2007-02-01 04:40:47 · 2 answers · asked by Jennifer N 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
It conditions the body to perform at lower oxygen levels. Then when performing at sea level, the body will get a perceived oxygen boost similar to what is achieved by blood doping.
2007-02-01 04:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by gebobs 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When training at high altitude the air contains much less oxygen, to compensate for this the body eventually produces more hemoglobin which allows the bloodstream to carry more oxygen. When they arrive at a lower altitude their blood stream still contains more hemoglobin than other athletes so it can carry and utilize more oxygen to keep the cells working more efficiently. Eventually though the body will normalize the hemoglobin level for the new altitude.
2007-02-01 05:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by Brian K² 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