New California law will restrict sales of some muscle-building supplements to minors
Gavin Newsom has signed legislation banning the sale of some "muscle-building supplements" to Californians under 18 years of age.
Key points
- POISON CENTERS LINK GROWING BENADRYL ABUSE AMONG TEENS TO DANGEROUS SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS "In some cases, they might even be dangerous," wrote Wolf, who is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics' sports medicine committee, in an article published on HealthyChildren.org, the American Academy of Pediatrics' parenting website.
- POPULAR DRINKS LINKED TO HEART ATTACKS, CARDIAC ARREST IN YOUNG ADULTS, STUDY FINDS "Manufacturers of these products often prey on kids and teens with deceptive claims that lack any scientific evidence," said Jensen Jose, a regulatory counsel at CSPI, which co-sponsored the legislation.
- Sigrid Wolf, a pediatric sports medicine physician at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, recently addressed the use of creatine products among teenagers, stating that evidence of benefits is limited.
TAKING DAILY SUPPLEMENT MAY HELP PRESERVE MUSCLE AS YOU AGE — EVEN WITHOUT EXERCISE The law does not apply to people under 18 who have a prescription for an over-the-counter diet pill or dietary supplement for weight loss or muscle-building.
Additional details
- The American Herbal Products Association, based in Maryland, released a statement opposing the law.
- Restrictions depend on how the supplements are labeled, advertised and marketed to consumers.
- Sellers who do not adhere to the new law will face civil fines of up to $500 per violation.
- TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ The Center for Science in the Public Interest, based in Washington, D.C., shared public support of the new legislation.
- The law does not impose an outright ban on all creatine products.
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