'Brazilian Hulk' TikTok star who gained 1.6million followers by injecting himself with life-threatening OIL to create 23-inch biceps, dies on his 55th birthday Six years ago Valdir Segato was warned injections meant he severe nerve damage and risked amputation But he has continued using the dangerous oil injections to boost his hulking muscle mass According to local media, he died after after being taken to hospital complaining about shortness of breath The synthol concoction often uses sesame oil, along with painkillers and alcohol, as a steroid alternative But it doesn't improve strength, and experts say it can cause lethal strokes, blocking of arteries and infections
Segato was known as 'Skinny Dog' in his youth (left) but today people compare him to the Hulk and Arnold Schwarzenegger
Valdir Segato - from Ribeirao Preto - had been using synthol injections for years despite risking strokes and infections to produce hulking biceps, pectorals and back muscles.
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