Red Blood Cell

Blender’s Notes Red Blood Cell:

Steep Me Self-Help combinations are a fantastic way to get health benefits outside of the standard tea leaf. This combination of herbs was built to help our athletes – get your bodies to recover sooner, hold onto your Iron, increase fat burning, and reduce anxiety. This blend will help with increasing your red blood cells in sedentary individuals as well. RBCs are responsible for transporting oxygen to cells, tissues, and organs throughout the body. Therefore, iron deficiency tends to lead to lower levels of both red blood cells and hemoglobin. This results in blood carrying less oxygen to muscles and the brain, which can negatively impact performance. Red blood cells, known as erythrocytes, contain a protein called hemoglobin, this protein binds both oxygen and carbon dioxide for transport through the body. The number of red blood cells may be expressed in terms of concentration or as hematocrit, the ratio of blood cells to blood volume. Concentrations average 4.7 million red blood cells per milliliter of blood for women and 5.2 million for men. Hematocrit averages 41 for women and 45 for men. Anemia is the medical word for when your red blood cell count is low. It can also mean that your red blood cells are the wrong size (too small or too big), or they are otherwise not healthy and working as they should be. The signs and symptoms of low red blood cell count can be mild to severe. They may come on quickly or slowly over time, depending on how low your numbers are and your overall health. Common symptoms of low red blood cell count include Lack of energy ~ Sleepiness ~ Pale skin ~ Headaches ~ Dizziness ~ Irritability ~ Trouble concentrating ~ Tachycardia (rapid heart rate) ~ Hypotension (low blood pressure). Severe anemia can cause fainting, shortness of breath, heart failure, and organ damage. If it goes on without treatment (e.g., because they have an undiagnosed condition that affects the red blood cells) or a person loses a lot of blood very fast (e.g., because they were badly hurt in an accident), not having enough red blood cells can lead to organ failure and death.  There are many causes of a low red blood cell count. In most cases, the condition happens when your body is not making enough red blood cells or your red blood cells are getting used up or damaged. Common causes of low red blood cell count include Vitamin B12 deficiency ~ Iron deficiency ~ Chronic bleeding ~ Gastrointestinal problems that affect nutrient absorption ~ Chemotherapy (a medicine used to kill cancer cells) ~ Bone marrow disorders (e.g., aplastic anemia, a condition where your body stops producing enough red blood cells) ~ Cancer (e.g., bone marrow cancer) ~ Kidney disease ~ Severe malnutrition. Exercise encourages your body to make more red blood cells (erythropoiesis). Your body normally breaks down red blood cells every three to four months, but it is also constantly making new ones that replace the ones that are lost. Exercising may cause older red blood cells to break down and get recycled faster. However, the new red blood cells will be better able to carry oxygen than the older ones, so the natural process improves your health overall. Low red blood cells can be a sign of medical conditions that need treatment or lifestyle factors that need adjusting. You can raise your red blood cells back up to a fit and healthy level by making sure you are getting enough of the nutrients that your body needs for healthy red blood cell production, exercising regularly, taking a supplement if your provider recommends it, and avoiding excess alcohol. How to Increase Red Blood Cells: Foods, Lifestyle, and More (verywellhealth.com)

