What are Red Blood Cells..!

There are three types of cells in the blood. These are red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.The largest number of cells in the blood are red blood cells.

The lifespan of red blood cells is 120 days. That is, after 120 days, the old red blood cells in the blood disappear and they are replaced by new red blood cells.

 

The color of our blood is red because of red blood cells. In fact, a protein called hemoglobin is found in red blood cells and this protein is responsible for giving red color to the Red Blood Cells and to the Blood also.

Red blood cells, also known as erythrocytes, have several important functions in the body:

• Transport oxygen: Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues through the circulatory system. This is possible because red blood cells contain hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein that binds to oxygen. Hemoglobin also gives red blood cells their red color.
• Remove waste: Red blood cells also transport waste products, like carbon dioxide, back to the lungs to be exhaled.
• Deform and stabilize: Red blood cells are flexible biconcave disks that can deform and stabilize as they move through the body's capillaries. This structure is essential for their proper function. 

Here are some ways to increase your red blood cell (RBC) count:

• Eat a balanced diet: The body needs iron, vitamin B12, folate, protein, vitamin C, vitamin A, and copper to make healthy red blood cells and hemoglobin. You can get these nutrients from foods like:
• Iron: Spinach, kale, bell peppers, raisins, and cashew nuts
• Vitamin C: Tomatoes, citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, and leafy green vegetables
• Vitamin E: Almonds, pine nuts, avocado, and bell pepper
• Copper: Shellfish, cherries, and fish
• Exercise: Regular exercise encourages the body to make more red blood cells
• Avoid harmful habits: Alcohol and smoking can negatively impact blood cell production and function.
• Manage stress: Chronic stress can also negatively affect blood cell counts. You can try relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing exercises to reduce stress.
• Take supplements: A healthcare provider can recommend supplements or medications for low iron, vitamin B12, or other nutrients.

The amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells determines whether a person has anemia. A decrease in the number of red blood cells in the blood causes a disease called anemia. Anemia does not mean that there is less blood in the body. This means that the number of red blood cells in the blood are reduced. In the condition of anemia, the patient feels extreme fatigue and weakness in the body. Anemia is diagnosed when a person's hemoglobin level is less than 13.5 g/dL. Anemia is diagnosed when a woman's hemoglobin level is less than 12 g/dL.

It has been seen that the number of red blood cells in the blood of the people of the hilly area is higher than that of the general people. The special thing about red blood cells is that they do not have a nucleus.

 

The air we breathe in the body contains oxygen. But the question is "How does oxygen get into the bloodstream?"

This is done by red blood cells in the blood. That is, when the air passes through the lungs into the blood, the red blood cells have the advantage that they combine the oxygen in the air with themselves and reaches all parts of the body where it is used to generate energy.

Increase of RBC count in the body is also a concern. A high red blood cell (RBC) count can have a number of effects, including:

• Blood thickening: When the body produces too many RBCs, blood can thicken and slow down, making it harder for blood to flow and increasing the risk of blood clots.
• Dehydration: A high RBC count can also be a sign of dehydration.
• Other symptoms: Other symptoms of a high RBC count include shortness of breath, weakness, increased heart rate, and headaches.
• Health conditions: A high RBC count can also indicate underlying health conditions, such as low oxygen, chronic hypoxia, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, chronic heart disease, sleep apnea, or pulmonary hypertension.
• Complications: Too many RBCs can also lead to complications like peptic ulcers and gout. 

It is commonly believed that red blood cells are make up the liver. But, In fact, red blood cells form in the bone marrow. Kidney patients often suggested to donate blood. Because there may be a shortage of red blood cells in such patients, but how? When there is a shortage of red blood cells in the blood, our kidneys release a hormone called erythropoietin into the blood. This hormone stimulates the bone marrow. That is, it affects the bone marrow in such a way that it makes more red blood cells. That is, you can say that erythropoietin is a hormone that controls the production of red blood cells.