TABLE 1.
Complete blood count.
| Parameter | SL Veh | SL 5‐HMF | HA Veh | HA 5‐HMF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBC (103/μL) | 6.0 ± 1.0 | 5.6 ± 1.0 | 8.2 ± 1.2* | 7.7 ± 2.7* |
| RBC (106/μL) | 9.0 ± 0.4 | 8.7 ± 0.3 | 9.3 ± 1.8* | 9.9 ± 0.5* |
| Hb (g/dL) | 15.7 ± 0.7 | 15.1 ± 0.6 | 16.5 ± 3.0** | 17.5 ± 1.1** |
| HCT (%) | 45.8 ± 3.5 | 43.6 ± 1.3 | 50.1 ± 8.2*** | 52.6 ± 2.4*** |
| PLT (103/μL) | 803 ± 70 | 724 ± 135 | 1086 ± 84*** | 1070 ± 297*** |
| Neut (%) | 19.5 ± 3.8 | 18.6 ± 2.4 | 32.6 ± 3.5*** | 34.9 ± 5.8*** |
| Lymph (%) | 75.4 ± 3.7 | 75.6 ± 1.6 | 63.6 ± 3.2*** | 60.0 ± 6.8*** |
| Mono (%) | 3.4 ± 0.8 | 4.0 ± 1.6# | 2.8 ± 0.5 | 3.7 ± 0.8# |
Note: Blood was collected via cardiac puncture following muscle performance testing. Values are means ± SD. Main effect of high altitude (HA): *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p < 0.001. Main effect of 5‐HMF: # p < 0.05.