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NFL Players Allowed Smelling Salts, Must Bring Their Own

8/8/2025

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Players in the NFL can continue using smelling salts during games, but they must bring their own. A recent memo banned teams from supplying ammonia inhalants, citing safety risks, particularly the danger of masking concussion symptoms. The FDA has also raised concerns, stating these substances lack proven safety and effectiveness for boosting alertness.

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Players in the NFL can continue using smelling salts during games, but they must bring their own. A recent memo banned teams from supplying ammonia inhalants, citing safety risks, particularly the danger of masking concussion symptoms. The FDA has also raised concerns, stating these substances lack proven safety and effectiveness for boosting alertness.