Should all use of supplements be banned from athletic competition?

        Based on health concerns, not all supplements should be banned.  Only those which have the potential to cause serious side effects and possibly death should not be allowed.
 

    Which supplements should be allowed?

        Creatine poses no serious health risks to the user and therefore athletics should be able to use it.  As well, there is no way to test for it in the system since one cannot go above a certain level in your body and it is present in one's muscles.
 

    Which supplements should be banned?

        Androstenedione should be banned since it increases hormone production causing adverse side effects which could be harmful to the body.  Ephedrine as well should be banned since there have been numerous reports of serious side effects and death with the use of products which contain ephedra.