BY: Olivia Nolan

Jenna Larlee

Shawanna Arrell

Is a form of protein that occurs naturally in

the human body.This Protein is to stimulate

bone marrow to make red blood cells. Which then increases Hemoglobin levels to rise. Hemoglobin allows oxygen to travel through out the body.

Picture of Erythropoietin

Erythropoietin is use to aid in treatment of Anemia.

It also is a alternative to getting a blood transfusion.

Erythropoietin causes an increase in hemoglobin which allows more oxygen to reach the muscles, it has been proven that increased oxygen supply allows the ability to increase your exercise performance. Therefore giving the needed boost to becoming the “great athlete”.

Typically, blood doping involves removing 2 to 4 units (900-1800ml) of blood from an individual. The RBCs are spun and separated from plasma, then stored in glycerol. After a 2-3 month time delay, which allows for restoration of RBC in the athlete, and about 3-5 days before competition, the RBC are "washed" and rein fused.

The dosage of Erythropoietin if taken by IV in its artificial state, is usually 20-40IU/kg 3 times a week. The artificial state or man made Erythropoietin come in two types: Epoetin and Darbepoetin.

Flu like symptoms which usually happens at the beginning of treatment.

SeizuresIncreased clotting. Mild heart failure.Increased blood

pressure, which can cause constriction of the blood vessels. This can lead to more serious health complications even including death.

It is believed that EPO was the cause of death for 19 Dutch and Belgian cyclists between the years of 1987 and 1990.

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