Prison services have prohibited the entry of muscle growth supplements, such as creatine, into prisons. The measure was implemented citing difficulties in distinguishing these products from other substances.
The prohibition comes in a context of growing concern over the control of substances within correctional facilities. Authorities believe that dietary supplements may pose a risk to the security of the facilities.
The decision directly affects inmates who consumed these products before incarceration or who received them through family visits. Prison services justify the measure as necessary to maintain order and prevent the smuggling of illicit substances disguised as supplements.
