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Berard tested positive for nandrolone. Banned 2 years from international play
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I don't think this is a big deal. He was tested for 19-Norandrostenone, which is a compound produced naturally by the body.
It is thought by the IOC that the max quantity of this compound in someone not on performance-enhancing drugs is 2ng per mL. This is debated by scientists as it is possible that athletes under stress, may make more of it naturally, as well as store extra for when needed. Also, certain protein supplements carry the necessary compounds in abundance for your body to make 19-Norandrostenone, potentially causing significantly higher test results.
This questionable test makes up 30%-50% of all performance-enhancing drug reports, and needs to be revised further to be accurate.
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i gotta say, seeing Gainey & Carbonneau behind the habs bench makes me feel old!!
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All you Calgary folk, I just wanted to say....
GO SABRES!
Big game Saturday night...can't wait!
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Anyone see that thing about theo flury going after some fans from the box in some league in GB?