Table 3.
Resting blood-based parameters of the n = 82 participants
| Parameters | 2.5–3 h | 3–3.5 h | 3.5–4 h | 4–4.5 h | >4.5 h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin, g×dL−1 | 14.0 ± 1.1 | 13.9 ± 1.3 | 13.9 ± 0.9 | 14.6 ± 1.4 | 13.7 ± 1.7 |
| Hematocrit, % | 42.1 ± 3.1 | 41.7 ± 3.9 | 41.9 ± 2.8 | 43.9 ± 4.3 | 41.3 ± 5.4 |
| Glucose, mM | 5.1 ± 0.8 | 5.1 ± 0.7 | 5.2 ± 0.9 | 4.6 ± 0.5 | 4.9 ± 0.4 |
| Lactate, mM | 0.9 ± 0.4 | 1.0 ± 0.3 | 1.0 ± 0.3 | 1.1 ± 0.3 | 1.1 ± 0.5 |
| pH | 7.45 ± 0.02 | 7.45 ± 0.01 | 7.45 ± 0.02 | 7.44 ± 0.02 | 7.45 ± 0.01 |
| HCO3−, mM | 26.2 ± 1.5 | 26.8 ± 1.6 | 26.4 ± 1.5 | 27.4 ± 1.9 | 25.9 ± 1.7 |
Note: Data presented as mean ± standard deviation.
Abbreviation: HCO3−, bicarbonate