FDA Advises Against Using Body Building Products Containing Steroids or Steroid-like Substances

FDA Advises Against Using Body Building Products Containing Steroids
or Steroid-like Substances
July 28, 2009
Audience: Consumers and all healthcare professionals.

FDA notified both healthcare professionals and their patients about
new safety information concerning products marketed for body building
and increasing muscle mass, frequently marketed as alternatives to
anabolic steroids for increasing muscle mass and strength and sold
both online and in retail stores. These products are promoted to
athletes to improve sports performance and to aid in recovery from
training and sporting events.