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Young men struggle with body image and steroid use

A growing trend of young men using steroids and peptides to achieve unrealistic body ideals is linked to increasing eating disorders, with experts warning of the dangers of online body modification.

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The essential points

  1. 01Steroids and peptides are being marketed online as a quick way to build muscle and burn fat.
  2. 02Experts warn that this trend is contributing to eating disorders, particularly among young men.
  3. 03Unrealistic body expectations on social media are fueling the use of performance-enhancing substances.
  4. 04The dangers of online body modification and the importance of promoting healthy body image are being highlighted.
The full brief

A growing trend of young men using steroids and peptides to achieve unrealistic body ideals is linked to increasing eating disorders, with experts warning of the dangers of online body modification.