Haemoglobin

Haematology marker

Haemoglobin

Category: Haematology
Unit: g/L

Oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells.

PED Notes

AAS stimulate erythropoiesis (red blood cell production), increasing haemoglobin. This is a significant cardiovascular risk as high haemoglobin increases blood viscosity, raising stroke and heart attack risk. Values >180 g/L are concerning and warrant immediate intervention. EQ (Boldenone) is particularly notorious for raising haemoglobin.

Lifestyle:

  • Donate blood regularly (every 12 weeks) if levels exceed 175 g/L
  • Increase hydration (3-4L/day)
  • Consider reducing testosterone dosage
  • Grapefruit/Naringin -- may mildly help
  • Monitor blood pressure alongside -- high viscosity raises BP

References:

  • Bachman, E., Travison, T. G., Basaria, S., et al. (2014). Testosterone induces erythrocytosis via increased erythropoietin and suppressed hepcidin. The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, 69(6), 725-735. DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glt154
  • Marchioli, R., Finazzi, G., Specchia, G., et al. (2013). Cardiovascular events and intensity of treatment in polycythemia vera. New England Journal of Medicine, 368(1), 22-33. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1208500
  • Robbins, R. C., Martin, F. G., & Roe, J. M. (1988). Ingestion of grapefruit lowers elevated hematocrits in human subjects. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, 58(4), 414-417. PubMed: 3243695

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Reference Ranges

Standard Range

130 - 170 g/L

VitalMetrics Range

130 - 180 g/L

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