Open AccessEffects of EPO on Blood Parameters and Running Performance in Kenyan Athletes
Author(s) -
Diresibachew W. Haile,
Jérôme Durussel,
Wondyefraw Mekonen,
Neford Ongaro,
Edwin Anjila,
Martin Mooses,
Evangelica Daskalaki,
Kerli Mooses,
John McClure,
Shaun Sutehall,
Yannis Pitsiladis
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
medicine and science in sports and exercise
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.703
H-Index - 224
eISSN - 1530-0315
pISSN - 0195-9131
DOI - 10.1249/mss.0000000000001777
Subject(s) - medicine , hematocrit , erythropoietin , hemoglobin , vo2 max , anemia , time trial , athletes , endurance training , zoology , physical therapy , blood pressure , biology , heart rate
Recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEpo) administration enhances oxygen carrying capacity and performance at sea level. It remains unknown whether similar effects would be observed in chronic altitude-adapted endurance runners. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of rHuEpo on hematological and performance parameters in chronic altitude-adapted endurance runners as compared to sea level athletes.