<p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> A new study is making waves in the bodybuilding community that hints that IFBB professional bodybuilding carries a higher risk of death compared to amateur bodybuilders. Almost 20,000 bodybuilders were followed for an average of 8 years. Results: 1 in every 167 bodybuilders had died and of those 46 deaths were related to sudden cardiac arrest. Their hearts stopped working suddenly, without warning. Among Mr. Olympia competitors, it was 1 out of every 20. What's the cause and are these results to be believed? Here's what you need to know.</p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> Reference</p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40393525/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40393525/</a></p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> Read My Rhabdo Book</p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> Education is the best defense against getting rhabdomyolysis. I've been teaching about rhabdo for over 10 years. If you are in the US, you can order my book directly from me.</p> <p class="s3" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;"> · <a href= "https://joe-cannon.com/product/rhabdo-paperback-scary-side-effect-exercise-need-know/">Purchase My Rhabdo Book</a></p> <p class="s3" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;"> · <a href="https://amzn.to/42b8ada">Order on Amazon</a> (affiliate link)</p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> Consultations </p> <p style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"><a href= "https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/">https://supplementclarity.com/private-consultations/</a></p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> Connect With Me</p> <p class="s3" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;"> · <a href="https://joe-cannon.com/">Joe-Cannon.com</a></p> <p class="s3" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;"> · <a href="https://supplementclarity.com/">SupplementClarity.com</a></p> <p class="s3" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;"> · <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@JoeCannon1">YouTube</a></p> <p class="s3" style= "text-indent: -.25in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0in 0in 0in .5in;"> · <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@joecannonms">Tiktok</a></p> <p class="s3" style= "margin: 0in; text-indent: 3.0pt; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> About Me</p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"> For over 30 years, I've been sorting nutrition facts from fiction and helping people understand dietary supplements, using clinical research as my litmus test. I am unbiased. I analyze the research so you don't have to. </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"> I wrote the first book about exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style= "mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"> I have an MS in exercise science and a BS in biology & chemistry. </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> Disclaimer</p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> </p> <p class="s3" style="margin: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 10.8pt;"> Episodes are for information only. I'm NOT a medical doctor. NO medical advice is given or implied. ALWAYS consult your physician for the best health advice for you. I participate in the Amazon Associates program which means if you click on a link to amazon and make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you.</p>