A study of 122,000 people proved that VO₂max, which indicates cellular oxygen capacity, directly determines lifespan. Low values were found to be even more dangerous than smoking and diabetes in terms of risk of death.
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VO₂max, the maximum amount of oxygen the body can use during exercise, has been found to be directly related to lifespan. According to research analyzing data from 122,007 people, every 1 MET increase reduces the risk of death by 11 to 17 percent. Here are the details...
A study of 122,000 people proved that VO₂max, which indicates cellular oxygen capacity, directly determines lifespan. Low values were found to be even more dangerous than smoking and diabetes in terms of risk of death.