It concerned an out-of-competition control on 14 June in Germany. The detected product is a diuretic medicine. We await the results of further investigation. Michel has been suspended by the team until further notice.
Dutch Doping Authorities provide more explanation on the Hessmann case: "It (diuretics) may mask and reduce the excretion of (doping) substances"
CyclingThursday, 17 August 2023 at 13:12
Michel Hessmann was provisionally suspended on Wednesday due to a positive doping test on a diuretic. It is not known exactly which substance was found in the 22-year-old German, but the discovery is in any case reason to set off the doping alarm. A diuretic can mask doping use.
Urinary drugs, in a fancy word also called duretics, are prohibited in sports. "Diuretics, also known as diuretics, cause more urine production and a faster excretion of (doping) substances," the Dutch Doping Authority writes on its website. "Masks and reduces the excretion of (doping) substances. In addition, substances that increase the plasma volume of the blood belong to this category."
"Diuretics are drugs that stimulate the kidneys to make more urine. Not only is the production of urine accelerated, but the amount of urine is also increased. Diuretics are prescribed to treat high blood pressure and to reduce fluid retention in the body," said the Doping Authority: "Diuretics cause lower concentrations of doping substances in the urine. They can ensure that doping substances are removed from the body earlier."
Hessmann tested positive on June 14 in an out-of-competition check. These tests are taken at a place that athletes indicate themselves. They must pass on so-called whereabouts, in which time slot they are at which location, so that the doping inspectors can come and see them.
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