Former Olympia Runners-Up Discloses Why Most Bodybuilders Cannot Donate Blood: “I’m Not Sure”

Health often emerges as a big concern in the bodybuilding world, as many athletes take supplements to get a giant physique while competing. However, they do not solely depend on PEDs for muscle enhancement. Alongside this, they also go through a heavy diet to maintain a specific weight. The bodybuilder who once went to jail for selling anabolic steroids shared important advice on how to stay fit, even after retirement.

IFBB Pro Victor Martinez recently appeared in the Generation Iron podcast video along with Ehsan Farahi, Edwin Mejia Jr., and Vlad Yudin. They have talked about a variety of topics.

Victor Martinez on blood donation if you’re on PEDs

Martinez shared his opinion on blood donation while engaging in the use of steroids, and its consequences afterward. He talked about the fact that taking steroids can make your blood thicker, however, taking baby aspirin can help one’s blood from getting too thick.

This helps avoid a problem that can still happen because you’re using steroids. “But as far as donating, I’m not sure if you’re actually donating because you can’t donate when you’re on juice,” said Martinez. The Russian filmmaker, Vlad Yudin, curiously asked him, “Why did you want to donate the blood so bad?”

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In response to this question, the 2007 Arnold Classic winner talked about “blood dumping”. Martinez elaborated on the benefits of blood dumping and added that donation will help in good heart health and drive recover for many other aspects of the body

Martinez also made a point and emphasized safety, giving some advice to those who wanted to donate blood.

Don’t bleed yourself out: Martinez

Talking to bodybuilders who were certain about donating blood, Martinez advised, “A lot of you guys out there that have been juicing for years you should do it you know, donate, but just don’t bleed out yourself in the bathroom or anything like that.”

According to Columbia University Irving Medical Center, donating blood can have health benefits. It can lower high hemoglobin levels, which reduces the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes, especially in men. People with a condition called hereditary hemochromatosis, where they make too much blood, can donate their blood to help others.

What do you think about Victor Martinez and his thoughts on donating blood? Let us know in the comments below.

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