Blood Doping

Blood doping is a method used by athletes to enhance their performance by increasing the number of red blood cells in their bloodstream. This can improve oxygen delivery to muscles, boosting endurance and stamina. Common techniques include transfusing one's own blood or using synthetic hormones like erythropoietin (EPO) to stimulate red blood cell production. While it can provide an advantage in sports, blood doping is considered illegal and unethical, as it poses serious health risks and undermines fair competition. Anti-doping organizations actively test for these practices to maintain integrity in sports.