Sadly, Dallas McCarver passed away recently at the age of 25. Supposedly he choked while eating and died as a result. Months earlier at the most recent Arnold Classic Competition in Australia, Dallas collapsed onstage during group posing and had to be helped off the stage. He was said to have suffered an episode of bronchitis. Autopsy results have yet to be made public and speculation can be off target but a recurrence of a bronchial spasm could possible be a choking factor.
People choking to death on poorly swallowed food is not uncommon. That's why CPR and Emergency First Aid courses teach the Heimlich maneuver. Most of us have had the frightening experience of having food go down the wrong tube and having to cough it up. It can happen to anyone.
However, my suspicion towards professional bodybuilding being a risky lifestyle always lurks in the inner recesses of my brain.
- The modern pro bodybuilder attains size and muscularity that seems unattainable to the normal person.
- Professional bodybuilding is rife with the use of substances including anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, insulin (for non diabetics), diuretics, amphetamines, and even synthol oil for injecting into the arms.
- The severe dieting to reduce subcutaneous fat and get 'ripped' can take a toll on the body.
- Carrying around unnaturally massive amounts of muscle can also take a toll on the body.
- Trenbolone is a steroid that has been associated with causing bronchial spasms in some users.
Now it seems that there are significant health consequences including mortality within the pro bodybuilding demographic. Dallas McCarver may have just unfortunately died an accidental death. However the pro bodybuilding link to health issues and sudden fatality merits further investigation.
| Dallas McCarver - There was a reason that they called him 'Big Country'. Gone too soon. |
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