Vadim Nemkov overcame kidney issues that affected Corey Anderson fights

Vadim Nemkov revealed he suffered from kidney problems in 2022 that severely impacted his cardio, causing him to gas out after one round in sparring and in his first fight against Corey Anderson. The issue stemmed from difficult weight cuts that damaged his kidneys. After visiting a hospital in Thailand during a training camp, doctors identified the problem and prescribed a legal medication that resolved the issue. Nemkov has since eliminated all sports supplements including creatine, protein, and BCAAs from his diet to reduce kidney stress, though he continues taking vitamins like omega-3, fish oil, magnesium, and vitamin B. He reports not feeling worse without the supplements as long as his nutrition and sleep are optimized.