Why Do Bodybuilders Get BLOOD CLOTS? | Steroids and Blood Clots | Doctor's Analysis

In this video, we look at why it appears bodybuilders are more predisposed to forming Blood Clots, more specifically thrombosis and thromboembolism (pulmonary embolism). We look at the research in to whether or not steroids affect your clotting (coagulation) profile. We also use the tragic case of John Meadows to further expand on the risks of steroids.
Dr. Nicholas Downey:
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[@chicanoinparadise]

Great video. Not many out there. Enjoyed your perspective.

[@dlloydy5356]

Great subject to cover. Obviously I’m biased. Thanks Nick 👍 interesting An episode on blood clotting & TRT would be appreciated…. TRT Plus even better!

[@NicholasDowney]

Thanks Lloyd will do!

[@dlloydy5356]

@@NicholasDowney superb

[@jordixboy]

trt is very low risk

[@hadleys.4869]

Just wanted to say, that I have added the fibrinolytic enzyme called Lumbrokinase, which is 300x more potent than Nattokinase. It eats up excessive fibrin in the cardiovascular system, has been shown to reduce plaque size and quantity after one year of supplementation, reduces blood thickness, does not change clotting time, also much less likely to cause any type of hemorrhagic bleeding. The only reason I started taking this natural fibrinolytic enzyme was to help conteract the increased risk of of clotting and blood thickening effect of my TRT Testosterone Cypionate protocol. I also take 2g of Omega 3s daily in the form of fish oil. I also avoid aspirin and other NSAIDs to reduce risk of bleeding issues. Thank you for this video!

[@lynxeffect84]

Just started nattok,never heard of lumbrok, what was your hemoglobin before and after use ? How much daily?

[@emilja.4205]

@lynxeffect Definitely add Lumbrokinase supplement with Nattokinase. Nattokinase was proven to help divert calcium away from your heart valves which cause blockages. Just don't be careless and take too much at a time because you'll waste your money.

[@cursedfox4942]

I don’t know that many that die from clots but mountaindog had a genetic issue with clots his mom died from a blood clot as well she had the same genetic issue and he had a blood issue he had 3 blood clot caused heart attacks already so using his case isn’t that smart tbh

[@supremeteam1831]

Exactly! NO ONE knew diet/supplements/exercise better than Jon Meadows rip

[@jordixboy]

thanks at the end for clarifying that trt is different!

[@wread1982]

John Meadows had the von Willebrand factor (VWF) gene

[@francismanuel2551]

Loving the vids new sub

[@NicholasDowney]

Thanks man!

[@roberthuffman4599]

Supplement, nattokinase, and serrapeptase if you are on cycle

[@railgum]

So do I! 👍😊

[@travisroot5250]

It raises HCT that's the mechanism RBC goes through the roof TRT drove my HCT to 59%

[@GunsAndFishingU.S.A.]

@@travisroot5250 donate blood

[@siftingtrutheshit2380]

The problem is shutdown... When the body senses excess hormones shutdown occurs...problem is bodybuilders beleieve because they are adding androgens its ok but almost all hormones will run low and apparently its hormones like pregnenalone progesterone and dhea that are protective in bad stuff like clots forming along with high inflammation like crazy training and amounts of food(usually garbage)then blood pressure n time =bad news.... Heres a little theory too.. One of the treatments for prostate cancer is switching off hormones tru a once a week shot for 6 weeks of the BCG vaccine nutz i know but true...fact remains a vaccine can switch of hormonal health hence LARGE blood clots remaining....and if you think about the same is true if u add the hormones yourself...i.e bodybuilder...so again shutdown is the culprit.

[@MarkKislich]

Howdy Sir, wonder if you saw my comment on the previous video: prostate health for steroid users. Prevention and cure. That's, I'd say, highly significant

[@GunsAndFishingU.S.A.]

I am on trt and have vein thrombosis and varicose veins. Under doctor supervision, just had surgery and shrunk the superficial veins. I im and subq trt daily

[@travisroot5250]

This is risky business!

[@GunsAndFishingU.S.A.]

@@travisroot5250 i am all clear now had surgery and no clots trt is good 👍

[@user-kg9gq1us7v]

watch at 1.5x

[@KarlDowney]

28 year old bodybuilder here, got lump like veins forming in my legs. They stick out when I train. Just like what Nick Walker has but not to that extreme

[@wread1982]

Infrared sauna can repair your veins over time

[@jnolette1030]

I'm screwed

[@paulshortall6734]

Obviously the risk factors are specific to the individual but is there a PED “load” esp of test that might be dangerous