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Popular Supplements Linked to Body Image Disorder in Young Adults

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / June 18, 2025

Protein powders and creatine are among the popular supplements used to help get buff, but they might signal a deeper issue for some young adults. A study published in the journal PLOS Mental Health linked the use of multiple muscle-building supplements to muscle dysmorphia, a body image disorder focused on obsessing over muscle size and…

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