The NFL is banning the use of “smelling salts” during the Games, saying that the products do not prove safe and can also indicate a consensus.
The League sent a memorandum to the teams on Tuesday, interpreting the decision to ban the side-game activities, sports and sideline or locker room during the halftime and the decision to ban the smelling salts and any other ammonia inhalant.
“In 2024, the FDA issued a warning to companies that produce commercially available ammonia inhalates (AIS), as well as consumers about the purchase and use of AIS, to improve mental alertness or boost energy about the lack of evidence supporting AIS, safety or efficacy of AIS, to improve mental alertness or boost energy.
“FDA noted potential negative effects from the use of AI. AIS has the ability to mask some neurological signs and symptoms, including some possible signs. As a result, NFL head, neck and spinal committee recommended restricting the use of AIS for any purpose while playing in NFL.”
San Francisco 49ers Tight End George Kite revealed the ban during an interview on Tuesday during an interview with the NFL network, saying that he was hopeful that the League would have confident and “would detect a middle ground.”
According to Memo, it will not happen, which clearly prevents any club personnel from providing or supplying products such as ammonia capsules, inhalers, ammonia in a cup, and in any form of “smelling salts”.
Smelling salt and other similar products with many players with many players has been a head.
