The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now warning about SARMS showing up in supplements. SARMS - selective androgen receptor modulators - are thought to have effects similar to anabolic steroids. The FDA reports that they have been linked to liver toxicity and might increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. Products containing these ingredients are often promoted for bodybuilding. Some of these products include Super DMZ 4.0, Ostarine MK2866, The Officer, and others. Advise patients to steer clear of these products and those that list MK-2866, ostarine, andarine, cardarine, or LGD-4033 on the label.
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