A recent study from the University of Toronto has revealed critical insights into the use of muscle-building supplements (such as whey protein and creatine) among adolescents and young adults in Canada.
Jun 4 2024University of Toronto A recent study from the University of Toronto has revealed critical insights into the use of muscle-building supplements among adolescents and young adults in Canada. The research, published today, provides a comprehensive analysis of the prevalence, influences, and associated risks of muscle-building supplement use, highlighting important implications for healthcare, public health , and policy-making professionals.
The boys and men in our study reported using an average of three muscle-building supplements in the past 12 months. This figure truly exemplifies the pervasiveness of boys and men attempting to adhere to the muscular body ideal." Nearly half of the participants cited social media influencers as the primary influence on their supplement use, while fitness communities and friends also played significant roles.
Only 9.8% of participants perceived their use of muscle-building supplements as problematic, with TGE individuals reporting a higher perception of problematic use compared to cisgender participants. "While we did not specifically assess whether use of muscle-building supplements caused the symptoms experienced by users, it is clear that their physical health symptoms that may be relevant for young people to be aware of prior to using muscle-building supplements, and healthcare professionals should be alerted to these concerning findings," says Ganson.
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