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Erythropoietin And Athletics.
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Word count: 1761 Erythropoietin And Athletics Jon C. Wagner University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy Omaha, NE 68198-6000 USA The ability of muscles to work is highly dependent on a supply of oxygen and therefore also dependent on red blood cells that carry the oxygen. In theory, increasing one's red blood cell mass would improve the oxygenation of exercising muscle resulting in increased endurance. Hematocrit, which is the percent of total blood volume comprised of red blood cells, is commonly used to measure red blood cell mass. Methods of Blood Doping Athletes use a number of methods in attempting to increase their hematocrit. Training at high altitude became very popular following the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, where athletes from high altitude countries dominated the long distance running events. In the former East Germany athletes trained in altitude chambers. Another common way for athletes to increase their hematocrit is by blood doping or blood boosting. Blood...
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