Michigan Lawmaker Wants to Ban Minors from Buying Weight Loss and Muscle Building Supplements

If you have ever walked through the supplement aisle, you know it is full of promises of six packs, quick fixes, and fat burners. And honestly, a lot of that stuff is nothing more than clever marketing in a shiny, colorful container. They know that if they make that label nice and bright, young people are going to want it.

Now, a Michigan lawmaker wants to keep that stuff out of the hands of minors. I mean, anyone can buy it, and since it is not regulated, no one really knows what is in most of this stuff.

Michigan Bill Would Require ID to Buy Supplements

According to Fox 2 Detroit, Representative Erin Byrnes from Dearborn just introduced the Weight Loss Product and Minor Act in Lansing. Her goal is to stop companies from marketing these products to kids and make sure anyone buying them is at least 18.

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She says many of these so-called supplements are unregulated, which means no one is really checking what is in them. Some have even been found to contain lead or other sketchy ingredients that could harm a young person’s health.

The bill would give Michigan’s Board of Pharmacy more control over what is sold and require stores to check IDs. Byrnes says it is still early, but there is already support from both sides of the aisle.

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Honestly, I think it is a great idea. Kids don't need supplements to lose weight; they need to get off their butts, exercise, and eat a balanced diet. Seriously, it really is that simple. Young people should be active and learn good habits early, rather than starting their lives by always seeking the quick fix. I am sorry, but that is a bad way to start life.

Supplements can be great tools, but in the wrong hands or at the wrong age, they can do more harm than good.