White Blood Cell Count

Haematology marker

WBC

White Blood Cell Count

Category: Haematology
Unit: x10^9/L

Number of white blood cells. Important for immune function.

PED Notes

Not typically significantly affected by AAS. Intense training can temporarily elevate. Low values may indicate overtraining or immune suppression.

When low

Supplements (for low WBC):

  • Zinc -- 30mg/day
  • Vitamin C -- 1-2g/day (split doses)
  • Quercetin -- 500mg 2x/day
  • Probiotics -- 10-20 billion CFU/day, immune support through gut health

Lifestyle:

  • Adequate sleep (7-9h)
  • Address any underlying infection or overtraining

How to read the white cell differential rather than the total alone: The complete haematology panel for enhanced athletes.

Educational information, not medical advice. Nothing here is a prescription or a treatment plan, and it does not account for your history, medications or conditions. Use it to ask better questions: bring it to your doctor and decide together. Full disclaimer.

History Chart

Reading History

Frequently Asked Questions

Reference Ranges

Standard Range

4 - 11 x10^9/L

VitalMetrics Range

3.5 - 11 x10^9/L

Statistics