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IOC and Olympic Peptide Regulations
International Olympic Committee rules on peptide use for Olympic athletes.
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Introduction
IOC adopts WADA code, creating comprehensive peptide prohibition for Olympic sports.
WADA Prohibited List (IOC Adoption)
Peptide Categories
| Category | Status | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Growth hormone | Prohibited | HGH, fragments |
| GH secretagogues | Prohibited | GHRPs, GHRHs |
| Growth factors | Prohibited | IGF-1, MGF |
| Peptide hormones | Prohibited | EPO, etc. |
Specific Peptides
| Peptide | Status | Detection |
|---|---|---|
| Ipamorelin | S2 Prohibited | Blood test |
| CJC-1295 | S2 Prohibited | Blood test |
| BPC-157 | S0 (non-approved) | Research |
| TB-500 | S2 Prohibited | Research |
| Follistatin | S4 Prohibited | Advanced |
Testing Sophistication
Current Methods
| Method | What It Detects | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| GH isoform test | Exogenous GH | High |
| Biomarker test | GH use (IGF-1, P-III-NP) | High |
| Biological passport | Abnormal patterns | Growing |
| Gene doping tests | Gene therapy | Developing |
Detection Windows
| Marker | Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GH isoforms | 12-24 hours | Short |
| IGF-1 elevation | Days-weeks | Longer |
| P-III-NP | 2-4 weeks | Extended |
| Pattern changes | Weeks-months | Passport |
Consequences
Sanction Framework
| Violation | First Offense | Second Offense |
|---|---|---|
| Presence | 4 years | 8 years |
| Trafficking | 4-10 years | Life |
| Administration | 4-10 years | Life |
Career Impact
| Effect | Duration |
|---|---|
| Competition ban | Per sanction |
| Medal forfeiture | All during violation |
| Funding loss | Immediate |
| Reputation | Permanent |
Therapeutic Use Exemptions
Requirements
| Factor | Standard |
|---|---|
| Medical necessity | Documented |
| No alternative | Must show |
| No performance advantage | Beyond normal |
| Application timing | Advance |
Conclusion
Olympic-level athletes face career-ending consequences for peptide use.
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