A new dangerous challenge, “dry scooping”, is meeting a great deal of success on the social network Tik Tok, which is particularly popular with young people.
“Dry scooping”, a challenge that consists of ingesting large tablespoons of protein powder before physical exertion, is increasingly popular on the Tik Tok social network. It is however very dangerous for health.
100 videos analyzed
To study the extent of this new craze among young people, scientists searched TikTok using the hashtag “preworkout”, and analyzed the content of 100 videos that appeared in the results. They then found that 70% of the images posted concerned men, and that many were minors. Only 8% of the videos broadcast complied with the instructions for ingesting protein powder, which normally requires prior dilution in water. In addition, 11% of consumers increased the doses of the preparation and some mixed it with energy drinks or alcohol.
Risk of heart attack
This misuse of protein in sachets is, however, associated with respiratory distress, cardiovascular problems and the risk of suffocation or death. Last June, a 20-year-old American woman suffered a heart attack after having risked it.
In conclusion, the director of the study invites doctors to become aware of the extent of the phenomenon among young people, in order to ensure earlier treatment of victims.
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