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A recent commentary in the Journal of Adolescent Health sheds light on its widespread use, which is a result of societal pressures to build muscle.
University of Toronto and University of California, San Francisco academics advise healthcare providers to be proactive. Despite safety claims, some supplements can cause disability or death.
The authors recommend customised examinations to evaluate supplement use, dosages, and motives. They recommend harm reduction since many teenage users affected by social and sporting surroundings cannot abstain completely.
Healthcare practitioners should assess dietary adequacy, supplement reasons, and body image or eating disorder linkages. A full biopsychosocial assessment is recommended to measure physical, psychological, and social health.
The remark also links muscle-building supplements to anabolic steroid use, requiring healthcare providers to be vigilant.
The opinion concludes that this complicated situation requires evidence-based guidelines. It recommends continued education, monitoring, and support for teens and young adults taking these supplements.
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