Swarthmore College Athletics

Energy drinks continue to be reported by Drug Free Sport AXIS as one of the top five supplement inquiries submitted. Caffeine, one of the ingredients commonly found in these types of drinks, is an NCAA banned substance where a urinary concentration is equal to or greater than 15 mcg/ml. The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports has approved a revised educational resource, Caffeine and Athletic Performance Fact Sheet, which provides information about the effects of caffeine. Student-athletes should consult with their primary athletics health care provider and/or dietitian before including caffeinated products in their nutrition plan.