Considered one of the most violent sports on the planet, MMA has always had in vogue an extensive discussion about possible brain damage that head injuries can cause. For veterans, with years in the sport, the scenario can become even worse. And, perhaps because of that, an old Brazilian turned his eyes to this concern.
After more than 20 years competing in professional MMA and with 50 career fights, Wanderlei Silva revealed that he was in Canada in partnership with a local company and that he studied some of the symptoms caused by repetitive head impacts. According to the athlete, a vitamin supplement may be released to help prevent possible after-effects among fighters.
"I was in contact with a Canadian company that was about to launch a brain-protecting product, Brain Armor.It would be a supplement that contains all the essential vitamins for the brain and that should be taken by all athletes who have an impact on the head. I went there and studied the symptoms a little, a doctor was helping them. I got to take it a few times and I was wanting to bring it to Brazil. I went to a lecture where the doctor listed ten symptoms and I actually had some of them.But they are inherent symptoms to anyone, such as mood swings, memory failure, a little sleep difficulty ... Some things that are not so harmful, but they actually get in the way. But in this life we have to be prepared for everything, "he told a news conference with Ag. Fight, Before pointing out that despite practicing martial arts from a very young age, he does not feel any sequel that hinders his routine....
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