Concern ‘dangerous’ performance enhancers are being sold online

• SARMs are being actively marketed to young people via social media, with one-third of 16-25 year-olds reporting weekly exposure to advertisements
• UK Anti-Doping has raised safety concerns about these substances being sold online, labelling them as "dangerous" performance enhancers
• Clinicians should be alert to potential SARMs use in younger patients, particularly athletes and gym-goers, given widespread online availability and aggressive marketing tactics

UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.

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