Several mixed martial artists have publicly acknowledged that they take anabolic steroids as a part of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) that has been prescribed by doctors. Keith Kizer, the executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), claims that this aspect has created a perception among many individuals that steroid exemptions are given to allow MMA fighters to use the steroid testosterone.
During an interview with Ben Fowlkes of MMA Fighting Keith Kizer said that several persons believed that any fighter could receive exemptions for intake of testosterone. He noted that he couldn’t say it about other states but he described the situation in Nevada. According to Kizer, it is 50/50 whether a request for steroid exemption will be approved.
TRT is a therapy which is required for adult men with hypogonadism (reduced levels of testosterone). If sportspersons correspond to the medical criteria, they may be allowed to take steroids.
The NSAC has strict requirements for those who try to obtain a therapeutic use exemption (TUE) for administration of steroids. A fighter should have the document which manifests that blood levels of testosterone are low. But if an athlete has low testosterone level, it is not enough to obtain a TUE. Treating doctors must name reasons and medical conditions. The details linked with testosterone replacement therapy should be described by physicians as well. Each detail must display that certain athlete has to administrate testosterone for clinical needs and usage of steroids will not give unfair advantage to the sportsperson.
Certain top athletes of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have used steroids for TRT. Chael Sonnen, Nate Marquardt, Dennis Hallman and Dan Henderson are included in the group of stars that take steroids for medical purposes.
Keith Kizer, the executive director of the NSAC confirms that ban of steroids makes MMA safer. He adds that if a fighter takes steroids, he/she takes unfair advantage as if it is applied knuckles that are hidden inside gloves. So, this is not just lying. This factor is linked with risks for life. If you say to a fighter that you can put knuckles in the gloves so, as no one will know it, this person will say you not to bother him. But it is strangely that such sportsperson administrates steroids.
It goes without saying that usage of steroids has possible dangers to increase the harm which may be caused in MMA.
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