Recovery/performance injections at high school level?

Sounds like doping to me.

nala1025 wrote:

I have heard that some high school athletes have used vitamin and/or glucose injections throughout the track season. Some of them went on to win State Championships or come very close.

I know there are limits at the Pro level, but I didn't even realize high school athletes were doing this. Are the limits the same for high school athletes and how would anyone monitor? Do you think this is cheating?

Why would you inject glucose? Drink Gatorade.

Vitamin injections should only be used if a doc has prescribed them.

Are you going to do the injecting?

This is just crazy...

Sounds like Ben Johnson's "B-12" shots.

In the opinion of a coach of another sport, who's around nationally ranked middle school kids, there's no question kids are taking PEDs. The question "is that cheating," depends upon the rules, and from what I can tell, that's a state by state determination. Is it "wrong" is another thing. Is an IV with electrolytes cheating? Probably not. Wrong? Also probably not. Is a testosterone patch cheating and wrong? Yes and yes.

I'm presuming that for NXR and NXN there's some wording about PED but no one's peeing in cups or getting blood tests.

In my opinion, if the thing is banned for NCAA or at the international level, it should be banned at the high school and below level.

There's lots of talk of training for college putting pressure on HS kids (and over zealous parents and coaches), and it'd be, sadly, foolhardy to expect a level playing field at the HS level (see Connecticut female track records).

Here is the what one naturopathic doctor site advertises. I've heard of some HS athletes going here.

Training and playing hard can leave you short on vitamins and minerals and the amino acids that support muscle repair. The base of this IV is a full complement of amino acids which play a vital role in muscle building and recovery. Magnesium is added to the formula because it is important in numerous processes that affect muscle function including oxygen uptake, energy production and electrolyte balance. The zinc in the IV supports the cellular machinery and the breakdown of carbohydrates for fuel. Carnitine is added because it is used to create energy within each cell. Vitamin C supports collagen production which is needed for strong bones and connective tissue. B vitamins round out the IV because they are essential to energy production in the body. This IV is appropriate for elite athletes and weekend warriors.

Used for:

Improving Athletic Performance and Recovery

Approximate treatment time: 90 min - $249

Can this be healthy? I can't imagine wanting to win so badly I'd put my children's health at risk.

PEDsR-Us wrote:

I'm presuming that for NXR and NXN there's some wording about PED but no one's peeing in cups or getting blood tests.

How long do we give until NXR and NXN do testing?