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: 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.
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: 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.
Muscle-building supplements may put teens at risk, study says
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 products and other supplements were often taken by teens trying to gain muscle.
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