Nemkov reveals kidney issues caused conditioning problems against Anderson

Vadim Nemkov disclosed that kidney problems in 2022 caused severe conditioning issues that affected his first fight against Corey Anderson and his sparring sessions. Nemkov would feel adequate in the first round but would completely run out of energy by the second round, describing it as if someone had "shut off the gas." After extensive medical consultations and testing, doctors identified the kidney issue while he was training in Thailand and found a legal, over-the-counter medication that resolved his problems. As a result of these health concerns related to weight cuts, Nemkov completely eliminated sports supplements (creatine, protein, BCAAs) from his regimen, now only taking vitamins including omega-3, fish oil, magnesium, and B vitamins. He noted that removing sports supplements hasn't negatively impacted his performance, emphasizing that proper nutrition, sleep, and vitamins are the most important factors.