Hematocrit

The share of your blood made up of red blood cells.

If it's high

Often reflects dehydration or high red cell production.

• Enough water through the day

If it's low

Usually moves together with haemoglobin and suggests anaemia.

• Iron-rich foods: spinach and other greens, lentils, rajma, chana, soya, eggs, fish or lean meat
• Vitamin C with meals (amla, guava, orange, lemon) to help absorb iron

A question for your doctor

Is this in line with my haemoglobin?

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