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Selective androgen receptor modulators sold on the internet pose serious health risks

May 29, 2018
  • Advising on this article:
  • Nicole M. Maisch

KEY POINT

JAMA published an analysis of 44 products marketed as selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs) sold on the internet. The majority of these products contained compounds not listed on the label or in differing amounts than listed on the label. More than one-half of the products contained one or more unapproved drugs.

SOURCES

Van Wagoner RM, et al. Chemical composition and labeling of substances marketed as selective androgen receptor modulators and sold via the Internet. JAMA. 2017;318(20):2004–10.

Auchus RJ, et al. The public health consequences of performance-enhancing substances: Who bears responsibility. JAMA. 2017;318(20):1983–4.

 

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