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Muscle-building supplements may put teens at risk for a body image disorder, study finds

A new study reveals that using dietary supplements for muscle building is connected to increased symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among adolescents and young adults, according to Dr. Kyle Ganson.
Symptoms, such as excessive gym time and food obsession, grew with the number of supplements used, said researchers from the PLOS Mental Health journal.
Dr. Gail Saltz highlighted that muscle dysmorphia can lead to significant social challenges and emotional distress among individuals.
Muscle-Building supplements may increase symptoms of muscle dysmorphia in adolescents and young adults, according to a study by Dr. Kyle Ganson.

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Overuse of muscle-building products associated with body image condition

Muscle-building supplements are increasingly popular with teen boys and young men.

16 hours ago·United States

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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.

2 days ago·Portland, United States

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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.

2 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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CRN issues statement on the misinterpretation of a recent study on muscle-building supplements

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) issues the following statement in response to new reporting of the recently published study, “Muscle-building supplement use is associated with muscle dysmorphia symptomatology among Canadian adolescents and young adults” in PLOS Mental Health:The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) believes in sound science and rigorous research when it comes to dietary supplements. But when studies a…

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