In October 2012 the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete Renier Erasmus after his sample tested positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine (dimethylpentylamine).
After notification the Athlete was heard for the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee.
The Athlete admitted the violations and stated that laboratory analysis of his supplements showed that the energy drink Muscletech Neurocore contained the prohibited substance, which he used on the morning of the mach.
The Athlete argued that he suffered from bronchitis a few weeks before the competition, which was treated with prescribed antibiotics. In addition he used the drink Muscletech Neurocore, recommended by his friend, to give him energy.
The Committee considered that the Athlete had no intention to enhance his sport performance and that he attended 3 schools meetings to create awareness and inform about the dangers of taking substances. In addition he selected 3 schools to speak to the learners.
Therefore the SAIDS Disciplinary Committee decides to impose a 3 month period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the notification, i.e. on 1 October 2012.
