A Canadian study, published Wednesday in the journal PLOS Mental Health, finds that young people who consume multiple muscle-building products are more likely to show symptoms of

Protein bars, shakes and pre-workout mixes are often used to maximize results at the gym. The supplements are also associated with muscle dysmorphia, a study shows.

Prepare to dial up the intensity in this Upper Body Realness workout. In it, you’ll increase the challenge of each exercise by layering in a second movement, like by adding crunches to close-grip chest presses. The one-two punch will keep your heart rate up and unlock major muscle growth. Keep your form tight and expect serious results.

In a 2022 study, 36% of young males reported using protein powders and shakes, while 10% said they used other muscle-building substances such as creatine and growth hormones. In addition, 2.2% of young adult males reported using steroids.

A new study is linking the use of six muscle-building supplements to symptoms of body dysmorphia in teens. The study author found that substances like whey protein powder, creatine products and other supplements were often taken by teens trying to gain muscle.