"noun Biochemistry .
the oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells that gives them their red color and serves to
convey oxygen to the tissues: occurs in reduced form (deoxyhemoglobin) in venous blood and in combination with oxygen (oxyhemoglobin) in arterial blood. Symbol: Hb"
convey oxygen to the tissues: occurs in reduced form (deoxyhemoglobin) in venous blood and in combination with oxygen (oxyhemoglobin) in arterial blood. Symbol: Hb"
I've
been so fed up with my absolutely dreadful cycle racing performances
since my 'comeback' in 2009. Found out in the autumn that I've got
deformed red blood cells - megaloblastic anaemia. The treatment
consists of mega doses of certain B vitamins (9 &12), the lack of
which causes the red blood cells to form incorrectly. Since having the
full compliment of correct sized / shaped RBC's, I've been able to train
and ride like a maniac! It's great - it's what the pro's must feel
like when they take EPO for the first time. Spend most of my time
churning a 46 x 14 on my MTB - I wouldn't have been physically strong
enough to do that 6 months ago. Here's hoping for a slightly more
successful season in 2012.
(Originally posted on Captain Cosmic 18/1/2012)
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