This blend we based it a flavorful Zhen Mei Green Tea. Green tea was chosen because it is rich in polyphenols that neutralize free radicals, helping protect red and white blood cells from oxidative damage. Green Tea helps maintain cell membrane integrity and it may reduce premature breakdown of RBCs. Catechins like EGCG lower inflammation markers in the body. Green Tea also lowers inflammation which helps immune cells (like lymphocytes) function more effectively. Chronic inflammation can impair blood cell production, so reducing it indirectly supports healthier blood cell turnover which is a primary health benefit of Green Tea. Green tea flavonoids help blood vessels relax and improve circulation which means more oxygen delivery to tissues, more efficient movement of immune cells and it can reduce stress on red blood cells. Green Tea can reduce how “sticky” platelets are, which supports healthier blood flow and reduces clot risk. This affects how blood cells behave in circulation. Green tea helps regulate blood sugar and insulin sensitivity. High blood sugar can damage red blood cells and impair immune cell function, so better glucose control indirectly protects blood cells. Green tea has been shown to help reduce muscle damage and oxidative stress after exercise. It can help increase metabolism and aid in weight management. While it has a mild diuretic effect, green tea still contributes to overall hydration. Regular consumption can improve heart health and circulation. Next, we added Green (Raw) Yerba Mate. Yerba mate is rich in polyphenols, caffeoyl derivatives, and saponins, which function as antioxidants. These compounds help neutralize free radicals that can damage red and white blood cells. With the protection, the body helps get healthier red blood cell membranes, better immune cell function and reduced cellular aging which is the strongest blood‑related benefits of yerba mate. Yerba mate contains saponins and other anti‑inflammatory compounds that reduce inflammation markers. Lower inflammation helps Immune cells (like lymphocytes) function more effectively and reduce chronic inflammatory stress on blood cells. Yerba mate has been shown to lower blood sugar and reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Better metabolic health indirectly supports blood cells by reducing glycation damage to red blood cells, improving circulation, and lowering oxidative stress in the bloodstream. Yerba mate contains compounds that may help reduce how “sticky” platelets are, supporting healthier blood flow. This affects how blood cells behave in circulation. The compounds in yerba mate help optimize the body’s use of carbohydrates for energy, which can improve endurance levels and reduce fatigue during physical activity. Furthermore, yerba mate’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties assist in muscle recovery and pain reduction post-exercise. This can be particularly beneficial for athletes who engage in intense physical activity, as their bodies produce more free radicals during exercise. The caffeine and other stimulants in yerba mate can help increase energy levels and improve endurance during workouts. Combining yerba mate, which is a natural energizer and allows the body to hold onto Iron (Ferritin) with a carbohydrate meal before exercise has been shown to improve performance and increase blood antioxidant status markers. We also added in Holy Basil. Holy basil contains compounds like eugenol and linolenic acid, which have anti‑inflammatory properties. Inflammation plays a significant role in how immune cells behave, so reducing inflammation can support healthier immune cell activity. Tulsi is rich in antioxidants that help protect cells—including blood cells—from oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can damage red and white blood cells, so antioxidant support may help maintain their integrity. Holy Basil can enhance immune response, including antiviral activity and improved immune signaling. This affects immune‑related blood cells, especially lymphocytes. Holy basil has been shown to lower fasting and post‑meal blood sugar levels in clinical trials. Stable blood sugar reduces metabolic stress on blood cells. Holy basil may reduce platelet aggregation and improve blood pressure. This affects how blood cells behave in circulation.

