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Gosiewski fighting hard to overcome disc infection
Manly's Jack Gosiewski has had plenty of injury woes - an infection after back surgery is just another.

Beat me too it! It's seems a high number for sureHe can certainly find an infection. So much for supremely fit athletes - a lot of them seem to have post op complications.
There are many studies that show athletes can damage their immune system through extreme training. Decrease in white blood cells, over draining carbohydrates etc.He can certainly find an infection. So much for supremely fit athletes - a lot of them seem to have post op complications.
Also peroxide is an immunosuppressantThere are many studies that show athletes can damage their immune system through extreme training. Decrease in white blood cells, over draining carbohydrates etc.
Here's one: Training for Endurance Sports and Your Immune System
Donny should be well aware of this.
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