Substances Banned from Natural Competitions

The natural bodybuilding federations around the world banned all drugs that have, or can have an enhancing effect in sports, the same drugs are also banned by the IOC.

Certain medications prescribed by Doctors to patients are also banned from competition.

Links To Individual Federations Banned Lists:

Australasian Natural Bodybuilding Federation (ANB)
Body Language Natural Physique Association (BLNPA)
British Natural Bodybuilding Federation (BNBF)
FAME/WSNO
Fitness Atlantic
International Drug Free Athletes (IDFA)
International Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (INBF)
International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)
Musclemania
National Gym Association (NGA)
Neutron
Ohio Natural Bodybuilding Federation (ONBF)
Supernatural Bodybuilding & Fitness (SNBF)
The OCB, NANBF & IFPA
Ultimate Fitness Events (UFE)
United States Bodybuilding Federation (USBF)
United States Natural Bodybuilding Federation (NSNBF)

Substances Banned From Natural Bodybuilding & Competitive Sports

Please note - banned substances may vary depending on what organization is hosting the event. Always check the individual website of the organization you're competing with.

ANABOLIC STEROIDS. Including but not limited to bolasterone, boldenone, chioroxomesterone (dyhdrochlormethyltesterone), clostebol, fluoxymesterone, mesterolone, methandienone, methyltestosterone, nandrolone, norethandrolone, oxandrolone, oxymetholone, stanozolol, testosterone and all other related compounds.

TESTOSTERONE (Testosterone/epitestosterone Ratio)
The T/E ratio is used to measure the presence of exogenous testosterone, or illicit elevation of testosterone levels. A T/E ratio in excess of 6/1 is ruled as positive, no matter what the cause.

TESTOSTERONE (injections, patches, gels) in any form.

GROWTH HORMONES (PHARMACEUTICAL HGH, HCG and any other related compounds). Oral, spray or sublingual GH compounds are banned effective January 1, 2001.

HORMONES AND ALL PRECURSORS & METABOLITES, DERIVATIVES AND RELATED COMPOUNDS. The use of any hormone (injectable, oral, sublingual or otherwise) for bodybuilding purposes � including insulin � is strictly prohibited. All hormonal precursors (DHEA*[see NB below] androstenedione; 19-norandrostenedione; androstenediol; 5-AD; 7-KetoDHEA; androsteneTRIONE; 17-androdione; etc.) are banned effective January 1, 2000. Additional hormonal supplements ( 6-OXO; 6-OXO-androstenetrione; 2a,17a-dimethyl-17�-hydroxy-5a-androstan-3-one; 3, 17-keto-etiochol-triene; 1,4,6-androstatriene-3,17-dione; 3,17-dihydroxy-delta-5-etiocholane-7-one (A7-D); 3-Alpha (5a-androstane-3a,17b-diol); etc.) have been identified as of January 1, 2004, but are banned effective January 1, 2000. Prescription Thyroid hormone medication when used for bodybuilding purposes is banned. Pro-Steroids (1-Test), etc. are banned effective January 1, 2000. Nandrolone or precursors. BE SURE TO CHECK ALL INGREDIENTS LISTS OF SUPPLEMENTS.

NB: DHEA is acceptable for use providing it is not in excess of 50mg daily.
*DHEA is a naturally occurring steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands by both men and women. Production of it decreases with age. DHEA is not recommended for people under 40 years of age, unless DHEA levels are known to be low (<130 mg/dl in women and <180 mg/dl in men). Therapeutic doses of 10-50mg of DHEA are used by many mature individuals (age 40+) for increase in perceived physical and psychological well-being (improved quality of sleep, more relaxed, increased energy, better ability to handle stress, improved depressive state). 1. For men or women who have either adrenal insufficiency or hypopituitarism, although gluco- and mineralocorticosteroid replacement is needed, 50 mg a day of DHEA is sufficient for replacement. 2. Studies have shown no dangerous side effects from DHEA supplementation when taken in normal recommended therapeutic doses. 3. With respect to potential increase of the urinary testosterone/epitestosterone ratio (T/E) through DHEA supplementation, studies support DHEA use of 50mg/day or less having only slightly affected levels for a short period of time (2�5 h) without exceeding the 6:1 current acceptable ratio for OCB, NANBF and the IFPA. 4. DHEA�s effectiveness as an anabolic or energy-producing agent remains unproven.

PRESCRIPTION DIURETICS. Any and all prescription weight-loss substances and diuretics, used for bodybuilding purposes, even when physician-prescribed, are banned by the BNBF.

EPHEDRINE, EPHEDRA AND ALL RELATED COMPOUNDS are banned effective July 1, 2004.

PSYCHOMOTOR STIMULANTS.
Pharmacology of stimulants prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

CHEMICALS/DRUGS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DECEIVING OR PASSING THE POLYGRAPH OR URINE TEST.

CLENBUTEROL AND GHB (since 1992).

ANY ILLEGAL OR ILLICIT BODYBUILDING DRUG OR SUBSTANCE AS DECREED BY U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.

ANY FDA-BANNED SUBSTANCE, EXCEPT IF SPECIFICALLY OTHERWISE INDICATED.

ANY IOC-BANNED SUBSTANCE, EXCEPT IF SPECIFICALLY OTHERWISE INDICATED.

Note: If your not sure then check out the relevent Bodybuilding federations, Sports governing bodies, FDA, IOC websites.