Gene Doping
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- Hey bro, why are you injecting yourself with EPO?
- Uhhhhh...I read an article explaining that it can help me increase endurance, which will help me have an advantage over other runners. Apparently, it helps increase red blood cells in my body, thereby increasing oxygenation for endurance.
- I read an article about this in my HL Sports Science class, and although it improves your athletic performance, it has health risks as well. By directly targeting the blood system, increased EPO can increased blood viscosity which can increase your chances to get blood clots and a lack of oxygenation in vital areas such as your organs. Additionally, It can also make laminar blood flow through the vessels difficult, which can lead to turbulence and energy loss. Overall, EPO will results in a severe and negative immune response suppressing the activation of the immune system.
- Oh, thank you for letting me know. I thought it only had performance benefits. I will definitely stop injecting EPO now!
- No problem, I was just looking out for you. If you want to learn more about gene doping, you should also take HL Sports Science! Maybe you can learn safer ways to enhance your athletic performance!
- Sounds like a plan!
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