You know, that's really a shame..
I understand your quandry though, and would agree with most of these alternatives. The smidgeon that's in there... it'd be interesting to find out what the level is they test for. It's there for a reason and not without thought as I state above.
Here in the states, they have a "steroid ABUSE home test kit" in the drugstores to "keep your kids safe from steroids". Yes, there's such a thing. Pathetic IMO.
https://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_ ... navCount=3
Why? Couple of reasons: You need only read what they test for and pick one they don't. How stupid is this? The kids aren't dumb. Second DHEA, Testosterone and Epitestosterone are naturally occurring. Clenbuterol isn't even a steroid but its included. I could go on and on..
What's GOOD about these tests is that they test your testosterone to epitestosterone and DHEA levels.
"Steroidconfirm tests for eleven anabolic agents, five of their metabolites and one adrenergic agonist that are commonly
abused":
Tetrahydrogestrinone (THG),
Boldenone (Equipoise),
Hydroxyboldenone (metabolite),
Clostebol (Steranobol),
Clenbuterol,
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA),
Testosterone, Epitestosterone,
Oxymesterone (Oranabol),
Oxandrolone (Anavar), Methyloxandrolone (metabolite),
Stanozolol (Winstrol), Hydroxystanozolol (metabolite),
Flouxymesterone (Halotestin),
6-B Hydroxyflouxymesterone (metabolite),
Androsterone.
Excuse me, but there's a line between elevating your levels OPTIMAL and ABUSE. Anyone want to debate this? Can you tell I'm upset?
I would encourage you to use these tests as tools then to OPTIMIZE your DHEA, test booster etc. product of choice and ensure you don't raise any red flags.
And I'm betting that two caps of Adaptogen N/night isn't going to flag you. Speculation on my part but it would go a LONG way toward helping us understand just how much is "too much" in the eyes of your sporting organization.
You have the RIGHT to know what they test for, how much is too much and where they draw the line. You have the RIGHT as a consumer/athlete to use supplementation, etc to OPTIMIZE your hormonal profile but not disrupt the playing field.
End of rant..