Valdir Segato, Brazilian bodybuilder, died on his 55th birthday. He was known for frequently using synthol injections to bulk up. The TikTok sensation was pronounced dead on July 26 in Ribeiro Preto, southeastern Brazil, according to Brazilian website Universo Online (UOL). According to UOL, Segato reported falling ill at home and was transferred by the Brazilian Mobile Emergency Service (SAMU) to the neighboring UPA Nelson Mandela Medical Facility – UPA Norte. Since no report has specified the cause of Valdir Segato’s death, it is not known whether his excessive use of synthol injections into his muscles caused any consequences. According to UOL News, the report may not be confirmed since Segata’s body was previously buried at Bom Pastor Cemetery. Since he was buried the day after his death, an autopsy was most likely not performed.
Valdir Segato worked in construction
Brazilian native Valdir Segato was also known on social media as “Valdir Synthol” due to his constant use of Synthol oil to achieve an abnormally bulky appearance. Segato was from Sao Paulo and reportedly worked as a construction worker in Ribeiro Preto. Segato came to prominence when he was featured by DailyMail UK in late October 2016. The bodybuilding enthusiast mentioned in his interview:
“I like being called Hulk, Schwarzenegger and He-Man. My biceps have doubled in size, but I still want to be bigger.”
At the time, he had 23-inch biceps and intended to grow four inches with Synthol oil injections. Valdir Segato has previously said that he was influenced by Arnold Schwarzenegger and the comic book character The Incredible Hulk. Segato told DailyMail UK about his past and how he got involved with Synthol injections. He admitted that he was a drug addict in the past. Segato stated:
“I started doing drugs and started losing weight because you don’t eat… You live a guilty life.”
Valdir Segato hit the gym during his recovery from addiction, but was disappointed with the muscles he developed during his training program. He then started injecting Synthol oil into his biceps, sternum and butt to get that extremely bulky look. Despite the fact that synthol injections carried a significant risk of stroke, infection, and amputation, Segato persisted with them until his death. However, it should be emphasized that the bulky appearance caused by Synthol injections did not actually promote muscle development and was therefore simply superficial. According to the Daily Mail UK, in 2016, doctors advised him against using synthol oil and warned him of the dangers, which include “amputation, or at the very least nerve damage and muscle deformation,” if he persists with the treatment. On the other hand, Valdir Segato decided to continue with dangerous injections.
What exactly is Synthol oil and what dangers does it pose to bodybuilders like Valdir Segata?
According to the health information website Healthline,
“Synthol is composed of 85% medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, 7.5% lidocaine and 7.5% alcohol.”
The components of this oil are often used by bodybuilders to achieve a bulky appearance. Lidocaine, for example, is an anesthetic that relieves the discomfort associated with synthol injections into muscles. Meanwhile, alcohol appears to help disinfect the area and prevent infections. However, they can still occur since drinking alcohol is not a foolproof strategy for keeping the disease at bay. Meanwhile, MCT begins to grow after being injected deep into the muscles, resulting in a bulky appearance. Synthol injections can cause serious illnesses that have a long-lasting effect on the body. It has the potential to disfigure muscles. It can also develop muscle fibrosis, which can lead to amputation.
Last year, in response to a YouTube video by Valdir Segata, online celebrity and family medicine expert Dr. Mikhail Varshavski, aka Dr. Mike, said:
“You have no idea how dangerous this is for your health. Vasculitis, muscle rupture, infection, and also looks silly. I’m not sure if you’re noticing this.”
Segato had over 1.7 million TikTok followers at the time of his death.
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