Red Blood Cells

Red Blood Cells, Erythrocytes, are the largest population of blood cells, numbering from 4.5 million to 6 million per cubic millimeter of blood. 2.5 million new red blood cells are produced every second from the Stem Cells of the Bone Marrow and Spleen and sent into Blood circulation. 

Amino Acids

 Carnitine may stabilize the fluidity of the Cell Membranes of Red Blood Cells.  ^[1]

 Histidine may stimulate the production of Red Blood Cells. 

Carotenoids

 Chlorophyll may facilitate the growth of new Red Blood Cells and rejuvenates spent Red Blood Cells. 

Coenzymes - Electron Transport System

 Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotides (NAD) is involved in the formation of Red Blood Cells.

Enzymes

 Carbonic Anhydrase accelerates the reaction between Carbon Dioxide and Water to form Carbonic Acid in the Red Blood Cells.

Hormones

 Erythropoietin is produced in the Kidneys and controls the rate of Red Blood Cell formation - Erythropoietin stimulates the manufacture of Red Blood Cells from Stem Cells within the Bone Marrow.

 Human Growth Hormone (hGH) may increase the body’s production of Red Blood Cells. 

 Testosterone may facilitate the production of Red Blood Cells.  ^[2] 

Lipids

 Phospholipids comprise 45% of the Cell Membranes surrounding Red Blood Cells.

Minerals

 Cobalt concentrates in the Red Blood Cells.  ^[3]

 Copper is involved in the production of Red Blood Cells.  ^[4]

 Iron is essential for the formation of Red Blood Cells.  ^[5]

 The body’s Red Blood Cells contain an average of a total of 420 mg of Potassium and Potassium may be required for the optimal function of Red Blood Cells. 

Oxygen Therapies

 Hyperbaric Oxygen may increase the flexibility of Red Blood Cells.  

Peptides

 Glutathione may improve the structural integrity of Red Blood Cells and may help to prevent Free Radicals from damaging Red Blood Cells.  ^[6] 

Proteins

 Lactoferrin is involved in the transport of Iron to Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytes). 

 Proteins comprise 55% of the Cell Membranes surrounding Red Blood Cells.