Why NSF Certified for Sport® Supplements Are Important for All Athletes

In this special performance edition of the Thorne podcast, Brian Jordan, technical manager for the NSF Certified for Sport® program, explains the importance of NSF Certified for Sport products and why they are not just for the pros – they are for everyone.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
Brian Jordan background in sports science [1:10]
MLB [2:54]
Mitchel Report [3:10]
Dietary supplements in the MLB [4:02]


Supplements and athlete safety [4:49]
NSF Certified for Sport® program [5:31]
Evolution of nutritional supplement regulations [6:21]


Positive tests from contamination [7:45]
Russian doping scandal and keeping athletes safe [9:52]
Athlete education [11:10]


NSF Certified for Sport® certification [11:58]
Certification process [12:20]
Prohibited substance list [12:59]


NSF science and testing department [13:56]
Testing for heavy metals and other toxins [16:43]
NSF Certified for Sport® for non-athletes [18:35]
Certification is good for everyone [18:55]


The future of NSF Certified for Sport® and sport supplementation [19:52]
Impact of the pandemic [20:00]
Supplement education [20{40]


Questions from the community [22:50]
What does NSF stand for [22:54]
NSF International [23:45]


Fitness tips or advice [23:59]
Start with diet [24:23]


How does NSF compare to other third-party certifications/labels [25:57]
One of the most comprehensive certification programs [26:00]


If something is certified, is it safe? [27:35]
What is the strangest thing you’ve found in a product? [29:21]
How to be sure NSF doesn’t miss anything [30:06]
NSF and FDA [31:23]
How important is NSF certification? [33:05]


Learning more about NSF certification [34:41]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:
How Does NSF Protect Athletes?
Certification by NSF International Explained and What Certification Means For You

 
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