Athletes warned against supplements

Footballers were today warned to beware of taking dietary supplements after a player tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nandrolone.

Athletes warned against supplements
Thu, 31 Oct, 2002 - 11:02

Footballers were today warned to beware of taking dietary supplements after a player tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid nandrolone.

Scientific experts believe that some dietary supplements taken by sports stars to boost muscle and bone development are contaminated with the steroid.

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