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Vigorexia

Vigorexia

Vigorexia,like anorexia or bulimia,is a psychiatric disorder resulting from body image distortion.People who suffer from vigorexia are obsessed with their physical appearance and engage in obsessive physical exercise in order to achieve increased muscle tone.They alter their eating habits,following diets that are rich in protein and carbohydrates and low in fat.

 

In addition,sufferers frequently abuse anabolising products and hormones in order to increase their musculature and physical performance,which leads to numerous physical disorders.