Question

how to increase  hematocrit of 30%  evidence based intervention

Answer 1

Hematocrit can be increased by inceasing the RBC production:

5 nutrients that increase red blood cell counts

Iron

Consuming a diet rich in iron can increase body’s RBC production. E.g.:

• red meat, like beef
• organ meat, like kidney and liver
• dark, leafy and green veggies, like spinach and kale
• dry fruits, like prunes and raisins
• legumes
• egg yolks

Folic acid

Including vitamin B to your diet can be beneficial. Foods high in vitamin B-9 include:

• folic acid enriched breads and cereals; leafy vegetables, such as kale; beans, peas, nuts

Vitamin B-12

• red meat;dairy products; eggs; fish

Copper

Copper can help the RBC affinity to iron they need to bind and replicate. Foods rich in copper are:

• poultry; shellfish; nuts; liver; beans; cherries

Vitamin A

Vitamin A (retinol) supports RBC synthesis. Foods high in Retinol are:

• cabbage;kale; sweet potato,carrot, capsicum, watermelon etc.

8 supplements which are evident to cause increase in RBC counts

Vitamin/ Mineral	Daily recommended dose
IRON	18mg/day for women; 8mg/day for men
VITAMIN C	500mg/day
COPPER	Women-18 mg/day; men- 8 mg/day
VITAMIN A [RETINOL]	Women-700mg/day; Men-900mg/day
VITAMIN B12	age>14years- 2.4 mcg/day; pregnant-2.6mcg/day; lactating- 2.8mcg/day
FOLIC ACID	Avg. person- 100 to 250 mcg/day; regularly menstruating women- 400 mcg/day; pregnant- 600 mcg/day
VITAMIN B6	Women-1.5 mg/day; Men- 1.7mg/day
VITAMIN E	15mg/day

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