Tag: Ncaa drug testing

While many student-athletes question the legality of creatine, the substance itself is not on the NCAA's official list of banned drugs. However, its use falls under a specific set of rules concerning dietary supplements, which can still carry significant risks for athletes.

Despite widespread misinformation and viral online reports, Celsius energy drinks are not banned outright by the NCAA. The confusion arises from the NCAA's strict stimulant rules, which place caffeine on a restricted list and prohibit athletes from exceeding a certain intake threshold, a limit that could easily be surpassed with excessive Celsius consumption.