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Ultra running accelerates red blood cell ageing via inflammation and oxidation, mirroring blood bank storage damage.

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HealthDay News — Ultra-endurance running accelerates red blood cell (RBC) aging through inflammatory and oxidative pathways, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in Blood Red Cells & Iron.