Athletics Kenya Bans Herbal Recovery Drinks with Undeclared Stimulants

by KenyaPolls

Athletics Kenya banned 14 herbal recovery drinks on November 18, 2025—after tests found higenamine and synephrine in popular brands. AK launched *Pure Hydrate*, a certified baobab-moringa electrolyte drink. Recovery must be clean—or it’s compromise, said Dr. Lucy Waweru. Over 250 athletes attended workshops. World Athletics added Kenya’s findings to its global alert.

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