 Pippig contested the finding on the grounds that her testosterone levels were normal, and that the elevated ratio was due to a low level of epitestosterone from a long battle with chronic bowel disease and other factors.This claim was supported by a variety of independent medical experts, and a German arbitration court ultimately dismissed the case.In 2004, Pippig founded Take the Magic Step to provide health information and charitable support to individuals and to organizations that promote wellness and education.