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The relationship between hemoglobin and : A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Kevin L Webb1,2, Ellen K Gorman1, Olaf H Morkeberg1
1Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America.
Plos One
|October 12, 2023
Summary
Maximal oxygen uptake (absolute ) is positively associated with hemoglobin levels. This relationship holds true in both observational and interventional studies, indicating hemoglobin
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Hematology
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Hemoglobin is crucial for oxygen transport.
- The relationship between hemoglobin and maximal oxygen uptake (max) is complex and debated.
- Existing literature shows considerable variability regarding this association.
Conclusions:
- Maximal oxygen uptake (max) is closely associated with hemoglobin levels across study types.
- Findings suggest no apparent sex-based differences, though data on females were limited.
- Further research is needed to explore sex-specific responses in detail.
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