Supplements may put teens at risk of disorder

Body-building supplements and muscle dysmorphic disorder – another threat to our teens
Another threat to American teens has been identified: protein shakes, pre-workout concoctions and other supplements. These so-called muscle and body-building products are associated with muscle dysmorphia,
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.
Muscle-building supplements may put teens at risk, study says
(CNN) – A new study is linking the use of six muscle-building supplements to symptoms of body dysmorphia in teens. The study author found that substances like whey protein powder, creatine ...
Overuse of muscle-building products associated with body image condition
A Canadian study, published Wednesday in the journal PLOS Mental Health, finds that young people who consume multiple muscle-building products are more likely to show symptoms of
Study: Supplements may put teens at risk of disorder
The study is linking the use of six muscle-building supplements to symptoms of body dysmorphia in teens. Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that he would not seek reelection to the Senate after his current term.
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