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[|Human|] We had our almost 16 year old daughters blood just done as she is a high performance track athlete training daily and we were worried about iron deficiency. Her results showed a slightly low MCHC count; 325 (reference range g/L).   Her hemoglobin count was 130 (g/L) and ferritin was 88 (ug/L).  How might the lower MCHC effect her performance in sport, she is a middle distance runner.  The doctor at the clinic suggested a B12 supplement.  How will this help?  Is a very low dose of ferrous gluconate (300mg) a good addition to her diet as well?
[|AI|]  Hi, Thank you for your query. Both the hemoglobin and ferritin levels of your daughter are absolutely normal, and you need not worry on that count. Low level of MCHC per se does not have any significance if the other parameters are normal. There is no harm in giving B12 supplement, but I would suggest that you supplement her with all the vitamins rather than only one. This shall not have any effect on her athletic performance. I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Wishing your daughter all the best. Rajiv K Khandelwalhttp://goo.gl/SuCjl