Research
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Bodybuilders who consume dietary supplements report side effects such as skin rashes, increased liver enzymes, and hair loss.
Be vigilant about potential side effects from dietary supplements. If you experience skin rashes, increased liver enzymes, or hair loss, consider stopping the supplement and consulting a healthcare provider. Regular health check-ups can help detect these issues early.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
The most common side effects caused by the use of DS are, respectively, skin problems such as skin rashes (21.01%), increased liver enzymes (10.86%), hair loss (9.42%).
Why this rating
Self-reported side effects, potential for recall bias and confounding factors.
Source
Evaluation of nutritional knowledge and consequences of consuming dietary supplements among expert bodybuilders
Yasaman Bajool et al. · Research Square · 2023
DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3749776/v1
cross_sectional · n=160
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