified prior or continuing to use it. Their website is www.nsfsport.com