Doping

^^ @T_V those are the arguments against a minimum Haematocrit level to guard against the use of EPO. Do those arguments exactly correlate to the use of these steriods or are you just blithely transposing opinions from one highly specialised subject to another?

This is only correct with regards to point 2. Point 1 and 3 stand irrespective.

On point 2, from what I have read I understand the concept of variable levels of response extends beyond EPO to many forms of doping. I am not a physiologist, but I find this plausible.

What is your view? Do you think that a 4:1 ratio is reasonable?