Masters Swimming and Illegal Supplements

First let me say that I am extremely proud of this controversial thread and remain hopeful that it will launch me into the lead for the coveted "Most Controversial Thread" award for 2005/2006.... :-) Second, to be more clear what my intentions were when I started this thread....... I was aiming the discussion toward banned substances in USS Swimming (and/or FINA) that promote real significant benefits beyond your normal GNC vitamin, protein powder regime. I'm talking REAL cheating here..... steriods, human growth hormone, THG, EPO and other designer drugs on the leading edge that as we have all heard are out there but not yet tested for yet. I was not as focused on albuterol (asthma medications), caffeine, nose sprays and other misc. stimulants we've heard about. As an asthmatic, I have found little benefit during workouts if I take a "hit" on it to cure an attack, but that's just me. Muscle growth and EPO like supplements and drugs to me seem more of a concern. John Smith

First let me say that I am extremely proud of this controversial thread and remain hopeful that it will launch me into the lead for the coveted "Most Controversial Thread" award for 2005/2006.... :-) Second, to be more clear what my intentions were when I started this thread....... I was aiming the discussion toward banned substances in USS Swimming (and/or FINA) that promote real significant benefits beyond your normal GNC vitamin, protein powder regime. I'm talking REAL cheating here..... steriods, human growth hormone, THG, EPO and other designer drugs on the leading edge that as we have all heard are out there but not yet tested for yet. I was not as focused on albuterol (asthma medications), caffeine, nose sprays and other misc. stimulants we've heard about. As an asthmatic, I have found little benefit during workouts if I take a "hit" on it to cure an attack, but that's just me. Muscle growth and EPO like supplements and drugs to me seem more of a concern. John Smith