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Advisory to athletes and athlete support personnel about the use of supplements

The South African Institute for Drug-Free SportRef: METHYLHEXAN-2-AMINE

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Source domain: drugfreesport.org.za

Collected on 8 July 2026

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The document is an advisory from Drug Free Sport SAIDS directed at athletes and athlete support personnel about supplement use. It states that 5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4-dimethylpentylamine) is prohibited in-competition under the World Anti-Doping Code 2025 Prohibited List, classified as S6.B Specified Stimulants, and would constitute an anti-doping rule violation if detected in-competition. It references laboratory findings on supplements containing the substance that were not listed on labels, and underscores the risks and mislabeling issues for athletes.

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Advisory to athletes and athlete support personnel about the use of supplements

Drug Free Sport provides guidance warning athletes and support personnel about the risks of dietary supplements, especially products claiming stimulant or “super-energy” effects or products that do not clearly list all ingredients.

Who it is for: Athletes, athlete support personnel and coaches
How to act on it: Read and use the advisory when considering whether to consume dietary supplements.
Closes: 12 September 2024

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Given the detection of methylhexan-2-amine (1,4-dimethylpentylamine) in this supplement brand, Athletes are strongly advised to exercise caution when considering the consumption of all dietary supplements, especially those that claim to have ‘super-energy’ or other similar stimulant effects or may not clearly indicate the full list of ingredients on the label.

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METHYLHEXAN-2-AMINE

Key Takeaways

entity: South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS)
subject: advisory on use of supplements
substance: 5-methylhexan-2-amine (1,4-dimethylpentylamine)
regulation: World Anti-Doping Code 2025 Prohibited List, S6.B Specified Stimulants
risk: detected in supplement VENOM HD Extreme Intensity Pre-Workout
lab_findings: three samples tested positive for the substance
label_issue: substance not listed on container label
consequence: would result in an Anti-Doping Rule Violation if found In-Competition
dates: 2025 Prohibited List (finalized 12 September 2024)

Dates

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12 September 2024