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A member asked:
Are there certain foods that increase red blood cell count?
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Yes: Foods that are high in iron and vitamin b12. These include red meats and dark green leafy vegetables (kale, collard greens, etc).
Answered 5/31/2018
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Basically no: Beyond eating sensibly, food choices usually have little impact on labs or particular illnesses or overall health, despite all the mumbo-jumbo talk. If you are anemic, the cause needs to be identified. If you're iron-deficient and it's not from monthly loss / pregnancy, another caused needs to be sought. Vegetarians may have difficulty with this unless they supplement, despite some false claims.
Answered 5/18/2018
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