Overuse of muscle-building products associated with body image condition
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Muscle-building supplements may put teens at risk for a body image disorder, study finds
Protein bars, shakes and pre-workout mixes are often used to maximize results at the gym. The supplements are also associated with muscle dysmorphia, a study shows.
Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults
In a 2022 study, 36% of young males reported using protein powders and shakes, while 10% said they used other muscle-building substances such as creatine and growth hormones. In addition, 2.2% of young adult males reported using steroids.
Study says supplements are linked to body dysmorphia in teens
A new study links the use of muscle-building supplements to symptoms of body dysmorphia, or bigorexia, in teens.
Muscle-building supplements may put teens at risk, study says
The study also shows that people may be using supplements in place of anabolic steroids, which have been found to be harmful. However, the authors point out that not all supplements are safe. The study was published Wednesday in the journal PLOS Mental Health.
Health Beat: Teens and muscle-building supplements
A new study is warning about teens and muscle-building supplements. This comes as exercise recommendations are shifting. The study links six supplements, including whey protein powder and creatine, to body dysmorphia, which is a body-image disorder.
Study: Body-building supplements linked to body dysmorphia in teens
It’s maybe not surprising to parents that some of this stems from social media, especially when it comes to body comparison.
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