Taylor Hooton Foundation

The THF is on a mission to enlighten the world to the truth about appearance and performance enhancing substances. #ALLMEPEDFREE

[MLB Communications @MLB_PR]

Today we remember Don Hooton, an @MLB partner since 2005 who has passed away at 76.  The Hooton family’s @TheTHF, in memory of their son Taylor, has taught numerous students about the dangers of performance and appearance-enhancing substances.

Commissioner of Baseball Rob Manfred said: “Don Hooton was a tireless advocate for educating young people about the dangers of performance and appearance-enhancing drugs. For more than two decades, Major League Baseball was proud to partner with Don and his family in advancing this important mission. His dedication made a lasting impact on our sport and on countless young people across the country. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to the entire Hooton family.”

[USADA @usantidoping]

Do you know what questions athletes should ask during an anti-doping test?

Anti-doping testing is an important opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their commitment to clean sport, but it's also important that those subject to testing understand their rights during the sample collection process.

We've highlighted three important questions athletes should ask during every test to help them better understand the process and exercise their rights.

Read the full article to learn more: https://t.co/y8C339ZhXk

Have more questions about testing? You can #AskUSADA in the comments or contact our Athlete Services Team at [email protected]!

#CleanSport #AntiDoping #DopingControl

[USADA @usantidoping]

Peptides are all the rage in beauty products, which has led athletes to question what they can and can't use.

Many cosmetics, including lotions, makeup, masks, and at-home skin care treatments, advertise to contain peptides or growth factors to prevent aging and make skin look younger and healthier. Generally, cosmetics are not prohibited in sport, but some cosmetic products advertise to contain prohibited growth factors. Certain peptide growth factors are prohibited at all times, even applied topically via a lotion, cream, or cosmetic product.

Learn more here: https://t.co/h7ljs4B5jK

#Antidoping #ProhibitedSubstances #ProhibitedList

[USADA @usantidoping]

As more and more prohibited substances become normalized due to illicit online sales, it can become easy to forget the risks.

The long-term effects of prohibited Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators, or SARMs, like Ostarine or LGD-4033, are still largely unknown, due to the fact that SARMs have not been approved for human use. Although the long-term effects of SARMs are still unknown, side effects may start with hair loss and acne. More serious health consequences have also been documented, including liver toxicity, as liver enzymes rise, and drops in good cholesterol, which can affect heart health. If this stress continues, SARMs have the potential to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Make sure you understand the prohibited status and health risks around SARMs and other performance-enhancing drugs: https://t.co/jOFqpkq55h

#ProhibitedSubstances #Antidoping

[USADA @usantidoping]

Wondering about peptides? What's prohibited for athletes? What is allowed? Listen in as Dr. Matt Fedoruk provides a quick rundown of what athletes need to know about peptides.

Spoiler alert: Experimental peptides like BPC-157 are PROHIBITED and it is unlikely that a TUE for BPC-157 would be approved because there are permitted alternatives available. Additionally, BPC-157 has not been extensively studied in humans, it is unknown if there is a safe dose, and it is unknown if there is any way to use this substance safely to treat any specific medical conditions.

Learn more about the prohibited peptide BPC-157 here: https://t.co/5SxlG96fAU

#Peptides #CleanSport #AskUSADA

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

Peptides are everywhere right now. But how much do we actually know?

On this ALL ME Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jess Beal-Stahl to break down “research-only” peptides, the gray market, home mixing, and why the hype is moving faster than the science.

https://t.co/8eBGeu2rWK

[USADA @usantidoping]

Wondering about the prohibited status of creatine?

Creatine has become very mainstream as a way to support training and performance. But as always, athletes subject to anti-doping rules should do their due diligence around ingredients and understand the risks around all supplements.

Learn more about creatine here: https://t.co/x5xPCqbFrR

#Supplements #Creatine #CleanSport

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

@JMaloneStrength Thank you for sharing!

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

The U.S. supplement industry is loosely regulated, and labels such as “FDA registered” and “independently tested” can create a false sense of safety - read more https://t.co/IXsSUg1fjz

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

Lots of talk about the positive peptides on social media. What’s the whole story? We released a new podcast today on this topic https://t.co/EM064wimkS

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

Peptides are everywhere right now. But how much do you actually know about them? On the latest ALL ME Podcast, we sit down with sports pharmacist and sports medicine expert Dr. Brandon Welch to break down the truth about peptides:

https://t.co/snz6sKonrS

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

You Are Enough.

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

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[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

A heartfelt thank you to the Norton Cuban Foundation and Taylor Hooton Foundation Advisory Board Member @bcuban for their generous education grant. More education programs can be deployed!

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

@ZackGelof of the @Athletics JOINS TAYLOR HOOTON FOUNDATION’S ADVISORY BOARD OF MAJOR-LEAGUE PLAYERS - Thanks to @PBSCCS for supporting this incredible effort! https://t.co/jvYwpyMRSy

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

Today, on Taylor’s heavenly 40th birthday, we honor not only the life he lived, but the countless lives being changed in his name.

Happy Birthday, Taylor. Your story continues to make a difference. 💙

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

Thank you to all of our generous donors who have supported the Taylor Hooton Foundation Scholarship Fund over the past decade. It helps us reach thouands of people every year! https://t.co/6ovkeK8PUr

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

Thank you for having us.

[Lone Star Christian Sports Network (LSCSN) @TeamLSCSN]

TAPPSCON | Keynote speaker Brian Parker, the Director of Education of the Taylor Hooten Foundation @TheTHF, opens up this year’s two day event for @TAPPSbiz member schools.

[Taylor Hooton Foundation @TheTHF]

Thanks to the @FalconsCR @AtlantaFalcons for the many years of support. Together we’re changing lives! #allmepedfree