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AIS Supplement Framework ABCD System - v4

The document outlines the ABCD Classification System used by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to categorize sports supplements. Group A includes supplements with strong scientific evidence for use in sport. Group B includes supplements with emerging scientific support requiring further research. Group C includes supplements with no proven benefit or insufficient research. Group D includes supplements that are banned or at high risk of containing banned substances.

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AIS Supplement Framework ABCD System - v4

The document outlines the ABCD Classification System used by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to categorize sports supplements. Group A includes supplements with strong scientific evidence for use in sport. Group B includes supplements with emerging scientific support requiring further research. Group C includes supplements with no proven benefit or insufficient research. Group D includes supplements that are banned or at high risk of containing banned substances.

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AIS SUPPLEMENT FRAMEWORK

ABCD Classification System

Strong scientific evidence for use in specific situations in sport using evidence-based protocols

Sports foods Medical supplements Performance supplements


- Sports drinks - Iron - Caffeine
- Sports gels - Calcium - ß-Alanine
- Sports confectionery - Multivitamin - Dietary nitrate / Beetroot juice
- Sports bars - Probiotics - Sodium Bicarbonate
- Electrolyte supplement - Vitamin D - Creatine
GROUP A

- Protein supplement - Zinc - Glycerol


- Mixed macronutrient supplement
(bar, powder, liquid meal)

Emerging scientific support, deserving of further research. Considered for use by athletes under a research
protocol or case-managed monitoring situation

- Fruit Derived Polyphenols Tastants - Collagen support


(cherries, berries, blackcurrants - Menthol - Carnitine
and pomegranate) - Pickle juice - Ketone supplements
GROUP B

- Vitamin C - Quinine - Fish oils


- Curcumin (Turmeric)
- N-Acetyl Cysteine

Scientific evidence indicates no benefit to athletes and/or no research undertaken to guide an informed opinion

These supplements remain under investigation and are subject to ongoing review
GROUP C

- Magnesium - BCAAs/Leucine - Vitamin E


- Alpha Lipoic Acid - Phosphate - Tyrosine
- HMB (B-Hydroxy B-Methylbutyrate) - Prebiotics

Banned or at high risk of contamination with substances that could lead to a positive doping test

Consult WADA for full list (updated annually)


- Stimulants - Beta-2 agonists - Colostrum
GROUP D

- Prohormones and hormone - Selective Androgen Receptor - Tribulus terrestris and other
boosters Modulators (SARMS) testosterone boosters
- GH releasers and ‘Peptides’ - Metabolic Modulators - Maca root powder

The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Supplement Framework is an initiative of the Australian High Performance Sport System. The AIS acknowledges the support of
members of the National Institute Network (NIN) and National Sporting Organisations (NSO) and their staff in delivering content expertise.

[Link] @theAIS
[Link] @theAIS

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