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Anti-Doping Policy

The All Japan Natural Bodybuilding Federation  is an organization that supports bodybuilding as a sport. It strictly prohibits the use of banned substances to ensure fairness in competition and the safety of athletes' health.

・Have never used
・Am not currently using
・Will not use in the future

"Doping" translates to

"The act of deliberately enhancing one's competitive advantage in sports by using prohibited substances or methods to gain victory."

List of side effects

Physical side effects

Psychological side effects

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1. Male pattern baldness

2. Acne

3. Increased body hair growth

4. Facial hair growth in women

5. Gynecomastia (enlarged breasts in males)

6. Testicular atrophy (shrinkage of the testicles)

7. Erectile dysfunction

8. Infertility

9. Liver function impairment and jaundice

10. High blood pressure

11. Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)

12. Heart attack

13. Stroke

14. Cardiac hypertrophy (enlargement of the heart)

15. Risk of blood-borne viral infections

1. Addiction

2. Depression

3. Aggression, violence

4. Decreased libido

5. Bipolar disorder

6. Delusions

7. Social impacts

8. Euphoria

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October 1, 2023, The 67th All Japan Championship
The initial doping testing rate in the Japanese sports industry.
100%
Accomplishment
"Zero positive cases."
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ANNBBF's doping tests are conducted by WNBF's testing agency.

List of Prohibited Substances

All anabolic steroids are not limited to the following, but include:

  • Anadrol
    Anavar
    Androl
    Andropen
    1-Androstenediol
    1-Androstenedione
    4-Androstenediol
    4-Androstenedione
    5-Androstenediol
    5-Androstenedione
    Bolazin
    Bolandriol
    (19-Norandrostenediol)
    Bolasterone
    Bolderone
    Boldenone – Equipose
    Boldione
    Kalcosterone
    Cardarine (PPAR)
    Chlorodehydromethyltestosterone
  • Clenbuterol (The use of both prescription and non-prescription clenbuterol will result in a 2-year ban for new athletes wishing to participate in INBF/WNBF.)
    Dilaterol
    Spiropent
    Ventipulmin
    Clomid/Clomiphene (    Use for testosterone therapy or to simply increase testosterone production is not permitted for men, even under a doctor's prescription and supervision.)
    Clostebol
    Danazol
    Decadurabolin
    Dehydrochloromethyltestosterone
    Desoxymethyltestosterone
    Dianabol
    Dimesazin/Azin (DMZ)
    5α-Dihydrotestosterone
    Drostanolone
    Epistane (Masking agent)
  • Equipose
    Ethystenone
    Ethylestrenol
    Fluoxymesterone
    Formebolone
    Formestane (Anti-estrogen)
    Frazabol
    Halodrol
    4-Hydroxytestosterone
    Mastabolin
    Masteron
    Mebolazine
    Mesterolone
    Methandienone
    Methandriol
    Methyltestosterone
    Oxandrolone
    Primobolan
    Stanozolol
    Sustanon 250
    Winstrol
    Testosterone and related compounds
    (Testosterone Cypionate)
    (Testosterone Enanthate)

Testosterone

All forms of testosterone, including creams, gels, patches, pellets, and injections, are strictly prohibited regardless of the reason, even if prescribed by a doctor. The T/E ratio (testosterone/epitestosterone ratio) is used to measure the presence of exogenous testosterone or illegal increases in testosterone levels. A T/E ratio exceeding 6:1 is considered positive, regardless of the cause.

Growth Hormone

  • All HGH (Human Growth Hormone) and peptides are prohibited. Substances with similar chemical structures and anabolic effects that increase muscle mass, even if not explicitly listed, are subject to a 10-year ban.

