Nikita Tkachuk, a Russian bodybuilder, succumbed to a heart attack at age 35 after years of injecting synthol, a site enhancement oil, to inflate his muscles. Known for his tragic story, Tkachuk received a fatal diagnosis of sarcoidosis, which, compounded by his use of synthol, resulted in kidney and lung failure. His widow highlighted the struggles he faced and his subsequent regret about his choices, emphasizing the severe health repercussions of such enhancements and his belief that physical appearance enhancement was not worth sacrificing his health.
"After winning 'Master of Sports' in Russia at 21, Tkachuk began injecting synthol to appear beefier, a practice known as 'fluffing'..."
"There were many trials over the years," said widow Tkachuk, who is also a bodybuilder. "[His] resources ran out."
"If your arm is 18 inches or 20 inches, what will it change in your life?...You're going to lose a lot of health. It's not worth it."
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