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Does vitamin B12 increase hemoglobin?

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Does vitamin B12 increase hemoglobin?

Yes, it does help in the production of red blood cells, so it does increase hemoglobin too.

Last updated on 24 Jul 2025

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What is the best way to increase red blood cells?

The RBC count can be improved with an increase in the intake of nutrients like Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E. Furthermore, exercising regularly and reducing the consumption of alcohol can increase the RBC count in the body

Last updated on 24 Jul 2025

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What foods lower your red blood cell count?

One can lower red blood cell count by taking less of iron rich diet. If iron levels get slightly lower, this can often be corrected by making appropriate dietary changes or taking supplements.

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What is the significance of an MCV in a blood test report?

MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume. An MCV blood test measures the average size of your red blood cells.

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How is anemia diagnosed and treated?

To diagnose anemia, your doctor will ask you about your medical and family history, do a physical exam, and order blood tests. Tests may include complete blood count (CBC). A CBC is used to count the number of blood cells in a sample of blood

Last updated on 24 Jul 2025

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What can a vegetarian eat to increase red blood cells?

One can take baked potatoes, spinach, nuts, beans, legumes and green leafy vegetables if they are vegetarians and cannot consume meat.

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