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Sarms: The Risky Shortcut Seduced by Influencers
16 Feb
Summary
- Teenagers are lured by influencers promoting Sarms as a safe steroid alternative.
- Sarms are illegal research chemicals with severe health risks like heart attacks.
- Social media platforms amplify the dangerous promotion of these banned substances.
Young people are increasingly exposed to Sarms, illegal research chemicals promoted on social media as a shortcut to bodybuilding success. Influencers on platforms like YouTube and TikTok tout these substances as a safer alternative to steroids, leading many, including a 17-year-old named Joseph, to experiment with them.
Joseph's experience highlights the severe consequences; at 18, his testosterone levels dropped drastically, mimicking those of an 80-year-old. This situation underscores the danger, as Sarms can lead to serious health issues like heart attacks, strokes, and liver failure.
Despite disclaimers for 'research purposes only,' companies openly sell Sarms, sometimes with minimal checks. Regulatory bodies and social media platforms are struggling to curb the pervasive online promotion and availability of these dangerous chemicals, leaving many youngsters uninformed about the true risks.
