Olympic disciplines detonate vigorexia

• April 27, 2024

The vigorexia is a eating disorder which is characterized by the obsession to do exercise and have some muscles highly toned

This condition has a high prevalence in men, since it is they who want to increase their muscle mass at whatever price; However, women can also suffer from this disorder, as explained by the doctor Aracely Aizpuro in the following video:

The vigorexia It is related to the way of eating, since it restricts various foods such as fats, flours, fibers , etc., the consumption of proteins and consumption of food supplements such as anabolics.

The consumption of these substances is illegal within the sports legislation, they also develop physical and psychological problems in the body, even producing disability .

Such is the case of the Mexican medalist Soraya Jiménez , that for the consumption of anabolic his sport career was cut short.

Finally, it is important to mention that like the others eating disorders , the vigorexia it requires medical and psychological treatment, since in extreme degrees it puts the life of those who suffer it at risk.

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