Nemkov reveals kidney issues behind 2022 Anderson loss, drops all supplements

Vadim Nemkov disclosed that kidney problems caused his cardio collapse in the first Corey Anderson fight in spring 2022, where he won round one but gassed completely in round two. The issue persisted through sparring sessions, where he would fade after one round despite handling other training fine. After traveling to Thailand for an August camp, he sought medical help and found an approved medication that resolved the problem. Nemkov has since eliminated all sports supplements including creatine, protein, and BCAAs to reduce kidney strain, relying only on vitamins like omega-3, fish oil, magnesium, and B vitamins. He says he feels no worse without the supplements as long as his diet and sleep are properly managed.