There is a huge controversy in the sporting world as of right now. The controvesy is focused on the "escalation of contradictory opinions regarding the supplement C9-T11" according to the article I found on Philstar.com. "The compound, derived from a rare African herb, has been shown to increase muscle growth by up to 200 percent and lean muscle growth by up to 700 percent." I personally do no think that this "steroid" should be allowed in any proffesional sport. It has been proven to give an "athletic advantage" from a "study held at Michigan University". Anyime people are becoming more athletic from something taken orally, it is unfair to there opponent who may not have equal access to the supplement. I do not believe it should be able to be used in the NBA and neither does there commisioner David Stern. David released the statement "C9-T11 will no longer be of legal use in the assosiation".
"As of now, C9-T11 is classified as a food". I think that this will change very soon because "the supplement was supposedly used by Juan Manuel Marquez in his conquest of Manny Pacquiao" and he performed better than he ever has according to most sports analysts and critics. I personally just do not think that physically helpful additives should be allowed in proffesional sports. I know from personal experience that when I work and train hard for a sport I atleast want a fair match with my opponent. I think that most athletes feel the same way. Jerome Bettis (former Pittsburgh Steelers halfback) said that "C9-T11 should be made illegal asap in the sporting world". I hope that becomes a reality because of the unfair advantage!
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