Next, we added Hyssop. Hyssop may promote better blood flow because of its anti‑rheumatic properties, which can help blood move more freely through vessels. Hyssop may also help lower inflammation, which is tied to heart disease and other blood‑related conditions. Hyssop also contains polyphenols and flavonoids that function as antioxidants, which help protect blood vessels from oxidative stress and may support immune function, which indirectly benefits overall blood health. Astragalus was included because it may increase white blood cell production. This rise in WBC can help the body fight infections. Polysaccharides and saponins in Astralagus Root stimulate lymphocytes and macrophages which are your major immune cells which form a powerful defense system in the body. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that drive adaptive immunity, the part of your immune system that learns, remembers, and targets specific threats. Macrophages are large immune cells that function as the first responders and the cleanup crew of the immune system. Astragalus polysaccharides can promoting stem‑cell and marrow immune responses and the flavonoids reduce oxidative stress that can damage blood cells. Next, we added Echinacea. Echinacea contain alkamides, polysaccharides, and caffeic acid derivatives that interact with immune cells and antioxidant systems. These compounds can stimulate macrophages, natural killer cells, and other leukocytes, and may alter cytokine signaling in ways that support short‑term immune responses. Echinacea provides antioxidant protection – the phenolic compounds reduce oxidative stress that can damage blood cells. Strawberry Leaf was  added because they are indeed beneficial for red blood cells   Strawberry leaf tea and extracts contain antioxidants and tannins that can protect blood cells from oxidative damage and help regulate inflammation  Polyphenols and flavonoids scavenge free radicals and help preserve red blood cell membrane integrity, lowering hemolysis risk.  Tannins can reduce mild capillary leakage and soothe mucosal inflammation, indirectly reducing inflammatory stress on circulating blood cells. Strawberry Leaf has digestive and circulatory support. Improved digestion and reduced gut inflammation can help nutrient absorption, indirectly supporting blood‑building when combined with a nutrient‑rich diet. Wild Yam was added because it contains copper and iron, which are essential for blood circulation and the production of red blood cells. Additionally, wild yams have manganese, which acts as a co-factor for antioxidant enzymes that help protect red blood cells from oxidative damage. Wild yam has anti‑inflammatory effects that could reduce inflammatory stress on circulating immune cells plus wild yam’s antioxidant activity may protect red and white blood cells from oxidative damage. Fenugreek can be beneficial for red blood cells due to its high iron content. Iron is essential to produce hemoglobin, which is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. By increasing your iron intake with fenugreek, you can help support the production of healthy red blood cells and improve oxygen delivery to your tissues. Fenugreek contains polyphenols that scavenge free radicals and may protect red and white blood cell membranes from oxidative damage. Fenugreek improves blood sugar control and can lower hemoglobin A1c, which reduces glycation and oxidative stress on RBCs over time. Fenugreek can modulate inflammation, which can preserve immune cell function and reduce chronic stress on circulating blood cells. Finally, we added Rhodiola. The herb has energy-enhancing potential that comes from its ability to increase red blood cell count. Red Blood cells are the carriers of oxygen and nutrients to muscles. With an increase in their number, more nutrients and oxygen get supplied, preventing muscle fatigue, and improving exercise performance. Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is an adaptogen traditionally used to improve stress tolerance, fatigue, and physical performance; its root contains active compounds such as rosavins and salidroside that have antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory effects. Rhodiola’s polyphenols scavenge free radicals and can protect red and white blood cell membranes from oxidative damage, lowering hemolysis risk and preserving cell function. Rhodiola reduces inflammatory signaling that can impair immune cell function and stress hematopoietic tissues. Rhodiola also shows improved resilience of immune cells under stress, which may translate to better white blood cell performance during acute stressors. By improving endurance and reducing fatigue, rhodiola may indirectly support oxygen delivery demands on RBCs during exertion, though it does not increase erythropoiesis.

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Features Red Blood Self Help:

• Leaves can be infused all day! (They will not get bitter)
• Lots of individual flavor based on the ingredients
• All Wildcrafted Herbs
• All Organic where Wildcrafted is not available
• Light Taste from Raspberries
• Light Red Colour Cup of Tea 
• Full of natural antioxidants and Low in Tannins
• Sample Size ~ 1 oz will make 8-10 ~ 16 oz teas
• Sealed Bag ~ 4 oz will make 32-40 ~ 16 oz teas
• Iced Tea ~ Always Double the amount of Tea for the same size cup!
• Per Serving ~ 1 tsp per 6 oz of H2O
• Recommend 3 tsp Per Day – resteep leaves 2-3 times
• Caffeine: Medium

Ingredients:  Steep Me Proprietary Organic and Wildcrafted Blend of Chun Mei Tea from Anhui in the Huangshan province in China and named Precious Eyebrow Tea for its unique shape, Green Yerba Mate is not a part of the standard Camellia Sinensis plant but from a holly plant called the Ilex Paraguariensis plant that is indigenous to South America with herbs of Holy Basil, Hyssop,  Astralagus Root, Echinacea, Strawberry Leaf, Wild Yam Root, Fenugreek Seed, and Rhodiola Root.

Alternatively, try our Feelin’ Good Phyto~Nutrition Tea OR Muscle Recovery Phyto~Nutrition Tea OR Muscle Recovery ~ Elasticity Micro~Nutrition Capsules OR Weight Loss Phyto~Nutrition Capsules

Not Safe for Pregnancy 

Not Safe for Breastfeeding

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NOTE: When using Teas, Capsules, Tinctures and Micro-Nutrition to help with your ailment ~ please remember this is a marathon ~ we recommend an investment of time of at least 6 months to see positive change. Any gender specific blends are based on gender assigned at birth.

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