Karan Joshi Karan Joshi Asked 6 months ago

Does liver produce rbc?

During a biology class, we discussed blood cell production. I know RBCs are made in bone marrow. But does the liver also play a role or produce RBCs at any stage of life?

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Anil Deshmukh Anil Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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As adults, our bones do the hard work of making red blood cells while the liver just sits back and filters things. It only makes RBCs when we are babies inside the womb. At my age, I just wish my body produced more energy instead!

Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

The liver doesn't produce RBCs in adults; that is done by the bone marrow. However, keeping your liver healthy is crucial because it stores iron, which is needed to make hemoglobin. I always balance my diet with green veggies to keep my sugar and iron levels stable.

Rohan Sen Rohan Sen Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

To answer simply, the liver only produces RBCs during fetal development. Once we are born, the bone marrow takes over this function. If you are struggling with low RBC count or anemia, it's best to consult a hematologist rather than guessing.

Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

From what I know while managing my PCOS, the liver doesn't make RBCs in adults, but it does store essential vitamins and iron that help make them. I always suggest getting a complete blood count done and showing it to your gynecologist or physician.

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Usha Devi Usha Devi Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Eating beetroot and pomegranate helps improve your blood count, but the actual red blood cells are made by the bone marrow, not the liver. If your blood levels are very low, please don't rely only on home foods and see a doctor for iron supplements.

Saraswathi Rao Saraswathi Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The liver does not make red blood cells in adults, as that is done by the bone marrow. Please take care of your health, eat nutritious meals, and consult your doctor if you feel weak or fatigued.

Deepak Joshi Deepak Joshi Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

I recently had severe anemia and liver issues together, and my doctor explained that while the liver filters old blood cells, the bone marrow is what actually produces new RBCs. Getting my diet on track and taking prescribed iron pills fixed my counts in two months.

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