  • Prescription HGH, HCG, and Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) are included in the prohibition, along with other related compounds:

  • GHS (Growth Hormone Secretagogues)

  • MK-677, MK-0677 (Ibutamoren)

  • Ibutamoren

  • IGF-1

  • IGF-1 LR3

  • Somatomedin C

  • Somaderm

  • Somatropin

  • Sulfation Factor

  • Prescription oral spray or sublingual GH compounds (recombinant DNA technology)

  • Peptides:

  • GHRH – Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone – GHRH analogs

  • MOD-GRF (1-29)

  • CJC 1295 DAC

  • HGH Fragment 176-191

  • Hexarelin

  • Ipamorelin

  • PEGylated Mechanistic Target of Rapamycin Growth Factor

  • Sermorelin

  • GHRP-2, GHRP-6

Anabolic Agents, Prohormones, Precursors, Metabolites, Derivatives, and Related Compounds

  • SARMs (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators)
    5-Etioallocholen-3b,7b,17b-triol and/or structurally similar substances - From January 1, 2020, these substances are subject to a 2-year ban.

  • Hormones used for bodybuilding purposes (including injections, oral, sublingual, or other methods) are prohibited.

  • Designer and pro-steroids are banned and subject to a 10-year prohibition.

  • Superdrol

  • Esdrol

  • Ergomax LMG

  • Tren

  • Trena

  • All hormone precursors and their metabolites and isomers: The following substances require a 90-day (3-month) abstinence period before competing in INBF/WNBF or its affiliated organizations:

  • DHEA - New athletes wishing to participate in INBF/WNBF have a 3-month grace period. Those using DHEA and its metabolites (see below) are ineligible to compete in INBF/WNBF for 3 months before participation.

  • 7-Keto DHEA - New athletes wishing to participate in INBF/WNBF have a 3-month grace period. Those using 7-Keto DHEA and its metabolites (see below) are ineligible to compete in INBF/WNBF for 3 months before participation.

  • 7-Keto Dehydroepiandrosterone

  • 7-Oxo Dehydroepiandrosterone

  • 7α-Hydroxy-DHEA

  • 7β-Hydroxy-DHEA

Prohormone-based Fat Burning Supplements

Prescription Diuretics and Masking Agents
(Include but are not limited to the following)

**6-OXO until 2020** – New athletes wishing to participate in INBF/WNBF have a 3-month grace period. Individuals using 6-OXO and related compounds are ineligible to compete in INBF/WNBF for 3 months before participation.

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- **6-OXO Androstene**  

- **2a,17a-Dimethyl-17β-Hydroxy-5α-Androstan-3-one**  

- **3,17-Ketoetiocholanolone**  

- **1,4,6-Androstatriene-3,17-dione**  

- **3-Alpha (5α-Androstan-3α,17β-diol)**  

 

These are considered to have prohormone-like properties and are banned.

 

**Fat Burning Prohormone Derivatives:**

 

- **3,17-Dihydroxy Delta-5-Etiocholan-7-one (A7D)**  

- **3,17-Dihydroxy Delta-5-Etiocholan-7-one Diethylcarbonate (A7E)**  

- **4-Androsten-3,6,17-trione**  

- **4-Ethioallocholen-3,6,17-trione**

 

**If banned substances (e.g., nandrolone) are found in urine, it is considered a positive test regardless of how they entered the body.**

 

**Prescription thyroid hormones used for bodybuilding purposes are prohibited.**

**Any prescription diuretic used for bodybuilding purposes is prohibited starting 3 months before WNBF competition, even if prescribed by a doctor.**

 

**Athletes with heart-related complications may be granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for treatment purposes.**

 

**Spironolactone prescribed for acne treatment cannot be used within 14 days before INBF/WNBF events. There are no exceptions.**

 

**Diuretics:**

 

- **Acetazolamide**  

- **Amiloride**  

- **Bumetanide**  

- **Bendroflumethiazide**  

- **Canrenone**  

- **Chlortalidone**  

- **Chlorothiazide**  

- **Clopamide**  

- **Cyclothiazide**  

- **Dichlorphenamide**  

- **Edecrin**  

- **Furosemide**  

- **Hydrochlorothiazide**  

- **Hydroflumethiazide**  

- **Spironolactone**  

- **Triamterene**

 

**Glycerol:** Small amounts of glycerol in dietary supplements are not prohibited.

 

**Clenbuterol:** The use of clenbuterol, whether prescribed or not, results in a 2-year ban for new athletes wishing to participate in INBF/WNBF.

