The relationship between hemoglobin and V ˙ ⁢ O 2 ⁢ m ⁢ a ⁢ x : A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

There is widespread agreement about the key role of hemoglobin for oxygen transport. Both observational and interventional studies have examined the relationship between hemoglobin levels and maximal oxygen uptake (V˙⁢O2⁢m⁢a⁢x) in humans. However, there exists considerable variability in the scientific literature regarding the potential relationship between hemoglobin and V˙⁢O2⁢m⁢a⁢x. Thus, we aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the diverse literature and examine the relationship between hemoglobin levels (hemoglobin concentration and mass) and V˙⁢O2⁢m⁢a⁢x (absolute and relative V˙⁢O2⁢m⁢a⁢x) among both observational and interventional studies.

Methods

A systematic search was performed on December 6th, 2021. The study procedures and reporting of findings fo

SUBMITTER: Webb KL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10569622 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature