I don't recall hearing about torn pecs in the 70s and early 80s.

I do think the use of anabolics nowadays without building a solid base from time spent natural training has something to do with the current frequency of pec tears.
The connective tissues just never get the chance to toughen up before being subjected to heavy loads.

Bill Kazmaier tore his pec in the 80s. I had never heard of anyone experiencing this before.

Conclusion (5:00): The video concludes that despite common fears, a vast body of research indicates that low-calorie and artificial sweeteners are safe for human consumption even at "unreasonable intakes" (5:11). Official health organizations consistently review the evidence and support their use, often considering them a net positive as they can help people adhere to diets and replace more harmful sugars (5:20).

Good to know.

Where is Merman?  He was an OG of this whole damn thing.

This COULD be their version of Merman. Or Spikor. Or Webstor...





Fisto is punching a SOldier

Conclusion (5:00): The video concludes that despite common fears, a vast body of research indicates that low-calorie and artificial sweeteners are safe for human consumption even at "unreasonable intakes" (5:11). Official health organizations consistently review the evidence and support their use, often considering them a net positive as they can help people adhere to diets and replace more harmful sugars (5:20).