Bodybuilding and ‍Heart Health: A Warning ‍from a Cardiovascular Consultant

Renowned ⁢cardiovascular consultant ⁢Dr. Jamal Shaban has ⁤issued a crucial warning following the sudden death‍ of Belarusian bodybuilder⁣ Ilya Golem Efimchuk,⁢ also known as “The Beast.”

Ilya Golem, a 36-year-old bodybuilder from Belarus, passed away due to​ a heart attack,⁣ as reported by ⁢international media. ​Dr. Shaban took to his personal Facebook account⁤ to share his thoughts on the matter.

“The⁣ death of Golem from Belarus,⁢ considered the world’s greatest bodybuilder and nicknamed The Beast, was caused by a ⁤heart​ attack resulting from steroid and hormone use,” Dr.‌ Shaban ‌wrote.

He emphasized, “We have repeatedly warned of the dangers ⁤of steroids and hormones ⁣to the heart, kidneys, liver, and blood vessels.”

Ilya Golem was widely ‌regarded⁣ as the world’s strongest bodybuilder, boasting an impressive physical condition. He weighed 165 kilograms and followed a diet consisting of seven meals ‍a day, consuming approximately 16,500 calories.

Although Golem did not participate in professional bodybuilding competitions, he shared his training regimen on social media, amassing over 300,000 followers across all platforms.

Unfortunately, Golem’s case⁤ is not an isolated incident. Last‌ August, ‍Brazilian professional bodybuilder Antonio Liso Bras de ⁣Souza passed away at the age ‍of ⁤26 due to a heart‌ attack during the 2024 Navega Open‌ tournament.