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Hi doc . i have a low mcv of 82. normal hemoglobin hematocrit and normal rdw . i am vegan . how do i increase this if its a cause for concern ? thanks?

Q: hi doc . i have a low mcv of 82. normal hemoglobin hematocrit and normal rdw . i am vegan . how do i increase this if its a cause for concern ? thanks?

: This is of no concern. In fact, in a lot of labs, including the one I use, an MCV of 82 is considered normal. Despite being vegan, you should try to maintain an adequate amount of iron in your diet. But it sounds like you are doing a good job so far. Good luck.

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This is of no concern. In fact, in a lot of labs, including the one I use, an MCV of 82 is considered normal. Despite being vegan, you should try to maintain an adequate amount of iron in your diet. But it sounds like you are doing a good job so far. Good luck.

Answered 4/6/2023

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A member asked:

Hi doc . i have a low mcv of 82. normal hemoglobin hematocrit and normal rdw . i am vegan . how do i increase this if its a cause for concern ? thanks?

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