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When oxygen level drops from normal, does that affect the number of ATP molecules that are produced, therefore reducing the energy level?

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When oxygen level drops from normal, does that affect the number of ATP molecules that are produced, therefore reducing the energy level?

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Yes, in general. So when you live or train at higher altitude (low oxygen levels) you make more mitochondria in your cells, so you can use what oxygen there is as efficiently as possible.