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Natural Bodybuilding Federation Rules
Peptide policies for drug-tested natural bodybuilding organizations.
Introduction
Natural bodybuilding federations maintain strict lifetime policies regarding peptide use.
Major Federation Policies
WNBF/INBF
| Factor | Policy |
|---|---|
| Drug-free period | Lifetime for most substances |
| Peptide status | Banned |
| Testing | Polygraph + urinalysis |
| BPC-157/TB-500 | Considered banned |
| GH secretagogues | Banned |
NANBF/IPE
| Factor | Policy |
|---|---|
| Drug-free period | 7 years |
| Peptide status | All banned |
| Testing | Polygraph + urinalysis |
| Compliance | Polygraph screening |
OCB
| Factor | Policy |
|---|---|
| Drug-free period | 7 years |
| Peptide status | Banned |
| Testing | Polygraph primary |
| GH variants | All prohibited |
IFPA
| Factor | Policy |
|---|---|
| Drug-free period | 7 years typical |
| Peptide status | Banned |
| Testing method | Variable |
Specific Peptide Status
Clearly Banned
| Peptide | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| All GH secretagogues | Banned | Performance enhancement |
| IGF-1 variants | Banned | Anabolic effect |
| HGH | Banned | Primary prohibited |
Gray Area But Avoid
| Peptide | Status | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| BPC-157 | Not always listed | Avoid - principle |
| TB-500 | Not always listed | Avoid - principle |
| Melanotan | Typically listed | Banned |
Polygraph Considerations
| Factor | Reality |
|---|---|
| Questions asked | Substance use, ever |
| Peptide questions | May be asked |
| Honesty | Required |
| Consequences | Disqualification if failed |
Practical Guidance
For Aspiring Natural Competitors
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Past peptide use | Wait required period |
| Considering peptides | Choose non-natural or abstain |
| Currently competing | Do not use any peptides |
| Medical need | Seek alternative treatments |
Career Planning
| Choice | Implication |
|---|---|
| Use peptides | Non-tested divisions only |
| Stay natural | No peptides ever |
| Transition | Wait out period |
Conclusion
Natural bodybuilding requires complete abstinence from all peptides.
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