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Russian Bodybuilder Nikita Tkachuk Dies from Synthol Use

6/1/2025

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Russian bodybuilder Nikita Tkachuk, just 35, tragically passed away from a heart attack linked to years of using synthol, a perilous muscle-enhancing oil. Despite his efforts to quit, he battled sarcoidosis and organ failures. Tkachuk lamented his choices, deeming synthol his "biggest mistake," leaving his widow in profound shock over his sudden loss.

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Russian bodybuilder Nikita Tkachuk, just 35, tragically passed away from a heart attack linked to years of using synthol, a perilous muscle-enhancing oil. Despite his efforts to quit, he battled sarcoidosis and organ failures. Tkachuk lamented his choices, deeming synthol his "biggest mistake," leaving his widow in profound shock over his sudden loss.