Clinical Protocol

7-Day MCH Normalization Plan

Dietary plan for Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin. Tracks closely with MCV; addresses color/oxygen capacity of cells.

Protocol Objectives
Low MCH

Cells are pale (Hypochromic). Usually Iron deficiency. Eat red meat, cast iron cooking, Vitamin C.

High MCH

Cells are dense (Hyperchromic). Usually B12/Folate deficiency. Eat liver, clams, greens.

Protein

Globin synthesis needs protein. Ensure adequate intake.

Copper

Required to move iron. Eat chocolate/cashews.

Day 1 Iron (Low)
Breakfast
Steak
Iron.
Lunch
Chili
Iron.
Dinner
Beef
Iron.
Day 2 B12 (High)
Breakfast
Sardines
B12.
Lunch
Clams
B12.
Dinner
Salmon
B12.
Day 3 Copper
Breakfast
Cashews
Copper.
Lunch
Liver
Cu/Fe.
Dinner
Chocolate
Cu.
Day 4 Folate (High)
Breakfast
Spinach
B9.
Lunch
Lentils
B9.
Dinner
Asparagus
B9.
Day 5 B6
Breakfast
Turkey
B6.
Lunch
Potato
B6.
Dinner
Banana
B6.
Day 6 Vit C
Breakfast
Oranges
Absorption.
Lunch
Peppers
C.
Dinner
Broccoli
C.
Day 7 Maintenance
Breakfast
Eggs
Base.
Lunch
Salad
Greens.
Dinner
Fish
Protein.

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Protocol Guidelines & Science
Thyroid

Hypothyroidism can cause high MCH. Check TSH.

Scientific References:
1. Sarzynski, E., et al. (2011). 'Anemia of chronic disease.' Comprehensive Therapy.