The NFL implemented a rule to ban players who inhale salts and ammonia because they can hide symptoms of brain shock
Santa Clara – the closed wing of the San Francisco 49ers, George Kittleinterrupted his partner Fred Warner's interview in NFL Network This Tuesday afternoon to give news that has bothered him with the League.
George Kittle broke into the set to express its complaint because the league informed the teams this Tuesday morning through a document that has The use of ammonia and aromatic salts prohibited before and during all NFL matches.
In the document, it indicates that, as of this season, the teams are prohibited “to provide or supply ammonia in any way.” This includes Amoniac capsules, inhalers, ammonia in glass and any type of “aromatic salts”. The prohibition applies to the entire party, including previous and part -time activities, as well as in changing rooms and in banking.
According to the document, the prohibition arises as a result of FDA warnings issued in 2024.
“In 2024, the FDA issued a warning to companies that produce ammonia inhalation (AI) commercially available, as well as consumers, on the purchase and use of ammonia inhalants, regarding the lack of evidence that supports the safety or effectiveness of the products marketed to improve mental acuity or increase energy,” says the document. “The FDA observed possible negative effects of the use of ammonia inhalers. IA can also mask certain neurological signs and symptoms, including some possible signals of brain shock.
“As a result, the NFL head, neck and column committee recommended prohibiting the use of AI for any purpose during the NFL matches.”
A few hours after receiving the document in San Francisco, George Kittle It was presented at the NFL Network set at the team's facilities while Warner talked about next season.
“Honestly, I just came here to express a complaint,” he said George Kittle. “Our team received today a document pointing out that aromatic salts and ammonia packages declared themselves illegal in the NFL and I have been distressed all day.”
George Kittle He continued to say that he uses aromatic salts regularly, taking them to recharge energy before each offensive series, and pointed out that “I already miss them.”
The ninth year's closed wing joked saying that the document was disturbing enough to think about ending his career.
“I considered the retirement,” he said George Kittle playfully. “We have to find a midpoint, guys. Someone helps me. Someone has a good idea. That's all he had to say. Get this out of the chest.”
