Nemkov reveals kidney issues caused cardio problems in Corey Anderson loss

Vadim Nemkov disclosed that kidney problems in 2022 severely affected his performance, particularly in his first fight against Corey Anderson. He experienced extreme fatigue after just one round in sparring sessions and felt his "gas tank empty" in the second round of fights. After consulting with his doctor and undergoing testing, the issue was traced to kidney problems related to severe weight cuts. Nemkov traveled to Thailand for a training camp before the Anderson rematch, where he finally found a legal pharmaceutical solution that restored his health. As a result of these kidney issues, Nemkov completely eliminated sports supplements from his diet, including creatine, protein, and BCAAs, keeping only vitamins like omega-3, fish oil, magnesium, and vitamin B. He noted that he hasn't felt worse without supplements, emphasizing that proper nutrition, sleep, and vitamins are most important.