shayboy

From what I understand, they can form if you have a high clotting factor. This is caused by having a high hematocrit- which is, simply put, a high red blood cell count. When you have a high RBC count, the platelets become sticky, and your blood can move through your veins with the consistency of sludge. This is further aggravated by a condition called polycythemia vera, which is a cause of a high RBC build up and one can be genetically predisposed to polycythemia. It is important to stay hydrated and to have a diet which will help keep your clotting factors at bay. To get enough cardiovascular exercise is key. You must keep your heart pumping and your blood flowing.

OP, how do you keep your clotting to a minimum and what methods have you found to be best suited to keeping a low hematocrit? For me, it has been grapefruit juice and long duration steady state cardio, which has proven to be a dramatic change in RBC. I have also heard of citrus bergamot to help reduce arterial plaque.