The NFL announced in a memo issued Tuesday that they have banned ammonia inhalants, prohibiting teams from providing players with ammonia inhalers, capsules, "smelling salts" or ammonia in a cup. The prohibition applies throughout all NFL games and applies to all team personnel, including coaches, team physicians, athletic trainers, strength & conditioning coaches or other personnel.

In banning ammonia, the NFL cited a 2024 warning issued by the FDA concerning the lack of evidence to support the safety and efficacy of ammonia inhalers marketed for boosting mental alertness or boosting energy, noting potential negative side effects. For the league's purposes, it was also noted that ammonia inhalers had the potential to mask certain neurological signs and symptoms, namely some potenti

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