Dangerous Fitness Fads: Unveiling the Perils of Steroid Misuse in India

The obsession with achieving rapid body transformations and muscular physiques among India's urban youth is leading to dangerous misuse of steroids and stimulant-heavy supplements, experts warn.

Dr. Rahul Chandola, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, highlights the risks posed by the fitness culture driven by social media, where unrealistic body-image goals and unregulated supplements can lead to severe heart complications.

The use of steroids and extreme pre-workout supplements is causing an uptick in heart-related problems among young individuals, exacerbated by the lack of proper cardiac screening before engaging in intense exercise routines.

(With inputs from agencies.)