Steroids in Supplements Exposed | Dubai News

Adnan Al-Gharbi’s gripping two-part investigation won the Arab Media Award for exposing a dangerous underground trade in steroids and fake sports supplements targeting young athletes. His reporting uncovered how gyms and online platforms are peddling unregulated, often contaminated products disguised as fitness aids, with alarming health consequences—including surgeries—stemming from unknowingly ingested banned substances. With nearly 90% of online supplements mislabeled and over 10% containing hidden steroids, the series warns of a booming $130 billion market fueled by deceptive marketing that exploits youth desires for rapid transformation, calling for urgent regulatory action to shield athletes from preventable harm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.emirates247.com/uae/al-bayan-wins-arab-media-award-for-investigative-report-on-steroids-and-unsafe-sports-supplements/5656 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/642756f4613d1da9 Report issues to [email protected].