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"Once your kidneys are damaged, it is a downward spiral..."

November 29, 2023
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Dave Crosland bodybuilding coach on idney health

PED and blood analysis expert Dave Crosland on why kidney health is often overlooked in bodybuilding and the risks that come with it

KIDNEY health in bodybuilding is often ignored, despite the combination of high-protein diets, dehydration and extreme practices placing significant stress on the body. While many assume these approaches are harmless, the reality is more complex – and in some cases, dangerous.

What this video covers

  • Kidney health in bodybuilding
  • High protein diets and risk
  • Dehydration and contest prep
  • Long-term damage vs short-term practices

Eval blood testing

  • DAVE CROSLAND is also available for coaching. Anyone interested can contact Dave at dave@croslands.org.uk or via instagram or facebook

  • DAVE CROSLAND is considered the UK’s No1 authority on bodybuilding health and performance-enhancing drugs. He is the director of Croslands Harm Reduction Services and Under Construction Films. He is a personal trainer and bodybuilding coach and the founder of e-Val, a company offering private bloodwork analysis.

This article forms part of FrontDouble’s health and education coverage, focusing on real-world hormone management in bodybuilding. Visit our Health and Education Hub HERE

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