Warning over pre-workout supplement use among young people

• A new study warns that pre-workout gym supplements may be linked to severely reduced sleep in teenagers and young adults.
• Researchers from the University of Toronto found that a single serving of these supplements can contain several times more caffeine than a standard cup of coffee.
• The study, involving nearly 900 participants, revealed that pre-workout users were more than twice as likely to sleep five hours or less per night, significantly below the recommended eight hours.
• Dr Kyle T Ganson highlighted that the high caffeine content, ranging from 90 to over 350mg per serving, is a primary concern for healthy development and mental well-being.
• Experts recommend that paediatricians and family doctors routinely inquire about supplement use and advise avoiding these products 12 to 14 hours before bedtime to mitigate risks.

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Gym supplements may be causing dangerous sleep loss among young adults