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Baseline characteristics of the subjects
| Parameter | Mean ± S.D. |
|---|---|
| Hematocrit (%) | 41.4 ± 1.61 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 13.3 ± 1.16 |
| Methemoglobin (μmol/l) | 13.9 ± 6.92 |
| Iron-nitrosyl hemoglobin (μmol/l) | 0.135 ± 0.053 |
| Plasma nitrite (μmol/l) | 0.113 ± 0.052 |
| Red blood cell nitrite (μmol/l) | 0.291 ± 0.133 |
| Plasma nitrate (μmol/l) | 17.7 ± 5.18 |
