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Changes in spleen volume and circulating Hb following dietary nitrate supplementation had not been previously examined.
Does dietary nitrate supplementation alter spleen volume and circulating hemoglobin?
Does dietary nitrate supplementation alter spleen volume and circulating hemoglobin?
Dietary nitrate supplementation reduces resting spleen volume and elevates circulating hemoglobin, suggesting a novel mechanism for its ergogenic effects.
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Suggests a novel physiological mechanism for the ergogenic effects of dietary nitrates; leaves open whether this.
This is the first study to examine changes of spleen volume and circulating Hb following dietary [Formula: see text] supplementation. After dietary [Formula: see text] ingestion, the spleen volume at rest was reduced and Hb was elevated. The spleen contains a dynamic red blood cell reservoir, which can be mobilized and facilitate oxygen transport during various types of physiological stress. This study has revealed an additional, previously unexplored mechanism possibly contributing to the ergogenic effects of dietary [Formula: see text].
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