 

- **Dilaterol**  

- **Spiropent**  

- **Ventipulmin**

 

**GHB:** Prohibited

Others

  • All types of muscle implants are strictly prohibited.
    Chemicals or drugs used to deceive polygraph tests or urine tests are banned.

  • Other anabolic agents, hormones, and metabolic regulators include but are not limited to:

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17-Androstenedione

Androstenetrione

Boldenone (Equipose)

5AD

Androstenediol

19-Norandrostenedione

Androstenolone

Androstenedione

Androstanolone

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  • Arimistane

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Androsta-3,5-diene-7,17-dione

Clomid/Clomiphene (Use for testosterone therapy or to simply increase testosterone production is not permitted for men, even under a doctor's prescription and supervision.)

  • Trenbolone

  • Testosterone

  • 1-Testosterone

  • Testolactone (Anti-estrogen)

Stenbolone
Stanozolol
Kinbolone
Prostanazol
Probenecid (Masking agent)
Oxymetholone
Oxymesterone
Oxandrolone
Oxiavolone
Norethandrolone
Noreclostebol
Norbolethone
19-Norandrostenedione
19-Norandrosta-1,4-diene-3,17-dione
Nandrolone
Mibolone
Methyltestosterone
Methylnortestosterone
Methyl-1-Testosterone
6-Methylandrostenedione
Methoxy-gonadiene
Mesterolone
Mestanolone
Methandrostenolone

  • Nolvadex/Tamoxifen
    Cardarine (Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor δ (PPARδ) agonist, GW 1516)
    Clenbuterol (Dilaterol, Spiropent, Ventipulmin)
    Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs):

  • Andarine (GSX-007 or S-4)

  • Cardarine (GW-501516)

  • Ligandrol (LGD-4033)

  • Ostarine (GTx-024, MK-2866)

  • RAD 140 (Testolone)

  • Stenabolic (SR-9009)

  • Tibolone

  • Zeranol

  • Zilpaterol

  • Other SARMs with similar structures and/or physiological effects:

  • ACP-105

  • LGD-3303

  • LG-121071

  • Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs):

  • Raloxifene

  • Tamoxifen/Nolvadex

  • Toremifene

Prohormone-based Fat Burning Supplements

Psychomotor Stimulants

  • Ephedrine and Ephedra must not be used within 3 months before participating in INBF/WNBF for the first time.

  • Due to the abundance of supplements and pre-workout products containing DMAA and related compounds, athletes must have a 30-day grace period before their first INBF/WNBF competition.

  • DMAA

  • 1,3-Dimethylamylamine

  • 1,3-Dimethylbutylamine

  • (4-Amino-2-methylpentane citrate)

  • Dimethylpentylamine

  • Geranium

  • Methylhexanamine

  • Phenethylamine and its derivatives

  • Refer to the WADA Prohibited Substances List

  • Stimulants used for bodybuilding or weight loss, whether prescription or non-prescription, are prohibited. Athletes taking prescription stimulants for "stimulant" effects must have a current prescription and must notify the promoter and INBF/WNBF to obtain a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). Additionally, these substances must not be abused. The use of stimulants or drugs with similar physiological effects, even if not explicitly listed here, is prohibited. Extreme weight loss drugs are not eligible for a TUE.

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  • Amphetamine

  • Benzphetamine

  • Cocaine

  • Diethylpropion

  • Dimethylamphetamine

  • Ecstasy

  • Ephedrine

  • Ephedra

  • Liraglutide

  • Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

  • Lorcaserin

  • Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA)

  • Naltrexone hydrochloride

  • Orlistat

  • Methylamphetamine

  • Phendimetrazine

  • Phentermine

  • Sibutramine

  • Speed

  • Topiramate

  • Vyvanse

Cannabis / Marijuana / CBD

Substances in this category that produce intoxicating effects are prohibited for 48 hours prior to undergoing a polygraph test at INBF/WNBF.

If an athlete fails the test and the polygraph examiner determines that the athlete was under the influence, the result will be considered equivalent to a ban period for polygraph and/or urine test failure.

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Note: In Japan, this is prohibited by law.

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