NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan announced that he tested positive for the banned substance ostarine and is facing a suspension. Here are some answers to some questions regarding the situation as the Titans head toward opening training camp.
What is ostarine?
Ostarine is a selective androgen receptor module (SARM) that has effects similar to those of anabolic steroids. According to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), it is not approved for human use or consumption in the U.S. Ostarine is also not available as a prescription medication.
But according to the USADA website, "some dietary supplement manufacturers illegally put SARMs like ostarine in their products.