hematocrit levels

Ok, we got a little closer and know Hct is 37.7, but your size and TYPE of cycling you do might also make a difference.

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Originally posted by aussie71
I dont think that there is a linear relationship but one nonetheless.
I would say that there would be an improvement only if the STIMULUS for increasing the Hct was a natural process. For instance, my boss has a Hct = 0.48 and mine is 0.44. He is a smoker and i am not. Do u think he would perform better than I?

Afterall if one raises their Hct by physical exercise then it would follow that the body has responded and adapted. Adaptation is what leads to sticking points in our progress. Consequently we must vary our training to see constant improvement. What if your body adapts by a different mechanism, ie improvement in heart stroke volume. Tissue O2 perfusion would improve and there would be no need for a haematological adaptation. If we adapt (thru training) haematologically then we are improving...yes?but in the absence of haem improvement the opposite is not neccessarily true!
And so i guess it is not whether the Hct rises so much as the simple fact that there is an improvement and adaptation. By any means!!! How one measures improvement is individual. Consider if my smokin boss gave up the cigs and started riding. His Hct would go down yet he would be fitter. Consider all variables before making a conclusion to your health and performance.
Lastly, I would say that the Hct is that 1% difference that those of the elite fraternity strive to improve to gain a marginal win..But a win is a win.

Yes, that makes a lot of sense. I'll concentrate on training and nutrition and see where it takes me. Too old for the podium, but boy it's fun to try.

Mike

Thanks again.

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Originally posted by Chemicalanarchy
You need oral iron and injectable b12 with folic acid, b6 and b1 if you can get it.

B12 works minimally or not at all via oral, so inject is the only option.

Re: B12 absorption is fine in the normal human but reduced in certain disease states and after particular types of surgery. Give the body some credit!
If you eat meat then your B12 levels should be fine. If they are low despite a diet with meat, you will need injections.
If you are a vegan and have low B12 levels due to your diet, then oral supplementation is very likely to work.

Bud, you have no clue as to what you are talking about whatsoever. B12 DOES NOT work orally at all. Sublingual, better, but oral tabs DO NOT work.

Even pharmacists and doctors are starting to admit this.

Quoted post said:

Originally posted by Chemicalanarchy
Bud, you have no clue as to what you are talking about whatsoever. B12 DOES NOT work orally at all. Sublingual, better, but oral tabs DO NOT work.

Even pharmacists and doctors are starting to admit this.

I agree with chemical and in addition your best source of B12 and folate are those leafy greens!!!!

hi guys!!need ur help..do u know the normal level of haemoglobin n hematocrit for 2 year old children??it's nice 4 u if u also tell me the normal level for various age..thanx!!~🙂

1 more question!!

wuts da difference of the level of hematocrit n haemoglobin of an athlete n non-athlete person..thnx once again..:p