2024-07-17 20:05:00
The news was reported on Wednesday July 17 on France Inter: nutritional supplements used by athletes, which promise to gain muscle mass while at the same time reducing fat mass, are at the heart of the debate that related to harmful effects on health.
The National Health Security Agency (ANSES) reports 160 new cases of adverse effects reported after the first alert carried out in 2016. Among the reported effects, we encounter both abdominal pains and heart and blood problems, in some cases leading to death. Although they are sold without a prescription, these products are far from safe to use. According to the organization, 20% of side effects have been shown to be very serious since 2016. Since the same year, there have been two deaths and four people with a dangerous prognosis.
Although mentioned as enriched with proteins, amino acids and plant extracts, some unknowns seem to persist. Items that are prohibited are sometimes included without mention. Among others, anabolic steroids, i.e. doping substances.
The deputy director of risk assessment at ANSES, Irène Margaritis, warned that “these are things that are not found on the label. We don’t know that they are in food supplements, but they are there, and they have unwanted effects. », as recorded by Franceinfo. In addition, it highlights the need to separate ourselves from the “unfounded belief” that “common food” prevents the achievement of certain performance goals. The widespread belief that manufacturers in the sector used to observe a constant increase in their sales. Actually, the site specializes in market research Businesscoot states that between 40% and 45% of athletes consume nutritional supplements. The estimated annual growth rate until 2024 is 6%.
Because it makes sense, the best thing to do according to ANSES before choosing these supplements would be to seek the advice of a health professional to ensure the viability of the product.
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