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Persisting elevation of total hemoglobin mass after altitude training in elite swimmers: a potential role of prolonged erythrocyte survival.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchAmerican journal of physiology. Heart and circulatory physiology2025Read the source on PubMed

From the closing abstract passage

“The self-controlled design, where each athlete completed both an LHTH training camp and a sea-level training camp, enables a rigorous assessment of the altitude…”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 40824871
Publication types
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Indexed subjects
Erythrocytes · Hemoglobins · Altitude · Erythrocyte Aging · Swimming
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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