Vadim Nemkov reveals kidney issues caused cardio problems, eliminated supplements

Vadim Nemkov disclosed that he experienced kidney problems in 2022 that severely impacted his cardio, causing him to gas out after just one round in sparring and in his first fight against Corey Anderson. The issues stemmed from aggressive weight cuts and were not initially diagnosed correctly. After traveling to Thailand for training camp before the rematch, doctors identified the problem and prescribed a legal pharmaceutical solution that resolved his stamina issues. As a result, Nemkov completely eliminated all sports supplements including creatine, protein, and BCAAs from his regimen, keeping only basic vitamins like omega-3, fish oil, magnesium, and B vitamins. He reports feeling no worse without the supplements.