This Bodybuilder Dude Almost Lost His Arms Injecting Synthol

Bodybuilder Romario Dos Santos Alves was so obsessed with getting to Incredible Hulk-like size, he injected himself with synthol, which eventually led to his muscles turning into rock and possible amputation.

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The 25-year-old turned to a cocktail of oil, painkillers and alcohol to pump up his biceps - with astounding results. Now the former bodyguard terrifies children with his super-sized muscles and is facing a catalogue serious health issues. The married dad-of-one says his experience of using the synthetic filler synthol cost him his sanity and nearly his life and he was even scheduled to have one of his arms amputated.

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